Dog Grooming Training Session

Dog Grooming Training Session

Learning Objectives

• Perform two health checks on a dog
• Be familiar with various tools, equipment and their maintenance
• Handle, bathe, dry and brush dogs of different sizes
• Perform grooming tasks including cutting nails, plucking ears, and maintaining hygiene

What do you already know about dog grooming?

Dog Arrival and Initial Health Check

• Demonstrate how to welcome a dog and gain its trust
• Explain the importance of an initial health check
• Introduce the dematting form

Bathing Process and Wet Room Management

• Describe the steps involved in the bathing process
• Explain the purpose of the wet room
• Discuss the use of appropriate shampoo and conditioner

Drying Process

• Demonstrate how to use a finishing dryer
• Explain the importance of thorough drying
• Discuss different drying techniques for various coat types

Group Discussion on Tools, Equipment and Maintenance

• Engage in a group discussion about grooming tools and equipment
• Discuss the proper maintenance of tools
• Share tips and techniques for using different tools

Health Check Completion and Grooming

• Teach how to complete a health check form
• Demonstrate grooming tasks like nail cutting and ear plucking
• Emphasize the significance of maintaining hygiene during grooming

Cleaning Routine and End of Day Journals

• Explain the importance of maintaining cleanliness in the grooming area
• Discuss the cleaning routine and responsibilities
• Emphasize the significance of maintaining end of day journals

Definitions

• Dematting form: A document used in grooming to record the condition of the dog's coat
• Health Check: A routine examination of a dog's overall health, including coat condition, nails, ears, etc.
• Grooming Tools: Equipment used for grooming dogs, such as brushes, scissors, combs, etc.
• Wash Room: The area where dogs are bathed during the grooming process
• Dry Room: The area where dogs are dried after bathing
• Finishing dryer: A tool used to dry and fluff up the dog's fur after bathing

Write down 3 things you learned in this lesson.

Have students enter three things they learned in this lesson. With this they can indicate their own learning efficiency of this lesson.

Write down 2 things you want to know more about.

Here, students enter two things they would like to know more about. This not only increases involvement, but also gives them more ownership.

Ask 1 question about something you haven't quite understood yet.

The students indicate here (in question form) with which part of the material they still have difficulty. For the teacher, this not only provides insight into the extent to which the students understand/master the material, but also a good starting point for the next lesson.