{"id":11535,"date":"2020-08-07T10:19:15","date_gmt":"2020-08-07T14:19:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.doggroomingcourse.com\/?p=11535"},"modified":"2020-08-07T10:19:15","modified_gmt":"2020-08-07T14:19:15","slug":"how-to-fail-your-dog-grooming-class-in-5-easy-steps","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.qcpetstudies.com\/blog\/2020\/08\/how-to-fail-your-dog-grooming-class-in-5-easy-steps","title":{"rendered":"How to Fail Your Dog Grooming Class in 5 Easy Steps!"},"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]They say that if done through a reputable school, online education is just as informative and valuable as its brick-and-mortar alternative. It stands to reason, then, that your <a href=\"\/2020\/03\/maximize-your-time-at-home-by-getting-your-dog-grooming-certification\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">online dog grooming class<\/a> should be just as challenging, insightful, and rewarding as an in-person dog grooming class. Right?<\/p>\n<p>Yes! The right school will provide you with <a href=\"\/2018\/11\/busting-myths-about-online-dog-grooming-school\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">the same high-quality training<\/a>, regardless of whether it\u2019s online or in a physical classroom. The key factor is what YOU\u2019RE willing to put into your education.<\/p>\n<p>Now it\u2019s time to paws (<em>heh<\/em>) and be frank. For or those of you who are here to work hard, study, and truly learn, this isn\u2019t the article for you. Nah, today we\u2019re here to give a big shout out to everyone out there who thinks that since their dog grooming class is online, they can breeze through it with little to no effort.<\/p>\n<p>If that happens to be you, then welcome \u2013 you\u2019re going to <em>love <\/em>the tips we\u2019re about to reveal to you! Because although there are plenty of ways to completely bomb your online dog grooming class, these 5 are especially effective.[\/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;11541&#8243; 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bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column_text]\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_80 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qcpetstudies.com\/blog\/2020\/08\/how-to-fail-your-dog-grooming-class-in-5-easy-steps\/#5_Steps_to_Flunking_Majorly_Hard_in_Your_Online_Dog_Grooming_Class\" >5 Steps to Flunking (Majorly Hard) in Your Online Dog Grooming Class<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qcpetstudies.com\/blog\/2020\/08\/how-to-fail-your-dog-grooming-class-in-5-easy-steps\/#Step_1_Pick_an_online_dog_grooming_school_at_random\" >Step 1: Pick an online dog grooming school at random<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qcpetstudies.com\/blog\/2020\/08\/how-to-fail-your-dog-grooming-class-in-5-easy-steps\/#Step_2_Ignore_your_course_materials\" >Step 2: Ignore your course materials<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qcpetstudies.com\/blog\/2020\/08\/how-to-fail-your-dog-grooming-class-in-5-easy-steps\/#Step_3_Realize_that_all_dog_breeds_are_the_SAME\" >Step 3: Realize that all dog breeds are the SAME<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qcpetstudies.com\/blog\/2020\/08\/how-to-fail-your-dog-grooming-class-in-5-easy-steps\/#Step_4_Disregard_your_professional_grooming_tools_entirely\" >Step 4: Disregard your professional grooming tools entirely<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qcpetstudies.com\/blog\/2020\/08\/how-to-fail-your-dog-grooming-class-in-5-easy-steps\/#Step_5_Leave_everything_to_the_last_minute\" >Step 5: Leave everything to the last minute<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qcpetstudies.com\/blog\/2020\/08\/how-to-fail-your-dog-grooming-class-in-5-easy-steps\/#Okay_lets_drop_the_charade%E2%80%A6\" >Okay, let\u2019s drop the charade\u2026<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Steps_to_Flunking_Majorly_Hard_in_Your_Online_Dog_Grooming_Class\"><\/span><b>5 Steps to Flunking (Majorly Hard) in Your Online Dog Grooming Class<\/b><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]\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_1_Pick_an_online_dog_grooming_school_at_random\"><\/span>Step 1: Pick an online dog grooming school at random<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]Sure, doing thorough <a href=\"\/2018\/08\/how-to-compare-accredited-online-pet-grooming-schools\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">research into online academies<\/a> can help you determine which school is the best fit for you\u2026 But come on, who <em>actually <\/em>has time for that?<\/p>\n<p>Don\u2019t worry, we\u2019re sure every school out there is totally legit. Not ONE of them will be <a href=\"\/2020\/05\/beware-these-6-shady-signs-when-looking-into-an-online-dog-grooming-school\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">a scammer<\/a>, and they surely won\u2019t be after nothing but your money. In fact, why even get hands-on experience in the first place? Plenty of online dog grooming classes out there can tell you everything you need to know with nothing but multiple-choice quizzes!<\/p>\n<p>Those who try to tell you the importance of hands-on training are just spouting fake news! Feel free to simply practice what you <em>think <\/em>are the proper techniques over and over in your mind. You\u2019ll be totally fine once you actually try your skills on a living, breathing animal.[\/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=\"Step_2_Ignore_your_course_materials\"><\/span>Step 2: Ignore your course materials<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]All those extremely helpful <a href=\"\/online-courses\/dog-grooming\/course-outline\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">instructional videos<\/a> are just too tedious to have to watch in their entirety. Go ahead and skip through them, or just not watch them at all! Oh sure, they contain critical information that will help you build your skills and become a better dog groomer. But there\u2019s also that new series on Netflix that\u2019s calling your name, too.<\/p>\n<p>Priorities, am I right!?<\/p>\n<p>On the other hand, maybe you\u2019re not a very big reader. It\u2019s cool; you can learn everything you need to know by watching a few YouTube videos. The people there may not be reputable industry experts, but really, how hard can it be to give a dog a haircut?<\/p>\n<p>Also \u2013 and I cannot stress this enough \u2013 if you DO decide to try your hand at the practical assignments, do NOT take your time! Throw meticulousness and precision out the window, and race against the clock. The final results may be horrific and the dog\u2019s owner may be furious, but they should\u2019ve known the risks involved when they agreed to let you practice on their pooch. Honestly, you can\u2019t be held responsible for that!<\/p>\n<p>Point is: the sooner you can get the groom done, the sooner you can submit your assignment. The <em>real <\/em>end goal of your dog grooming class is to get that precious certification. It&#8217;s totally, 100%, in NO way about the valuable <a href=\"\/2020\/04\/how-to-complete-your-online-dog-grooming-classes-safely-from-home\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">educational experience and industry skills<\/a> you\u2019ll equip yourself with along the way.[\/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;11544&#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]\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_3_Realize_that_all_dog_breeds_are_the_SAME\"><\/span>Step 3: Realize that all dog breeds are the SAME<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]What\u2019s this nonsense I hear about <a href=\"\/online-courses\/dog-grooming\/every-dog-breed-dog-grooming-school\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">different dog breeds<\/a> having different coats, requiring different grooming techniques, etc.? So long as it barks, it\u2019s a <em>dog<\/em>. Their breed has absolutely no impact on how you should approach the grooming process.<\/p>\n<p>So, when your dog grooming class is trying to teach you about different breeds and why they matter, a really effective method I recommend is covering your eyes and shouting, \u201cLA LA LA LA LA,\u201d at the top of your lungs.[\/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=\"Step_4_Disregard_your_professional_grooming_tools_entirely\"><\/span>Step 4: Disregard your professional grooming tools entirely<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]If you happened to have lucked out, and the random online dog grooming class you enrolled in happens to come from <a href=\"\/about\/#BBB\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">a trustworthy school<\/a>, then you\u2019ve likely been provided with your very own set of high-quality <a href=\"\/2018\/05\/groomers-guide-whats-included-free-dog-grooming-kit\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">grooming tools<\/a>. Esteemed dog grooming schools will ensure to teach you all about these tools, and how to operate them properly, throughout your course curriculum.<\/p>\n<p>Don\u2019t be fooled, though \u2013 you don\u2019t actually need \u2018em. Even though it\u2019s <em>extremely <\/em>important that you do, there are also craftier, more practical alternatives.<\/p>\n<p>For example, you can find everything you need to groom a dog already within your own home. Those massive scissors you keep in the kitchen drawer? Yep, good enough to cut dog hair! Your personal nail clippers, shampoo, and toothpaste? Boom, you\u2019re good to go!<\/p>\n<p>Yeah, your instructor will probably give you a bad grade for doing this. But don\u2019t worry, they\u2019re just wrong.[\/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;11545&#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]\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_5_Leave_everything_to_the_last_minute\"><\/span>Step 5: Leave everything to the last minute<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]<a href=\"\/2018\/05\/5-scheduling-tips-for-attending-grooming-school-online\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Time management<\/a> is for nerds. You already have a love for dogs, and you already know how to hold a pair of clippers without stabbing yourself in the eye, so what\u2019s the point in devoting any more of your time to <em>actually <\/em>studying \u2013 let alone at a proper pace?<\/p>\n<p>The best online dog grooming classes will be taught by schools who understand the need for flexibility and self-paced learning. <a href=\"\/2018\/04\/qcs-online-dog-grooming-academy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">QC Pet Studies<\/a>, for example, gives you a full 2 YEARS to complete your program, starting on the date when you enroll. During that time, though, there are no deadlines for any of your assignments, quizzes, or units.<\/p>\n<p>You know what this means, right? A FREE PASS to do literally nothing until those 2 years are nearly up! Seriously, how sweet of a gig is that? You\u2019d <em>never <\/em>be able to get away with that in a physical classroom! Plus, since online tutors probably don\u2019t take their job as seriously as brick-and-mortar instructors, they\u2019ll never be able to tell you difference!<\/p>\n<p>Trust me, it\u2019s cool. For real. Just leave everything until about a week before the final deadline, and then just cram super hard for a few days. With luck on your side, you\u2019ll still be able to get a (barely) passable grade and graduate anyways!<\/p>\n<p>Even if you start your career with little to no useful skills, you\u2019ll easily be able to hide it from your future clients. 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