In the exam, participants demonstrated knowledge in the following areas:

• Dog's anatomy
• Coat structures and texture of different breeds
• Dog's nutrition
• Material and tools
• Care products
• Hygiene at work
• First aid for dogs
• Basic business knowledge

Participants who have successfully passed the exam have the skills necessary to perform the duties of a dog groomer. They are able to

• groom a dog in a professional manner
• establish a safe initial contact and handling with the dog in the salon
• competently conduct customer conversations, determine hairstyle and grooming queries
• give professional advice on suitable grooming products
• manage a dog salon in an entrepreneurial and independent manner