Adults

Animal Management

Advanced Dog Grooming

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Due to popular demand, this course is now full. If you would like to join our waiting list, please complete an Adult Application Form.

This course is the perfect next step if you have already completed our Preliminary Dog Grooming course, or if you already have some industry experience and would like to enhance your skills, knowledge and employability.

During this course you will continue to develop your skills to gain a greater level of understanding of dog grooming. You will use standard grooming equipment and will learn hands on in our dog grooming studio with our expert tutor.

The course will cover the basics of bathing and grooming, as well as the basic techniques of scissoring and clipping different coat types, to deliver a pet standard groom.

More information

This course has multiple start dates throughout the year and will take 6 weeks to complete.

The course takes place at St Helens College, STEM Centre Campus, St Helens WA9 1TT.

During the course you will study a variety of different modules that will help you gain essential sector knowledge and skills.

  • Salon health and safety
  • Preparation of coat types ready for bathing
  • Styling as requested by pet owners
  • Basic scissoring
  • Basic clipping – coat types and styles
  • Basic styling – coat types and styles
  • Customer service

You will be encouraged to make your own decisions in assessing the dog for the work and tools that are needed, for the style that has been requested.

You will study alongside like-minded people in classes delivered by friendly supportive tutors.

You will be assessed through your practical course work, attendance and punctuality.
To enrol on to this course, you should have completed the Preliminary Dog Grooming course, or have some industry experience.

The total cost of this course is £650. To secure your place, you will need to pay a £200 deposit with the remaining balance payable two weeks before the course start date. You can pay your deposit and reserve your place in our online shop.

This is a full cost course meaning that there are no fee discounts available.

Additional Information

A dog grooming tunic must be worn for the advanced dog grooming course. One of our recommended suppliers is Mutneys Professional Pet Care. Waterproof footwear may be preferred to be used during bathing sessions.

On successful completion of this course you could progress onto a professional dog grooming qualification. Alternatively, many of our students have secured employment within the industry and have even gone onto running their very own dog grooming business or salon.

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