Be inspired, with dog grooming training courses in Congresbury
Whether you want to become a dog groomer or learn to groom your own dog at home, our Training Academy can help you get there. With City & Guilds qualifications and our own dog grooming courses, as well as a fully equipped teaching space chock full with dogs of all shapes and sizes to practise on, there has never been a better time to get started.
Based at our new, spacious Dog Grooming Training salon in Congresbury, North Somerset, we teach a variety of courses to get you started, or to continue, your dog grooming education. Our salon is equipped with state of the art facilities and fantastic teaching spaces, our hugely experienced and qualified training staff will make your learning experience the best around.
Looking to change career or just want to learn to groom your own dog? (contact Liza on 01934 906080 for more details). Learn more about the City & Guilds Qualifications and what we can offer!
Level 2 City & Guilds (7763-02) for Dog Grooming Assistants
Fed up of working for someone else? Don’t want to do shift work or weekends? Looking to achieve a better work/life balance? Want to earn more money?
Designed for those with no experience in dog grooming but who wish to do this as a career, this 24-day accredited qualification includes 2 practical assessment units and an online multiple choice examination. This course will take you from absolute beginner to being ready to groom dogs for a living.
With our City & Guilds Level 2 qualification, you’ll learn all there is to know about dog grooming. Both theory and practical elements make up this in-depth training course, which will equip you to start out in the world of dog grooming, either as an employee at a salon or starting your own grooming business.
Learning from Liza Smith, our founder who has been grooming for over 20 years, you’ll receive so much more than the course curriculum dictates. From running your own business and choosing your equipment, to advanced grooming techniques not typically covered under this qualification, Liza ensures that all of our C&G students are ready to hit the ground running when they graduate.
Our course content includes inputs on:
- Dog handling
- Coat types and breed types
- Shampoos and product choices
- Ectoparasites
- Health checking and assessment
- Methods of drying
- Canine first aid
- Health and safety consideration
- Codes of practice
- Restraining equipment
- Maintenance of equipment and methods of waste disposal
In addition, you’ll also receive significant practical grooming experience and training, including pet trims, clipping different coat types and shapes, nail clipping, ear cleaning, scissoring and thinning.
Groom Your Own Dog
Designed for dog owners who want to learn how to keep their own pet’s coat in good style and condition. This 1-day course is specific to your pet’s breed and will give you some great simple techniques to enable you to groom your own dog to a good standard, including bathing, grooming, trimming and styling. This is a fantastic one to one experience with Liza where she ensures that you get the optimum value from your day to ensure that you can confidently, with all the tools and techniques, continue to groom your own dog!
The course is held on a Saturday or Sunday between 9:30am and 4pm and we cover the following:
- Health check
- Correct bathing and preparation
- Drying techniques
- Scissor techniques
- Nail trimming
- Feet shape
- Body styling
- Head styling
- Equipment advice
It is an intensive one to one day but by the end of our training session not only will you know how to groom your dog well from start to finish, but you’ll also have material to take away with you – including photos and videos of you and your dog during the session to ensure that you have everything you need to continue grooming your own dog to a great standard!
Quick Dog Grooming Refresher
Designed for working dog groomers and grooming assistants who want to upskill and refresh their grooming knowledge, this 5-day course will help improve your style and technique for a number of popular breeds
In-depth Dog Grooming Refresher
Designed for those with some background experience in dog grooming, this 10-day course will help improve your practical grooming ability, increase your repertoire of skills and techniques, and provide focus on specific breeds
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“Thoroughly enjoyed my time at The Pet Studio. Learning has been a fun filled experience with Liza and she has always explained everything for us as students to understand. I personally wouldn’t change any of my time here and would 100% recommend for anyone thinking of becoming a dog groomer. Can’t thank you enough for all your help and support along the way”
Dog Grooming Training FAQs
Q: How much does your training cost?
A: The costs of our courses vary. Please contact The Pet Studio Training Academy via email for the latest pricing.
Q: Do you offer payment plans for your grooming training?
A: We don’t provide payment plans currently, but our courses are run at regular intervals so there will always be a space available for you when finances allow.
Q: Do we practise on real dogs in training?
A: We have a large selection of all types of dog breeds that we practise on daily in our training sessions so you can get experience in all shapes and sizes (and temperaments!) of dogs in preparation for your grooming career.
Q: Can I groom my own dog during training?
A: You are more than welcome to bring your own dog in for grooming training, but it is not necessary or expected.
Q: How often do your training courses run?
A: City & Guilds Level 2 courses are run approximately five times a year.
City & Guilds Level 3 courses are run twice a year.
Learn to Groom Your Own Dog courses are run twice a month.
Q: Which industry body is The Pet Studio Training Academy registered with?
A: The Pet Studio is a member of Summit approved City & Guilds Training Satellite Centres, so you can be satisfied that our training standards are industry-approved and monitored.
Q: Do you offer industry-recognised qualifications?
A: The Pet Studio teaches the City & Guilds qualification, which is one of the main recognised qualification pathways available to future dog groomers.
Q: Will the teaching be structured to my needs?
A: The Pet Studio works with each individual student and provides customised teaching to ensure the training meets your needs. In respect of the City & Guilds qualification, we are required to teach in accordance with stricter guidelines but we always ensure that our students’ learning journey is relevant and adapted to your needs as much as possible.
Q: What is the teaching to student ratio?
A: We pride ourselves in small class sizes because we find that our students learn so much better in smaller groups. Therefore, we have no more than six students at any one time, and we maintain a 3:1 student/staff ratio. That way, our students will always benefit from our full attention and guidance.
Q: Do you keep up to date with grooming styles and training?
A: Yes! Our trainers regularly attend dog grooming seminars and workshops in order to keep track of the latest trends and fashions in the grooming world, and then we can pass this knowledge onto our students.
Q: Do you keep in touch with your students after the course is complete?
A: The Pet Studio offers ongoing work experience in our grooming salon (based in Congresbury & Nailsea) for confidence-building and to help to polish your new skills. Liza is always available if further help and advice is needed. What’s more, a dedicated, private Student Facebook group and WhatsApp group has been set up for all students to join for advice, tips, information and sharing of grooms in a friendly and helpful environment. So, even once your training is complete, you’re not alone – you have your grooming family at The Pet Studio with you every step of the way.
Find out more about our dog grooming training options in Congresbury
If you’re interested in learning more about the dog grooming training we have available at The Pet Studio – including pricing structure and availability – please get in touch with one of our friendly team today!
Find us at 2 High Street, Congresbury, BS49 5JA
Call us on 01934 906080 or for Academy queries call Liza on 07976 818983