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Basic Cat Grooming - Positive Methods
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Unlock the secrets of understanding and caring for your cat! Gain knowledge and skills to interpret cat body language, perform basic grooming, and create a positive bond with your furry friend. Learn effective methods to manage your cat's behaviou...
Course duration: 8 hours
Unlock the secrets of understanding and caring for your cat! Gain knowledge and skills to interpret cat body language, perform basic grooming, and create a positive bond with your furry friend. Learn effective methods to manage your cat's behaviour in challenging grooming situations using science-based techniques. Join us on this journey to become a confident and responsible cat caregiver today!
* Please note that this course is theory-based and pets are not allowed onto the institution’s premises.
What you'll learn
Get introduced to the basics of grooming a cat
Learn about the body language of cats
Understand signals of fear, anxiety, and stress in cats during grooming
Learn about conditioning, desensitisation and counter-conditioning methods
Discover how to safely shave a cat's fur for cleanliness
Learn how to clip a cat's nails, clean their ears, and brush their teeth
Understand how to brush and dry a cat's fur correctly
Learn how to remove a cat's undercoat and remove mats from their fur
Entry requirements
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