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On-Line courses available with IPDGA

Welcome to our exciting
External Learning platform with Thinkific

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Setting Your Prices & Sticking to Them

​We are grooming dogs everyday because it is our job, it is our career, it's our wage. How do you establish what you should charge for dog x or dog y? An invaluable course to give you the insight on how to structure your pricing and price your worth.
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Pet Salon Document Requirements

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Every business is required to have documentation in place when operating - learn the requirements including the new Covid-19 Response Plan
  • Each of the sections has an explanation about the Act it relates to and some information about the details required.
  • There is a Template Document for you to download. You can either download it in Word and fill in the blanks or print it off as is and fill in with pen.
  • When you have them filled and printed off keep them in either a ring binder with punched pockets or a document folder to prevent them from water damage.
  • These documents are a requirement to have once you are running a business, even if a sole trader. It is the boring stuff of being a dog groomer. These should be reviewed every year , changed if required or if everything else remains the same reprint and put the reviewed date on.

Positive Mental Empowerment for Groomers

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  • ​Are there days or weeks you feel like screaming?
  • It's a great job - they say, cuddling dogs all day, I'd love that job!!!
  • We know better there are many stresses
  • This course covers a lot of common anxieties and helps you plan for a brighter future
At the end we have a small assignment for you that you can upload for feedback. This is more an exercise for yourself to make a plan to start you on the road to a more positive frame of mind, a more positive business attitude and a more confident you.
A printable certificate will be issued on successful completion 

Pet Salon Pathogen Control featuring Covid-19

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Upon completion of this course, you will be able to;
  • Understand the definitions of bio hazards and pathogens.
  • Identify the differences between cleaning and disinfecting
  • The disinfection of different tool types
  • List the steps to complete proper cleaning and disinfection of work areas.
  • Define the term "Contact Time"
  • Define correct "Dilution Ratio"
  • Complying with COSHH
  • List the reasons why routine pathogen control is important.
  • Plan how to deal with Covid-19 in your workplace
There is a final quiz which must be passed. 80% is the pass mark. A printable certificate will be issued.

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  • Home
    • Public Information
    • Shop
    • Links
  • About
    • Spirit of Mary Toland
    • FAQ's
  • Groomers
  • Online Courses
    • On-Line Course Discount Code
  • CPD Scheme for members
  • Championships
    • Madra Mania 2019 >
      • Madra Mania Set-up 2019
    • Winning Mary's Trophy by Angela
    • FAQ's About our competition
    • Gallery Archive >
      • 2002 Championship Weekend
      • 2003 Championship Weekend
      • 2004 Championship Weekend >
        • 2004 Saturdays Events
        • 2004 Sundays Events
      • 2008 Championship Weekend >
        • 2008 Saturdays Events
        • 2008 Sunday Events
        • 2008 Oster Career Start
      • 2009 General Pictures >
        • 2009 Creative Styling
      • 2011 Championship Weekend >
        • 2011 New To Grooming Class
      • 2012 Championship Weekend >
        • 2012 Creative Styling Class
      • 2013 Championship weekend
      • 2014 Championship Weekend
      • 2015 Championship Weekend >
        • 2015 Photos thanks to Cecilia
        • 2015 Anki Pictures
      • 2016 Championships >
        • Saturday Presentations
        • Sunday Presentations
        • 20th Anniversary Dinner
        • Roisin Sketch Artist
      • 2017 Championships >
        • 2017 Prize Winners
      • 2018 Championships >
        • Madra Mania 2018 by AJ
        • Saturday Presentations
        • Sunday Presentations
  • Members Hub
    • Join IPDGA
    • Member Login
    • E-Blog & News - Members
    • Using the Members Hub area
    • Renew / adjust membership
    • Member manage profile login
    • Members Facebook Group
    • Mullinahone Co-Op Discount Code
    • Christies Direct Discount Code
    • PetLinx Software Package
    • Download IPDGA logo's
    • Sign Out Page