Bathe & Prepare (Short Workshop)
Four focused days of bathing, drying and prep. No accreditation required. This hands-on intro course gives you a sound understanding of preparing a dog for grooming: bathing and drying different coat types, ear cleaning, nail clipping, product selection for skin and coat types, and safe handling throughout. On completion you receive a Certificate of Achievement from The Dog Grooming Store.
Please note: this is not an accredited course. If you want a nationally recognised outcome, see the accredited Bathe & Prepare Dogs for Grooming course instead.
Subjects covered
- How to bath and dry different coat types
- Selecting the correct tools
- Learning about products
- Hygiene preparation (ears and nails)
- Safe handling
Course delivery
Delivered over 4 days of hands-on training in our salon at The Dog Grooming Store in Jandakot, bathing and drying real dogs across a range of coat types.
Who it's for
New salon assistants, daycare staff, and keen owners who want to master the wash-bay fundamentals quickly. Beginner friendly, no prerequisites.
Fees and enrolment
| Practical training with The Dog Grooming Store | $1,650 |
- Practical training runs for 4 days. Intake dates are set around our Certificate III classes, so register your interest and we'll let you know the next start date.
- Small classes of no more than 3 students, so you get plenty of time on the table with your trainer.
- Places are first come, first served. A $500 deposit secures your place, and courses must be paid in full 2 weeks before they start.
- Deposits are non-refundable within 4 weeks of your course start date.
- Payment is by bank transfer only. Register your interest and we'll send you the details.
- Special student pricing on our Groomer Starter Kits is coming soon.
Our prices include GST.