In-House Grooming Courses
Alongside our City & Guild qualification pathways, Tails & Tweed Academy offers structured in-house training courses for those who wish to develop practical grooming skills without sitting formal examinations.
These courses are delivered to the same high standards within our working salon environment, but do not include external assessment.
Students receive a Tails & Tweed Certificate of Attendance upon completion.
Foundation Course:
Our foundation course mirrors the practical elements of Level 2 training, without the formal assessment process.
Designed for beginners or those exploring grooming as a potential career, this course builds essential core skills within a structured, supportive environment.
A certificate of attendance is issued on completion.
10 days £2200
Styling Course:
Moving on from the foundation level course, our styling course mirrors the technical elements of the Level 3 training without formal assessments.
This course focuses on developing technical scissoring, clipping and finishing skills for those wanting to refine their styling ability in a professional salon setting.
A certificate of attendance is issued on completion.
20 days £4850
One Day Grooming Experience:
Thinking about becoming a dog groomer - but unsure if its the right path?
Our one day grooming experience is designed to give you a realistic insight in to life inside a professional dog grooming salon.
During your day in the salon you will:
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Observe professional grooming
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Assist with bathing and drying
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Get supervised hands on exposure
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Get honest discussion about career expectations
£250 per day
Breed Masterclasses
Intensive practical day focused on specific breeds or coat types.
These sessions cover:
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Breed profile and structure
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Coat preparation
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Technical trim breakdown
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Balance, shape and finish
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Common mistakes and corrections
Ideal for groomers looking to refine precision and confidence in specific trims.
£300 per day
Handstripping
Delivered by experienced handstripping specialists, these days focus on:
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Coat assessment
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Correct technique
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Maintaining coat integrity
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Understanding growth cycles
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Tool selection
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Available for both wire coats and gundog breeds
Suitable for both beginners to handstripping and groomers wanting to improve technique.
£300 per day
Improvement days - one to one training
Personalised, tailored coaching within our working salon with an International Certified Master Groomer.
Designed to:
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Correct technical weaknesses
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Refine scissoring skills
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Improve time management
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Increase confidence
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Prepare for competition or assessment
These sessions are bespoke and structured around your individual development needs.
£300 per day