{"id":6460,"date":"2018-01-10T07:00:47","date_gmt":"2018-01-10T12:00:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.doggroomingcourse.com\/?p=6460"},"modified":"2018-01-10T07:00:47","modified_gmt":"2018-01-10T12:00:47","slug":"youve-decided-get-dog-grooming-certification-online-now","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.qcpetstudies.com\/blog\/2018\/01\/youve-decided-get-dog-grooming-certification-online-now","title":{"rendered":"So You\u2019ve Decided to Get Your Dog Grooming Certification Online. Now What?"},"content":{"rendered":"[vc_row type=&#8221;full_width_content&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; top_padding=&#8221;2%&#8221; bottom_padding=&#8221;2%&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243;][vc_column enable_animation=&#8221;true&#8221; animation=&#8221;fade-in&#8221; 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; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; delay=&#8221;250&#8243;][vc_column_text]If you\u2019ve recently made the choice to enroll in a dog grooming course online, congratulations! You\u2019re embarking on an exciting and challenging journey. And by choosing the flexibility of an online school, you\u2019ve ensured that the rest of your priorities stay intact. So now that you\u2019ve chosen your direction, what should you do next?<\/p>\n<p>Don\u2019t feel overwhelmed \u2013 keep reading and find out the next steps you should take in your training as a dog groomer!<\/p>\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\/2018\/01\/youve-decided-get-dog-grooming-certification-online-now\/#Find_ways_of_organizing_your_time\" >Find ways of organizing your time<\/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\/2018\/01\/youve-decided-get-dog-grooming-certification-online-now\/#Know_what_to_expect\" >Know what to expect<\/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\/2018\/01\/youve-decided-get-dog-grooming-certification-online-now\/#Dont_be_afraid_to_ask_for_help\" >Don\u2019t be afraid to ask for help<\/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\/2018\/01\/youve-decided-get-dog-grooming-certification-online-now\/#Get_excited\" >Get excited!<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Find_ways_of_organizing_your_time\"><\/span>Find ways of organizing your time<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>We can bet that when you were researching dog grooming courses, one of the most attractive features of online learning was the flexibility they offer. Who doesn\u2019t want to work at their own pace while learning new skills, and keeping their full-time job and family priorities? Online dog grooming courses are an excellent choice for busy individuals who otherwise wouldn\u2019t have the time to travel to a brick-and-mortar school to attend weekly lectures.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;full_width_content&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; top_padding=&#8221;2%&#8221; bottom_padding=&#8221;2%&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243;][vc_column enable_animation=&#8221;true&#8221; animation=&#8221;fade-in&#8221; 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; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; delay=&#8221;250&#8243;][image_with_animation image_url=&#8221;6461&#8243; alignment=&#8221;&#8221; animation=&#8221;Fade In&#8221; box_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; max_width=&#8221;100%&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;full_width_content&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; top_padding=&#8221;2%&#8221; bottom_padding=&#8221;2%&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243;][vc_column enable_animation=&#8221;true&#8221; animation=&#8221;fade-in&#8221; 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; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; delay=&#8221;250&#8243;][vc_column_text]That being said, however, online dog grooming courses are a whole other beast (no pun intended). You\u2019ll need to be extremely self-motivated and manage your time well to ensure your assignments are completed, and you have time left over to practice. Ahead of starting any assignments or lessons, we recommend creating your own weekly schedule\u2013 only you know the amount of time you can realistically devote to your studies. Be brutally honest with yourself during this exercise and take into account your work ethic and energy level. Set aside a few hours per week to\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.doggroomingcourse.com\/2017\/07\/finding-dogs-online-grooming-assignments\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">practice on dogs<\/a>, and then allocate additional time to complete assignments and review your tutor\u2019s feedback. It\u2019s not a bad thing to set aside more time than necessary\u2013 you may find that your course work is complete earlier than you expected, rather than the other way around!<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Know_what_to_expect\"><\/span>Know what to expect<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Choosing an online dog grooming course is a big step, but we highly recommend knowing what you\u2019re getting into before diving in. Just because there are no formal deadlines or in-person classes doesn\u2019t mean that you can forget about your assignments and practicing. In reality, it should be quite the opposite! As mentioned above, you\u2019ll need to carve out time each week as part of your commitment to the course. Plus, in order to set yourself apart from your fellow students, you\u2019ll need to go above and beyond, which often requires some extra time.<\/p>\n<p>Because you\u2019re enrolling in an online course, your materials will be mailed to you (these can include course texts, assignment booklets, and a starter grooming kit with the tools you need). While you wait for this package to arrive, take advantage of your online student center, specifically the student forums! Many schools will grant you access to this system once you enroll, so you can get started right away even without your physical course materials. In the online forums, you\u2019ll be able to connect with other students and share your approach to assignments, personal insights, as well as experiences. Also, prepare yourself to spend a good chunk of time practicing and completing assignments, even the optional ones! While these assignments won\u2019t be graded, they are an excellent opportunity to sharpen your skills, and will show your tutor that you\u2019re serious about the course, and dog grooming as a career.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;full_width_content&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; top_padding=&#8221;2%&#8221; bottom_padding=&#8221;2%&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243;][vc_column enable_animation=&#8221;true&#8221; animation=&#8221;fade-in&#8221; 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; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; delay=&#8221;250&#8243;][image_with_animation image_url=&#8221;6462&#8243; alignment=&#8221;&#8221; animation=&#8221;Fade In&#8221; box_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; max_width=&#8221;100%&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;full_width_content&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; top_padding=&#8221;2%&#8221; bottom_padding=&#8221;2%&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243;][vc_column enable_animation=&#8221;true&#8221; animation=&#8221;fade-in&#8221; 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; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; delay=&#8221;250&#8243;][vc_column_text]<strong>Pro Tip:<\/strong> As with any new endeavour you pursue, try to prepare yourself ahead of time. Read through your school\u2019s website and the course units. Start by logging into your student center as soon as you can, and dive in head first! This is an exciting time, and you need to make sure you have everything you need in order to succeed, including accurate expectations!<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dont_be_afraid_to_ask_for_help\"><\/span>Don\u2019t be afraid to ask for help<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>When searching for an online dog grooming course, one of the highest-ranking items on your list should be the availability of student support. What do we mean by student support? Well, we <strong>don\u2019t <\/strong>mean a generic email address that you can reach out to, and expect a response in a week\u2019s time (or longer). In fact, scrap any school that offers this subpar support to its students!<\/p>\n<p>When we refer to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.doggroomingcourse.com\/student-experience\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">student support<\/a>, we mean a team of professionals who are always available to answer questions through a variety of channels, be it email, a chat system, social media, or over the phone. If there\u2019s one thing you can be sure of, it\u2019s that you\u2019ll have questions throughout the duration of your dog grooming course. Perhaps you\u2019re not sure about which blade length you should use, or you need clarification on a certain technique. A good student support team will be happy to discuss your course materials with you, and answer specific questions about your assignments. The best online dog grooming schools will allow students, graduates, and potential students to reach out with questions at any time, and will ensure they receive prompt and helpful responses from student support. To succeed, you really need to feel like you have the right resources at your disposal, and the right support behind you. Get comfortable with asking for help when you need it, and know that the best dog grooming schools will be there for you!<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Get_excited\"><\/span>Get excited!<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>We saved this one for last, simply because at the end of the day, this is a wildly exciting time for an aspiring dog groomer. You\u2019ve made the decision to pursue online learning, and are ready to carve out the time needed to complete assignments and practice your skills, t to ultimately get the most out of your course. While there are a good number of details to consider before taking the leap into any new endeavour (especially training), you also need to see the bigger picture and enjoy the adventure for what it is![\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;full_width_content&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; bottom_padding=&#8221;2%&#8221; class=&#8221;2%&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243;][vc_column enable_animation=&#8221;true&#8221; animation=&#8221;fade-in&#8221; 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; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; delay=&#8221;250&#8243;][image_with_animation image_url=&#8221;6463&#8243; alignment=&#8221;&#8221; animation=&#8221;Fade In&#8221; box_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; max_width=&#8221;100%&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;full_width_content&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; top_padding=&#8221;2%&#8221; bottom_padding=&#8221;2%&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243;][vc_column enable_animation=&#8221;true&#8221; animation=&#8221;fade-in&#8221; 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; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; delay=&#8221;250&#8243;][vc_column_text]So, don\u2019t get discouraged if you receive constructive criticism from your tutors \u2013 it\u2019s meant to help and push you to become the best possible grooming professional you can be. Expect your tutors to be critical of your work, and then apply their notes to your next assignment. You can only improve! Be prepared to keep an open mind as much as you can, and know that your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.doggroomingcourse.com\/2017\/10\/5-ways-pet-grooming-courses-will-make-life-happier\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">dog grooming certification<\/a> is going to seriously impress employers and set you apart from your fellow groomers. It\u2019s going to be so worth it!<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">Do you know how to get an A in an online dog grooming course? <a href=\"https:\/\/www.doggroomingcourse.com\/2017\/08\/get-online-dog-grooming-class\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Find out<\/a>, and get ready to shine!<\/h3>\n[\/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;][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; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221;][recent_posts style=&#8221;default&#8221; category=&#8221;all&#8221; columns=&#8221;4&#8243; posts_per_page=&#8221;4&#8243;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Once you&#8217;ve made the decision to get your dog grooming certification online, it&#8217;s not always easy to know what&#8217;s next! 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