{"id":11252,"date":"2020-05-22T07:00:40","date_gmt":"2020-05-22T11:00:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.doggroomingcourse.com\/?p=11252"},"modified":"2020-05-22T07:00:40","modified_gmt":"2020-05-22T11:00:40","slug":"why-first-aid-training-is-essential-in-dog-grooming-courses","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.qcpetstudies.com\/blog\/2020\/05\/why-first-aid-training-is-essential-in-dog-grooming-courses","title":{"rendered":"Why First Aid Training is Essential in Dog Grooming Courses"},"content":{"rendered":"[vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column_text]<em>QC Pet Studies graduate, Casey Bechard, works as a full-time dog groomer and shop manager at\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.offleashgrooming.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Off The Leash Pet Grooming<\/a>\u00a0in Regina, Canada. Today, she discusses the importance of First Aid training for groomers, and how it\u2019s helped her as a grooming salon manager!<\/em>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column_text]When it comes to <a href=\"\/2020\/03\/maximize-your-time-at-home-by-getting-your-dog-grooming-certification\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">grooming dogs<\/a>, there is so much more you need to know then simply bathing, brushing, clipping, etc. It\u2019s just as important that you properly understand the dog\u2019s health, and that you know how to spot the signs that indicate they might be at risk.<\/p>\n<p>There are a lot of things that could go wrong, especially when grooming certain types of dogs. Please know, I\u2019m not writing this to scare anyone! Rather, the point I wish to make is that it\u2019s <em>always<\/em> beneficial to have First Aid training as a certified groomer.<\/p>\n<p>The single best way to acquire this knowledge is through your dog grooming courses! As a graduate of QC\u2019s <a href=\"\/online-courses\/first-aid-for-groomers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">First Aid for Groomers Course<\/a>, I\u2019m going to share a little bit about what you\u2019ll learn in this program. I\u2019ll also touch on some of the things I took away from it, and have since applied in real-world situations, as part of my daily job in a grooming salon.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; 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custom_height=&#8221;30&#8243;][vc_column_text]As some of you may know, when you sign up for the QC\u2019s <a href=\"\/online-courses\/dog-grooming\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Dog Grooming Course<\/a>, you\u2019re also provided with the First Aid for Groomers Course at no charge! Now, you\u2019re probably thinking: <em>how am I supposed to learn First Aid on a dog through an ONLINE course? <\/em><\/p>\n<p>I mean, yeah, I thought the same thing. This is an understandable question to have. But the videos and course texts you receive demonstrate the theories, techniques, and practices in an incredibly thorough way. So long as you pay proper attention to your studies, there is no doubt that you will learn everything you need to know!<\/p>\n<p>Above all else, what I took away from my First Aid training was that there are many things that can potentially go wrong. This is particularly the case when grooming certain dogs. However, the majority of these risks can be avoided, if you know how to read <a href=\"\/2020\/05\/5-ways-pet-grooming-school-teaches-you-to-understand-dog-behavior\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">the dog\u2019s behavior<\/a> and body language.<\/p>\n<p>If a dog is in distress of any kind, he\u2019ll exhibit signs that indicate this. Trust me, once you know what to look out for, it won\u2019t be hard to detect when something bad might be about to happen. This way, you can react accordingly and minimize the chance for there to be negative consequences.<\/p>\n<p>For example: if a dog were to about to experience a seizure, and you had NO idea it was about to happen, the situation could easily become life-or-death for that dog. On the other hand, if you\u2019ve taken dog grooming courses and First Aid training, you\u2019ll be able to anticipate the situation and handle it in a way that keeps your furry client safe![\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][image_with_animation image_url=&#8221;11258&#8243; alignment=&#8221;&#8221; animation=&#8221;None&#8221; border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; box_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; max_width=&#8221;100%&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column_text]In the 2 years that I\u2019ve been <a href=\"\/2020\/03\/how-to-be-a-dog-grooming-salon-manager\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">grooming professionally<\/a>, I have only ever seen 1 dog seize on the table. In that case, it took place when we were using the high velocity dryer. A lot of dogs will undergo high stress when this dryer is being used \u2013 so this is one step in the grooming process that you should be on HIGH alert for.<\/p>\n<p>In my experience, I\u2019ve also noticed that another potentially <a href=\"\/2020\/03\/how-to-prevent-these-5-dog-health-hazards-at-your-dog-grooming-business\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">dangerous factor<\/a> to be mindful about is accidentally cutting or scratching the dog with your tools. Similarly, you need to pay attention and make sure they don\u2019t become overheated and\/or dehydrated.<\/p>\n<p>Your First Aid training (and dog grooming courses in general) will guide you through proper grooming techniques and etiquette. This way, you\u2019ll lower your chances of accidentally injuring the dog, and will know what body language to look out for in the event that they experience distress.<\/p>\n<p>Remember: once your client\u2019s dog is in your care, everything that happens to him is YOUR responsibility! Knowing First Aid can really help in difficult situations.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column_text]\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Applying_Your_Training_to_a_Real-World_Environment\"><\/span>Applying Your Training to a Real-World Environment<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;30&#8243;][vc_column_text]Whenever a dog first comes to see me, I will inspect him and gather as much information as I can. My goal is to figure out:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>What his \u2018normal\u2019 disposition\/behavior is<\/li>\n<li>If he is in good health and in good condition<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>You\u2019ll also need to know if he has any underlying conditions, health problems, or injuries. The best way to obtain this information is by asking the owner directly, before the appointment begins. If something happens to occur while grooming the dog, and he incurs an injury of any kind that wasn\u2019t there before (e.g. a nick, a rash, etc.), ensure to let the owner know as soon as they arrive to pick up their pup.<\/p>\n<p>If you come across anything worrisome or potentially problematic, let them know of this, too. Even if it\u2019s not that big of a deal presently, it could be something that grows worse if left unattended.<\/p>\n<p>At the end of the day, every single client wants to make sure that their dog is in good hands. Being thorough, mindful, and honest is a guaranteed way to let them know they are![\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][image_with_animation image_url=&#8221;11259&#8243; alignment=&#8221;&#8221; animation=&#8221;None&#8221; border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; box_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; max_width=&#8221;100%&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column_text]A lot of times, people go into dog grooming not really knowing <a href=\"\/2019\/07\/things-you-dont-expect-to-learn-at-an-online-dog-grooming-school\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">what to actually expect<\/a>. Your dog grooming courses and First Aid training will help prepare you. They\u2019ll help you come to find that some dogs have bad skin and fur; others have infected ears or mouths. Every dog is different \u2013 I can\u2019t stress this enough!<\/p>\n<p>You will always use what you learn in a First Aid Course, even if you don\u2019t know it. I\u2019m always checking the dog\u2019s gums to make sure they\u2019re breathing well, or giving them water if they\u2019re panting. If a dog seems super stressed out, I\u2019ll pause the groom and give him a break. After a while, these little habits will become as second-nature to you as breathing.<\/p>\n<p>We all want what\u2019s best for the dogs we are handling! Not to mention that if this is truly <a href=\"\/2016\/07\/meant-to-be-a-dog-groomer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">your passion<\/a>, you\u2019ll forever be wanting to learn more when it comes to dog grooming \u2013 and even just dogs in general!<\/p>\n<p>Personally, I love learning about dogs that have skin issues. I don\u2019t know why this fascinates me, but if I see a dog with itchy or flaky skin, I always become overwhelmed with the desire to treat it with a good bath and moisturizing shampoo.<\/p>\n<p>The fact that I can rely on the information I gathered from my dog grooming courses and First Aid training, and apply it to my career on a regular basis, is incredibly rewarding to me![\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column_text]\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Other_Valuable_Information_Youll_Learn\"><\/span>Other Valuable Information You\u2019ll Learn<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;30&#8243;][vc_column_text]Another critical thing you\u2019ll learn in your First Aid training is how to make an emergency plan. You\u2019ll learn to gather and utilize important <a href=\"\/2018\/02\/network-attending-animal-grooming-school-online\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">network<\/a> contacts. Vets and animal poison control are two resources you absolutely MUST have on-hand at all times. Make sure you have this information in a safe spot, where everyone working there can access it with ease.[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;30&#8243;][image_with_animation image_url=&#8221;11260&#8243; alignment=&#8221;&#8221; animation=&#8221;None&#8221; border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; box_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; max_width=&#8221;100%&#8221;][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;30&#8243;][vc_column_text]You\u2019ll also become an expert at checking a dog\u2019s vitals. This includes:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Checking to see if the gums are healthy<\/li>\n<li>Making sure his capillary refills are normal<\/li>\n<li>Keeping track of his respiratory rate<\/li>\n<li>Ensuring he has a healthy pulse<\/li>\n<li>Noting the size\/state of his pupils<\/li>\n<li>And much more!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>These are all fantastic things to know! In an industry such as this one, it\u2019s the little things \u2013 and the smallest efforts you make \u2013 that go a long way and leave <a href=\"\/2018\/08\/your-career-as-a-dog-groomer-getting-loyal-long-term-clients\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">a lasting impression<\/a> on your clients.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s definitely worth it to learn about the health of dogs, and get the most out of your dog grooming courses. I hope that you <em>continue<\/em> learning things as time goes on, and never fail to be amazed at the new information always around every corner. 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