Study With Us

September

35 weeks

City & Guilds

This course is ideal for those who want to work in the dog grooming industry either working in a salon for or setting up in business in a salon or working as a mobile dog groomer. You will need to have a good understanding of dog behaviour and a passion for working with dogs.

You will be provided with theory and practical demonstrations. You will undertake a range of practical skills development working with a range of different dogs and coat types.

The modules of study include:

• Prepare and groom dogs prior to bathing
• Bathe and clean dogs
• Clean and maintain equipment used for grooming or removing hair from animals
• Control and restrain animals
• Dry dogs and prepare their coats for styling
• Basic trimming of a dog’s coat

You will produce a portfolio of evidence of your practical work, supported by some written assessments.

• A good knowledge and understanding of how to safely approach and handle dogs
• A passion for the dog grooming industry
  

On the day time course – one day per week over 35 weeks.

The day course is currently planned to run on a Tuesday 10:45am-4:15pm.

On the evening course – one evening per week over 35 weeks.

The evening course is currently planned to run on a Thursday 4:00pm-9:00pm.

These fees relate to 2024/25:

£1,180

This can lead to study at Level 3.