Assess And Plan Dog Grooming Work - SQA
LANAnC47- SQA Unit Code HA85 04Assess and plan dog grooming workOverviewThis standard covers assessing and planning dog grooming work. You willneed to consider the head shape and type of coat, the requirements of theclient, the methods to be used to achieve the desired result as well the toolsand techniques that should be used when carrying out the work.It is your responsibility to monitor the health and safety of yourself, the dog andothers in the area.You will need to be aware of your own limitations and ensure that you meet thelegal responsibilities for your duty of care under animal health and welfarelegislation.This standard is for those who are responsible for the assessment and planningof dog grooming work.LANAnC47 Assess and plan dog grooming work1
LANAnC47- SQA Unit Code HA85 04Assess and plan dog grooming workPerformancecriteriaYou must be able to:P1maintain your own professional conduct and ethics and work within thelimits of your own authority, expertise, training, competence andexperienceP2comply with relevant animal health and welfare and other animal-relatedlegislation and codes of practice at all timesP3carry out all work in accordance with relevant environmental and healthand safety legislation, risk assessment requirements, codes of practiceand company policiesP4select and implement appropriate hygiene and bio-security measuresand ensure they are maintainedP5ensure that work area is safe, secure and cleanP6assess how the welfare needs of the dog may be provided while underyour duty of careP7observe and recognise the behaviour of the dog and record asappropriateP8handle the dog in a manner that promotes confidence and co-operationand maintains the health and safety of all throughoutP9assess the appearance of the dog including coat type, head, body andleg shapeP10 assess the condition of its coat and skinP11 carry out a health check of the dog and report any issues to the client,including advice to seek veterinary attention if requiredP12 discuss and agree the requirements for the work with the client includingtimescale and costP13 plan the work requiredP14 keep accurate and up-to-date records as required by relevant legislationand the organisationLANAnC47 Assess and plan dog grooming work2
LANAnC47- SQA Unit Code HA85 04Assess and plan dog grooming workKnowledge andunderstandingYou need to know andunderstand:K1your professional responsibilities as a dog groomer and the limits of yourown authority, expertise, training, competence and experienceK2the importance of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) tomaintain professional competenceK3your responsibilities under relevant animal health and welfare and otheranimal-related legislation and codes of practiceK4your responsibilities under relevant environmental and health and safetylegislation, codes of practice and company policiesK5the importance of implementing appropriate hygiene and bio-securitymeasures when carrying out dog groomingK6why it is important to observe and assess the body language of the dogand the signs to look out forK7the importance of communicating with others and where to seek adviceand guidanceK8the Kennel Club UK types and their characteristicsK9how to approach, handle and restrain dogs in a manner that promotestheir confidence and co-operation and maintains safetyK10 how to assess the appearance of the dog including coat type, head,body and leg shapeK11 how to assess the condition of a dog's coat and skin and how torecognise common problemsK12 how to carry out and record a health check of a dogK13 basic dog anatomy and physiology to be able to carry out a health checkK14 the requirements of the Veterinary Surgeons Act (1966) in relation toinforming clients of possible abnormalities and conditions (notdiagnosing) and the importance of referring clients to a veterinarysurgeonK15 how to plan and agree the work to be done with the client, includingtimescale and cost, and the importance of obtaining informed consentK16 why clipping off and rough trimming are sometimes necessary and whythe age, condition and temperament of the dog may influence thedecisionK17 the importance of removing excess hair for the dog’s hygieneK18 appropriate trimming methodsK19 the steps that should be taken in the event of accidentally cutting the dogLANAnC47 Assess and plan dog grooming work3
LANAnC47- SQA Unit Code HA85 04Assess and plan dog grooming workor yourselfK20 the resources required to carry out the work including tools, equipment,materials, accommodation and suitable expertiseK21 how to check, clean and sterilise equipment and the corect methods ofstorageK22 appropriate records to be kept, the importance of confidentiality and therequirements of the Data Protection Act (1998)LANAnC47 Assess and plan dog grooming work4
LANAnC47- SQA Unit Code HA85 04Assess and plan dog grooming workCoat types:Scope/range1wool2wire3silk4double – long and short5smoothHead shapes:6round head7head with short split eyebrows8head with long split eyebrows9head with centre fall eyebrows10clean head11clean faceTrimming methods:12scissored body coat13hand-stripped basic body coat14hand-stripped advanced body coat15hand-stripped gun dog coat16clipped body coat17scissiored leg and foot shapes18scissored/clipped or combination tail19blendingPlan the work in accordance with:20client request21breed of dog22its appearance and condition23trimming method24resources25accommodation for the dog, prior to, during and post groomingHealth check:LANAnC47 Assess and plan dog grooming work5
LANAnC47- SQA Unit Code HA85 04Assess and plan dog grooming work26feet, nails and pads27ear condition28mouth, teeth and gums29skin and coat30internal and external parasites31eyes32genital and mammory area33anal glands34weight and condition scoreLANAnC47 Assess and plan dog grooming work6
LANAnC47- SQA Unit Code HA85 04Assess and plan dog grooming workGlossaryVeterinary Surgeons Act (1966):It is illegal under the Veterinary Surgeons Act (1966) for non-veterinarysurgeons to practise veterinary surgery.The Act defines Veterinary Surgery as: the diagnosis of diseases in, and injuries to, animals including testsperformed on animals for diagnostic purposes;the giving of advice based upon such diagnosis;the medical or surgical treatment of animals; andthe performance of surgical operations on animals.Current animal welfare legislation: England and Wales, Animal Welfare Act 2006Scotland, Animal Health and Welfare Act 2006Northern Ireland, Welfare of Animals Act (Northern Ireland) 2011LANAnC47 Assess and plan dog grooming work7
LANAnC47- SQA Unit Code HA85 04Assess and plan dog grooming workDeveloped byLantraVersion number2Date ApprovedJanuary 2014Indicative reviewdateJanuary sationLantraOriginal URNLANAC16Relevantoccupationsdog groomingSuiteAnimal Care and WelfareKeywordsdog; groom; coat; styleLANAnC47 Assess and plan dog grooming work8
26 feet, nails and pads 27 ear condition 28 mouth, teeth and gums 29 skin and coat 30 internal and external parasites 31 eyes 32 genital and mammory area 33 anal glands 34 weight and condition score. LANAnC47- SQA Unit Code HA85 04 Assess and plan dog grooming work LANAnC
Unit 301 Health and safety, legislation and codes of practice for the dog grooming industry 21 Unit 302 Styling and finishing a dog 29 Unit 303 Health checking and handling a dog in a dog grooming environment 35 Unit 304 Customer service and record keeping in a dog grooming environment 45 Appendix 1 Sources of general information 52
There have been many books written on Dog Grooming, some as training manuals, others on starting up your own business, but few give much information on 'Grooming from Home'. I have been dog grooming for over 30 years, at home, kennels, with a vet, mobile & a shop, but for me grooming from home was the most rewarding,
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Dog chases tail repeatedly (more than 3 times consecutively) for reasons other than discomfort or grooming. Dog walks around in small circle repeatedly (more than 3 times consecutively). Dog repeatedly (more than 3 times consecutively) displays the play bow posture (i.e. dog lays front paws on ground as if to initiate play) Dog chews its own .
Not all blade sizes . Once the dog is secured to the grooming table you will want to brush the dog. It is critical to brush the dog first because you will want to get all the hair aligned to create a uniform cut. Brushing
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