Professional Pet Groomer Practical Exam

December 20, 2010 at 8:15 am (Pet Grooming)

I am currently learning pet grooming skills in a Pet grooming school in Kuala Lumpur.  To be a certified Professional Pet Groomer, I have to pass two exam, which are the theory and practical exam.

 

Very happy that I already passed my theory part, now waiting for my turn to take my practical exam (which worried me most!).

 

The practical exam will only hold twice a year as need to schedule time with the Judge from Japan.

Some of his Qualifications of the Judge are
–         Federation of JKC Northern Osaka, former Vice President.
–         JKC Northern Osaka Official Dog Club, Representative.
and etc etc. 

Judge for Practical exam

On the day of the practical exam, the candidates came earlier to draw the number that represent the poodle dog they will be grooming later. This is based on luck whether they will get a quiet or fierce poodle. Once everyone get their dog, they will start with normal cleaning steps such as bath, comb, brush and air dry their dog. These are important steps in pet grooming, if this step not done properly, it will affect the following cutting or clipping procedures.

Once everyone done the cleaning part, They will proceed to the most important part which determine their grooming skills, which are the cutting and clipping steps.

Waiting......

 Before the exam started, they were brief on the following criterias and procedures need to aware of:

• The process of cutting/trimming and clipping had to finish within two and half hour.
• Grooming tools such as comb and scissors cannot drop on the floor.
• Marks deducted if the dog fell from table.
• The way of handling the dog.( As dog will tend to struggle, see how to hold the dog)
• If you get an “inco-operate” dog (such as fierce and biting dog) and you manage to finish all your chores within the given time, extra marks will be given.
• Appearance marks will based on front, back, side and top view of the dog.
• If the dog feels happy after grooming, extra marks will be given too!!
• and etc etc.

Briefing

The results were announced after the exam finished. No matter what is the results, but this experiences will bring everyone a step further because we have a better understanding on the criterias and things need to be aware of.