Develop the practical skills and knowledge you need to begin your journey towards a career in professional dog grooming.

Throughout this course, you’ll gain hands-on experience grooming dogs from start to finish. You’ll learn how to prepare and safely handle dogs, carry out bathing and drying, brush and prepare coats, and complete basic trimming and finishing techniques.

You’ll work with a variety of breeds, coat types and temperaments, developing the confidence to adapt your grooming approach to suit each individual dog. You’ll also explore canine anatomy, behaviour, health, welfare and breed characteristics, and how these can influence the grooming process.

With a strong focus on practical learning, you’ll develop the knowledge, skills and professional approach needed to safely and effectively complete a basic groom from initial preparation through to the finished groom, in a supportive professional grooming environment.

Skills Needed:

• Critical Thinking: Analysing ethical, philosophical, and legal arguments about the role and rights of animals.
• Research Skills: Conducting and interpreting research in fields like law, ethics, or animal behaviour.
• Communication: Advocacy, education, and policy work often require excellent communication skills to convey complex ideas to the public and policymakers.
• Empathy and Compassion: Understanding and advocating for animals often requires emotional intelligence and a strong ethical commitment to animal welfare.
• Cultural Awareness: Understanding how different cultures and societies view animals, which is critical for roles in education, advocacy, and policy.

As awareness in this field grows the career prospects are also set to increase. Our courses prepare you for the world of work or higher education, so come on join us in making the animals a priority