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Course Duration

8 hours

Type of course

Short Courses

Campus where course is offered

ITE College Central

Eager to strengthen your relationship with your four-legged friend? Enrol in our theory-based course to understand dog body language, mastering basic grooming skills, and fostering a deep connection with your faithful companion. Explore proven methods rooted in science to manage your dog's behaviour in challenging grooming scenarios with empathy and confidence. Begin your path towards becoming a knowledgeable and compassionate dog owner today!

*Please note that this course is theory-based and pets are not allowed in the institution compounds.

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What you'll learn

  • Get introduced to the basics of grooming a dog.
  • Learn about the body language of dogs.
  • Understand signals of fear, anxiety, and stress in dogs during grooming.
  • Learn about conditioning, desensitisation and counter-conditioning methods.
  • Discover how to safely shave a dog's fur for cleanliness.
  • Learn how to clip and file a dog's nails, clean their ears, brush their teeth and express their anal glands.

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