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Safety in the Salon for Groomers


Course
Purchase for $149.99

Are you a groomer who wants to show your customers and community how important you consider their pet’s safety while in your care?

The AKC Safety in the Salon course is for you! It covers vital information on safety measures and protocols within the grooming facility and can be completed at your own pace.

Topics Covered:

  • Groomer and grooming salon safety protocols
  • Best practices focusing on pet care and safety
  • Accident avoidance and sanitation
  • How to handle special cases

All groomers who pass the course exam are eligible to become AKC S.A.F.E. Certified Groomers. Just complete your application at the end of the course, which includes a commitment to the salon safety oath, and submit it to the AKC for processing.

Once the course is passed and application is approved, AKC S.A.F.E. Certified Groomers receive valuable marketing support, including:

  • Custom printed frameable certificate
  • Free profile listing on AKC GroomerFinder for one year
  • AKC S.A.F.E. Groomer digital badge
  • AKC S.A.F.E. Certified Groomer bumper sticker

AKC S.A.F.E Certified Groomer certification is valid for two years from the application approval date. 

If you do not pass the test, you can re-take it at no additional charge. 

Contact AKC Groomer Education at groomer@akc.org for more information.

**Please allow 2-4 weeks for application review and processing.

Here is the course outline:

1. Part 1 Introduction to Salon Safety

This module will cover AKC S.A.F.E. groomer and salon expectations, safety rules, and decision making.

2. Part 2 Handling Animals

This module will cover retrieving pets from owners, refusing service when appropriate, lifting a dog’s legs, grooming brachycephalic skull dogs, and handling cats.

3. Part 3 Grooming Services

This module will cover educating your clients about pet care and services and grooming techniques to prevent injuries to the pet and yourself.

4. Part 4 Groomer Safety

This module will cover steps groomers can take to minimize their risk of injury and using protective gear when grooming animals.

5. Part 5 The Grooming Facility

This module will cover how to maintain a safe salon entrance, grooming work area, and best practices for cage-free grooming salon.

6. Part 6 Rules and Regulations

This module will cover groomer liability insurance, relevant OSHA regulations, and working with inspectors.

7. SAFE Groomer Final Exam

8. Application

Completion

The following certificates are awarded when the course is completed:

S.A.F.E. Certificate
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