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Safety in the Salon for Salons


Course
Purchase for $199

Do you own a grooming salon or mobile grooming unit? The AKC® Safety in the Salon course helps you show your customers, community, and employees how important you consider a pet’s safety while in your care.  

The AKC® Safety in the Salon course covers vital information on safety measures and protocols within the dog grooming facility and can be completed at your own pace. 

Topics Covered: 

  • Dog groomer and safety protocols
  • Best practices focusing on pet care and safety
  • Accident avoidance and sanitation
  • How to handle special cases 

All salons/businesses who complete the course, exam, and application will receive a certificate of completion. 

Once the application is approved, you will receive valuable marketing support, including: 

  • Printable digital certificate
  • AKC® S.A.F.E. Groomer/Salon Oath counter card
  • Free profile listing on AKC GroomerFinder for one year
  • AKC® S.A.F.E. digital badge
  • AKC® S.A.F.E. window decal

* Mailed benefits are for U.S. residents only.

** Salons or mobile units are expected to have at least one AKC® S.A.F.E. Groomer onsite during grooming business hours.

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

Note: AKC® S.A.F.E certificates are valid for two years from the application approval date. Contact AKC® Groomer Education at groomer@akc.org for more information. 

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 Salon Final Exam

8. Application and Documentation

Completion

The following certificates are awarded when the course is completed:

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