Dog Grooming Midland Energy Training & Assessment Centre METAC

Course Content:

  • Responsible dog ownership, Why groom your dog regularly?
  • What happens if you don’t groom your dog regularly?
  • Introduction to essential grooming equipment
  • The right time to start grooming, Suggested grooming regime for different breeds
  • Safe animal handling techniques, Understanding animal behaviour
  • Skin conditions and how we contribute, Proper diet…grooming from the inside out
  • Parasite prevention and treatment, Basic first aid
  • Coat types, Coat care for different breeds, Coat preparation, Matt removal, Shedding seasons, Different methods of grooming
  • Eye care, Ear care – flushing, cleaning, plucking, treating infections, Nail care – clip, file, treating bleeding/cracked nails, Paw and pad care, Anal gland function, warning signs and care
  • Bathing technique, Coat specific shampoos and conditioners, Drying techniques, Basic clipper techniques

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Course Content:

  • Responsible dog ownership, Why groom your dog regularly?
  • What happens if you don’t groom your dog regularly?
  • Introduction to essential grooming equipment
  • The right time to start grooming, Suggested grooming regime for different breeds
  • Safe animal handling techniques, Understanding animal behaviour
  • Skin conditions and how we contribute, Proper diet…grooming from the inside out
  • Parasite prevention and treatment, Basic first aid
  • Coat types, Coat care for different breeds, Coat preparation, Matt removal, Shedding seasons, Different methods of grooming
  • Eye care, Ear care – flushing, cleaning, plucking, treating infections, Nail care – clip, file, treating bleeding/cracked nails, Paw and pad care, Anal gland function, warning signs and care
  • Bathing technique, Coat specific shampoos and conditioners, Drying techniques, Basic clipper techniques
Updated on 23 May, 2018

About Midland Energy Training & Assessment Centre METAC

METAC Training is the largest energy training and assessment centre in Ireland and the UK  and trains approximately 2,700 people annually. Their realistic training facilities equip people with practical skills for the modern workforce that are nationally recognised by FAS/SOLAS, FETAC/QQI, City & Guilds, UKAS, Bord Gais and OFTEC, amongst others. All cTheirses They run are independently certified and verified by external agencies.

In September 2010, They invested and installed a 16 metre 6KW wind turbine and accompanying Photovoltaic systems at Their centre which was supported and grant aided by Laois Partnership Ltd. making us the first and only training centre to do so. This facility now allows us to expand Their renewable energy training to incorporate wind training.

On completion of Their cTheirses all participants are equipped with practical skills that are nationally recognised by FAS/SOLAS, Bord Gais, City & Guilds and OFTEC.

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