We have four different dog grooming courses for students wishing to learn skills required for grooming dogs whether for a future professional career, or just simply for the pleasure and satisfaction. On completion of the course students are issued with a certificate of achievement.

The training is provided in our relaxed and friendly salon and is tailored to the individual. The course can be intensive or can be taken in stages. Students are encouraged to learn at their own pace, from hands on experience.

One Paw Course
Duration:
1 day (10.30-15.30)
Course Fee:
£150 including VAT
A course specially designed for pet owners to learn to groom their own breed or to enable students considering the longer courses to get a feel for the work and a greater understanding of grooming before entering into a commitment.
Two Paw Course
Duration:
5 days (10:30-15.30)
Course Fee:
£1000 including VAT
This course will enable students to cover the basics of grooming.

Tuition covers the handling of dogs correctly and safely, how to brush out and de-matt the coat, and which tools to use. Bathing, shampoo selection and drying techniques are covered. Ear cleaning, nail clipping and teeth cleaning are covered in full. Students are also taught to recognise health problems. Basic clipping and scissoring techniques will be demonstrated. Hands-on experience of clipping, scissoring, hand stripping and styling is provided on a selection of different breeds frequently visiting the salon, all of these are covered by observations, practical, hands on experience, and handouts.
Three Paw Course
Duration:
20 days (10.30-15.30)
Course Fee:
£2800 including VAT
This course is designed for students who wish to pursue a career in grooming whether it be working for someone else in a busy grooming parlour, mobile, or in their own home. This course elaborates on the "two paw" course and concentrates more on techniques such as clipping, scissoring and styling a variety of breeds. Three paw course students will also receive the personal equipment pack.

First aid for animals is covered, Information on major dog diseases, their control, and how to prevent disease spreading through the grooming parlour, form part of the course curriculum.

Students will receive a variety of handouts and will have access to our library and digital camera.
Personal Equipment Pack

Contents of the Personal Equipment Pack included in the price of every course (Contents worth approximately £450):

  • Andis speed clipper with standard No.10 Blade.
  • Overalls (grooming top).
  • Roseline 4" straight edge scissor.
  • Roseline 5.25" single edge thinning scissor.
  • Roseline 6" straight edge scissor
  • Small nail clippers
  • Spratt's No.73 ultra fine toothed comb.
  • Spratt's No.72 Fine toothed comb.
  • Universal slicker brush.
  • Medium soft slicker brush.
  • Mikki course stripping knife.
  • Mikki fine stripping knife.
  • Ear forceps.
  • Mars coat king 20 blade.
  • Economy magnetic matt breaker.
  • Blades No.10, 7F, 5F, 4F, 3F.