Welcome to our exciting
External Learning platform with Freshlearn

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Booking in & Handling Geriatric Dogs

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​With senior four legged clients there are other considerations and responsibilities on the groomer. The duty of care for the dog starts when we accept the booking. This course goes through some client and dog handling techniques and considerations.
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Setting Your Prices & Sticking to Them

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​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.