Frequently asked questions
If you want to become a dog groomer it is important to gain a recognised qualification, as this will teach you the skills and knowledge required to safely undertake the role. In addition to this, it's a great idea to gain work experience with dogs, whether that be in a dog grooming parlour, dog training facility or in a kennel.
Yes! We offer a Learn to Groom Your Dog Taster Day so that you can get some hands-on experience of what to expect as a dog groomer. We also offer City & Guilds Level 2 & 3 qualifications which are highly recognised within the industry. All students must complete the Level 2 qualification before being able to progress to Level 3.
We offer a variety of workshops and short courses such as Learn to Groom Your Dog Taster Day, Canine First Aid and Dog Walking and Pet Sitting for Professionals.
If you are interested in pursuing dog grooming as a career we offer the Dog Grooming Assistant Certificate (Level 2) course as both a full-time course for 16-18 students and a part-time course for adult learners. Once you've completed this course, you can then progress on to the Dog Grooming Diploma (Level 3).
Yes. If you are aged 19+ you can study the Dog Grooming Assistant Certificate (Level 2), which runs one day a week for 15 weeks.
Yes! We run our dog grooming salon as a business, which offers our students a unique opportunity to get frequent hands-on work experience as they learn. Our clients are external and reflect the dogs that you will see out in the industry, with all their quirks and differences.
