The Workshops

Hand stripping involves pulling out the dead outer coat of wired-haired or “rough-coated” breeds by hand, rather than cutting the hair with clippers. This allows a new wire coat to grow in. It does not hurt the dog as wire hair is not attached like our own hair or like breeds with other types of coats. Most groomers do not offer this service, since it is time-consuming and very labour intensive. This course will give you hands on skill practice of hand stripping, perfect for an owner wishing to hand strip their own dog correctly or a student looking to gain a strong basis of the skills needed to hand strip dogs as part of a career in dog grooming.

1 dog per day - can be fast tracked to 2.5 days (2 dogs)) This course is the first step in learning all about dog grooming and trying your hand at some of the less complex styles. It is perfect for students who have little knowledge of dogs but who are interested in a career in dog grooming. It is also an ideal course for dog owners who wish to learn how to correctly groom a specific breed. The course will include tools of the trade, basic handling, bathing, nail trimming, clippering and scissoring techniques. On completion of this course you will know whether you wish to pursue a career in dog grooming or if your new skills are just for your dogs to enjoy. If you wish to continue with your studies and undertake any of our higher level courses, the Introduction course cost and time will be deducted from your next training course

(1 dog per day - Can be fast tracked to two dogs a day over 4 days) to This course is a leap up from the introduction course offering further practical and hands on skill practice. Packed into 10 days you will touch on every aspect of dog grooming and is the perfect course length to fit around your current employment or lifestyle. In this course you will gain knowledge of the most popular dog breeds seen in a grooming salon and what is involved in the running of a salon. This course is perfect for students who want to become self-employed as a dog groomer or those who wish to gain immediate employment in a grooming salon. This course level will appeal to potential employers in any job application and enable you to display an array of skills. This course may also appeal to students who have experience in grooming but wish to re-fresh their skills on suitable dog models in a grooming salon environment.

The course will include tools of the trade, handling, bathing, nail trimming, clippering and scissoring techniques, ear plucking, breed specific clips, health and safety in the salon, choosing the right products for the dog, more advanced clips such as Poodles and Bichon Frise, booking appointments to maximum effect, applying for job vacancies, basic business advice and much more. On completion of the course you will receive an Intermediate certificate in dog grooming with an individual written reference from your course tutor detailing your skill level in each component of the course.

If you wish to continue with your studies and undertake the extended Intermediate Certificate or the Advanced Certificate course, this course cost and time will be deducted from your next training course

(Can be fast tracked to two dogs a day over 10 days) This course provides all you need to know to successfully work or run your own business in dog grooming. You will learn to correctly groom and style a different breed each day but also gain the vital business knowledge needed to operate a successful grooming salon or mobile unit. This course will appeal to students who want to leave no stone unturned and cover every aspect of this career in detail. The course will include handling, bathing, nail trimming, clippering and scissoring techniques, ear plucking, breed specific and more advanced clips such as Poodles and Bichon Frise, health and safety in the salon, choosing the right products for the dog, booking appointments to maximum effect, business advice including insurances, pricing, expected incomes, purchasing equipment, gaining trade and much more. On completion of the course you will receive a certificate in dog grooming with an individual written reference from your course tutor detailing your skill level in each component of the course.