Choosing your grooming school
Key questions you should ask before booking a dog grooming training course
How many years experience do the individual tutors and grooming school owner have?
This should not be collectively but how long each individual has been grooming professionally since qualified. Many schools are using newly qualified groomers to teach !! So make sure you find out.
What qualifications do the tutors hold?
A tutor should hold a minimum of a Level 3 qualification and a teaching qualification. Ideally a higher level of qualification should have been obtained, such as a Higher Diploma in Dog Grooming.
Is your school an active member of organisations such as The British Dog Groomers Association ( BDGA) British Isles Groomers Association ( BIGA) and The Groomers Spotlight.
These are all organisations which promote the industry and insure certain codes of ethics and qualification levels are met.
Are the schools tutors and owners, actively involved within the industry and promote continual professional development?
This is a key part of being a dog groomer, as tools, styles and skills are ever involving. All staff members should be attending industry related events throughout the year.
Are the salon facilities modern and up to date with the latest equipment now available to students?
Whilst a salon cannot be expected to have everything brand new, it is important that schools show the variety of tools and equipment available on the market today. Many of which enable you to earn a better commercial living from the job.
Are all aspects of styling and handling covered?
Grooming involves many different techniques, scissoring, clipping, hand-stripping, handling difficult dogs etc. Without the relevant knowledge you will not be able to successively run a business.
Will you receive on going support?
On going support both during and after your course is a key factor in insuring success. You should be able to call on your training centre/tutor whenever needed.
Is the salon an approved centre?
Whilst this does not always insure quality tutors , it’s does mean the salon should have met minimum safety and quality standards, and there will be official complaints and appeals procedures in place if any issues were to arise. If you train at a centre that is not approved through any governing body, you run the risk of low quality training and not having anyone to complain to if you were unhappy!
How many people will be in your training group?
Many schools teach in large numbers meaning you will not get the attention from your tutor that you are paying for.
Education and Training
Professional Dog Grooming Courses
Our professional dog grooming courses are designed to enable you build the required skills to work as a stylist or run your own business. They are great for building advanced skills or breed knowledge also.
A deposit is required to secure a place on a course.
Professional City & Guilds Dog Grooming Course - City & Guild Level 2 & 3 Combined.
City & Guilds has been established as a leading provider of dog grooming qualifications for around 40 years, competitors such as ipet Network have only been around for 5 years! The public recognise the quality associated with City & Guilds.
City & Guilds is the longest standing professional body offering qualifications in Dog Grooming and is an iconic name associated with quality training. They are global leaders when it comes to developing skills in multiple industries . This course is aimed at those wishing to pursue a professional career in Dog Grooming and will give you the skills required and plenty of hands-on experience with a wide variety of breeds. You will complete both the Level 2 and Level 3 City & Guilds Qualifications during this course, you will also complete a professional pet first aid course . This course offers huge savings when you look at the costs of sitting level 2 and 3 seperately and you can hit the ground running as a FULLY QUALIFIED DOG GROOMER.
This course delivers a higher standard of training than our competitors, as we include advanced handstripping and confirmational styling techniques, as well as coat care management regimes. Having a greater understanding of how skin and coat functions and behaves , will give you and whole other level of knowledge. Skin issues can be frustrating and challenging, but we as dog groomers can help manage these. We teach the benefits of natural grooming products and how to use these to promote your business. We are able to teach more in depth due to the very high experience level and knowledge of the course tutor Laura Cook, who is an International Certified Master Groomer. The salon offers a purpose built training facility with a relaxed environment to learn and development all the skills you need to be not only a good dog groomer, but a thriving business owner. Set your standards higher than your competitors and earn a greater income!!!
The course includes:
Correct handling of dogs
Health checking and recognising problems
Professional Pet First Aid Qualification
Information on running a Business
Styling to breed standard or owners requirements
Clipping, scissoring and hand stripping
Ear, nail and general hygiene maintenance
Health and safety in the salon
Guidance on setting up your own salon and customer relations
We are here to offer advise on all aspects of business management, from pricing structures, social media promotion, client terms and conditions , salon design and much more.
City and Guilds require 300 GLH ( Guided Learning Hours) to be completed in order to be able to complete this course . You will carry out 30 days in salon training, PLUS a minimum of 150 hours of continued guided learning with home study and through E Learning modules. This time will be logged and tracked to meet the requirements of City and Guilds until the required guided learning hours (GLH) are achieved and to insure your knowledge meets the recommended standards.
All students can purchase a Professional Dog Grooming Pack for their own personal use during and after the course. The pack contains a wide variety of quality equipment which is all you will require during your course with us and to set up as a dog groomer afterwards. For an additional fee we also offer a pack upgrade which will include Cordless Clippers and Wahl steel comb attachments.
The Level 2 & 3 City & Guilds Qualifications are included in this course **.
Full aftercare is provided to all students, to offer help and guidance as required.
** Subject to all required assessments being completed
Length: 30 Days PLUS minimum 150 hours Home Study ( extended 40 day option available)
Times: Start 10am
Fee: £5650 PART TIME OR FULL TIME AVAILABLE ( extended 40 Day Course £6650 ideal for those needing additional learning time or those needing a slower pace)
20 Day Dog Grooming Stylist Diploma
This is a new 20 Day Stylist Diploma Course.
This course is designed for those who want to train to a stylist level and be competent in the different aspects of dog grooming, which are required to run your own business or be employed a stylist. You will gain all the knowledge needed to give you head start in the industry.
The course includes:
Correct handling of dogs
Health checking and recognizing problems
Basic first aid
Styling to breed standard or owners requirements
Clipping, scissoring and hand stripping
Ear, nail, anal gland and teeth maintenance
Health and safety in the salon
Guidance in running your own salon and customer relations
Professional Pet First Aid
All students can purchase a Professional Dog Grooming Pack for their own personal use during and after the course. The pack contains a wide variety of quality equipment which is all you will require during your course with us and to set up as a dog groomer afterwards. For an additional fee we also offer a pack upgrade which will include Cordless Clippers.
Students completing this course will gain an in house stylist Diploma, awarded by Tails & Tweed Academy. You will be trained to the same standards as AIM, OCN ,SEG and City & Guilds. You will have the option to add recognised qualifications to this course or to come back and complete these at a later date , additional fees would be incurred.
Length: 20 Days
Times: 10am
Fee: £3900
10 Day Level 2 City & Guild Course
This course is aimed at those wishing to gain a good foundation of basic knowledge in dog grooming and who wish to work as an assistant in a salon environment. The Level 2 Qualification as of September 2017 must be completed before the level 3 qualification, when taking City & Guilds qualifications. This course is the first step towards completing your City and Guilds dog grooming qualifications. We can also run this course so you finish with a level 3 styling standard (25 days training required to reach a styling level and additional cost involved) a popular choice for those wishing to go straight on to open a business but want to take the City & Guilds route and complete level 3 at a later date, please ask about costs to achieve a styling level with this qualification.
The course includes:
Correct handling of dogs
Health checking and recognising problems
Basic first aid
Styling to breed standard or owners requirements
Clipping, scissoring and hand stripping
Ear, nail, anal gland and teeth maintenance
Health and safety in the salon
Guidance in running your own salon and customer relations
All students can purchase a Professional Dog Grooming Pack for their own personal use during and after the course. The pack contains a wide variety of quality equipment which is all you will require during your course with us and to set up as a dog groomer afterwards. For an additional fee we also offer a pack upgrade which will include Cordless Clippers and Wahl steel comb attachments.
The Level 2 City & Guilds Qualification is included in this course. Subject to passing required assessments.
Length: 10 Days
Times: Start 10:30AM
Fee: 10 Days £2400 PART TIME OR FULL TIME AVAILABLE
"Fast Track"
We can offer groomers who already have the required skills, a fast track route to becoming Level 3 Qualified. This is perfect for groomers who are busy running a business and not able to be out of the salon for an extended course. We are able to offer this on an individual basis or to groups , and we can come to your salon to carry out the assessments. You will be provided with all the required study material to complete assignment work and we are on hand to help and guide you wherever needed.
Any groomer wishing to follow this route must submit a portfolio of evidence and complete a pre assessment day in order for us to assess your current level of skill. We can then advise how many days training would be required to ensure you are at the required level.
You must have completed the City & Guild Level 2 qualification prior to this course.
Assessment Day: £200
Course Fees: £1600 (2 days training plus assessments)
Professional City & Guilds Dog Grooming Course Level 3 Diploma
This course is aimed at those wishing to pursue a professional career in dog grooming and who want to complete their full Level 3 Diploma qualification. The course will give you the skills required and plenty of hands-on experience with a wide variety of breeds. You must have completed City & Guilds Level 2 qualification to attend this course. This course will complete your professional grooming qualification.
The course includes:
Correct handling of dogs
Health checking and recognizing problems
Basic first aid
Styling to breed standard or owners requirements
Clipping, scissoring and hand stripping
Ear, nail, anal gland and teeth maintenance
Health and safety in the salon
Guidance in running your own salon and customer relations
Professional Pet First Aid
All students can purchase a Professional Dog Grooming Pack for their own personal use during and after the course. The pack contains a wide variety of quality equipment which is all you will require during your course with us and to set up as a dog groomer afterwards. For an additional fee we also offer a pack upgrade which will include Cordless Clippers and Wahl steel comb attachments.
The Level 3 City & Guilds Qualification is included in this course**
25 days practical training in Salon. PLUS continued guided learning with the tutor and study group until the required guided learning hours (GLH) are achieved
** Relevant assessments must be passed to achieve the qualification
Length: 25 days
Times: Start 10:30AM
Fee: £4900
One Day Dog Grooming Course
This course is aimed at pet owners wishing to learn to maintain their own dog between grooms or at those wanting an insight into dog grooming before embarking on a longer course.
You will learn how to carry out between groom maintenance , such as bathing and drying correctly, handling your dog safely whilst grooming, basic maintenance of nails and ears and for future students it will give you the chance to see how our salon and courses are run and if grooming is the right career for you. It would not be realistic or safe to expect to be able to groom your dog at home to a professional standard with just one days training.
All grooming equipment required will be provided.
Length: 1 Day
Times: 10:30am - 3/4 pm
Fee: £200 Taster Day or £250 To Bring Your Own Dogs
Handstripping Course
We offer hand stripping training to those looking to start from scratch and learn technique and tools, or to those who want to advance there skills. Handstripping is a specialised technique and one that can bring in an enormous amount of new clients. It's one of the oldest grooming techniques but the technique is as popular today as it has ever been.
⭐️ Learn about different tools you can use
⭐️ Understand the correct methods
⭐️Understand correct pricing
⭐️Understand the different approach for silky and wire coats
⭐️Understand how to manage your own health
Offering handstripping and understand the correct processes is an important part of being a well rounded dog groomer.
Length: 1-2 Days
Times: 10am -3pm
Fee: 1 Day £300, 2 Days £550
