Dog Grooming Courses in Dartford, Kent
We are sorry but our school is now closed
We will not be taking any students for the remainder of 2023
Begin your Dog Grooming Career
About our Training
Dog grooming is a great choice for anyone wanting a rewarding and flexible career. Everyday is different on our dog grooming course and will bring both happiness and challenges, dog grooming requires patience, a caring nature, a need to give the best service and an artistic flair. A job in Dog Grooming can be anything you want it to be, a full time exciting career that will take you around the country even the world competing in dog grooming competitions learning new skills and evolving to be the best you can be, working with a team within a commercial salon, also flexibility as much or as little as you like, working from home, around your commitments. This is especially great for parents, people wanting to slow down or around a part time job to boost your income. Depending on your situation there are many options for setting up a salon from home, converting a garage or log cabin, utility room or other and you also can have ready made salons delivered to your garden. Or you might want to go mobile, from a ready made grooming van or trailer, or simply groom from clients homes, with a mobile trolley table. We are happy to help you decide which is the best way for you if you have not already chosen, we can advise on equipment, salon set up, and on our dog grooming course you will learn how to run and manage a safe successful business. Our classes are one on one, the reason for this is we want to give you the best start as possible, promoting confidence and skills you will leave us a fully trained and competent groomer from a beginner,
We run flexible courses for 1 to 4 days per week Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays or Saturdays, the course is 200 hours (25 days) 10.30am until 5.30pm, we are also happy to discuss half days, which can be morning or afternoon please ask for further information.
Why choose a Dog Grooming Course with us?
- Personal training in a real life environment
- Flexible training days to suit you
- One on one training personal classes
- Friendly Welcoming team in an informal environment
- Lots of practical training with up to 3 grooms per day in all commercial pet trims & some breed styles
- No experience or previous training necessary
- Ofqual regulated & Respected Industry Qualifications
- Excellent fully equipped tool kit included with everything you need to get started.
- Emergency Canine first aid course included
- Full theory support in class & very little homework
- Full aftercare support and advice
- Relaxed, comfortable and fully equipped salon
- Extra tuition days available if needed for discounted fee
- 10% discount on all salon tools & equipment whilst on our course with Groomers Online & Christies Direct
- Convenient location near A2, M25 and walking distance from public transport links
YOUR Personal TUTOR & Assessor
My Name is Sue I am the owner of Woodland Paws Salon and school, and I will be your sole Personal tutor for the duration of your course. I am City & Guilds Diploma qualified & an Experienced Groomer having worked in the industry for over 12 years I am knowledgeable in many pet and breed styles. I also hold a level 3 Vocational Tutor certificate & Level 3 vocational Assessor award, I have won a grooming competition hand scissoring Poodles in show trims and am always striving to learn up to date techniques to stay current in the industry, I originally trained at a school just like this, changing a 12 year office career, so I fully understand what a big step it is, Grooming is my passion and I love teaching and passing on my knowledge to new groomers, my main goal is to create happy, confident groomers that will be a success in their new career.
Our Course
Beginner to Professional groomer with CITY & GUILDS LEVEL 2 DOG GROOMING ASSISTANT qualification
ONE on ONE training with up to two students
Flexible learning 1 to 4 days per week Mon, weds Thurs, Friday or Saturdays 10.30am - 5.30pm half days also available please enquire for more information.
Course is 200 hours or 25 days, More training days available upon request if longer course desired.
£4,550
This Course includes all practical training and theory
Text book What every grooming professional should know by Joanne Angus, Zoe Duffy & Alison Thomas, 10 CPD Hours Animal Love Emergency Canine First Aid certificate
plus premium Starter kit.
This course is suitable for beginners wishing to be able to groom a selection of popular & common pet breeds Plus breed styling. The City & Guilds Level 2 is the pre-requisite qualification to the City & Guilds Level 3 Diploma.
The City & Guilds Level 2 Dog Grooming Assistant Qualification covers;
How to Assess behaviour, handling, identify breeds, how to lift and move using relevant restraints. Basic health check, identify key anatomical points, type of coat and prepare dog for bathing. Bathing, drying, nail and ear care, Trimming to prepare for styling Cleaning the salon and equipment
Plus This course will give you Professional pet grooming training which will include;
All clipping, scissoring, blending, styling of all common and popular mixed breeds and pure breeds, how to plan a groom, client care and running a successful dog grooming business plus Emergency Canine First Aid Training in a salon
Assessments & Theory
There will be two Practical Assessments at the end of the course which will be two full Pet grooms. You will have micro practical assessments throughout your course following the training and practice of the above. subjects
There will also be a 2 hour written theory class per week, where we will work through all Theory knowledge with you, this will include worksheets, Q&A sessions and in class discussions there will be a few small home study tasks to complete to help you research and revise for the theory side of the qualification, until the required guided learning hours are met.
You will be required to set aside sufficient revision time at home to prepare for you for an
online 60 question multiple choice exam (90 minutes) taken on site at the end of the course
The team at Woodland Paws are very passionate about creating the best groomers, we put 100% into making sure you leave your course, grooming to high commercial standards, and with a Ofqual regulated & nationally recognised qualification.
Premium Starter kit included
We have taken the hard choices and work out of building a salon professional starter kit for you, we have spent time and trialed out many tools to ensure you receive the best quality.
Our premium Starter Kit includes
- Heiniger Saphir Cordless Clipper
- Trimmer with 5 adjustable lengths
- 3 Piece Sirius Scissor Set
- 3 Andis Blades
- set of Wahl comb attachments
- Slicker Brush & Comb
- Undercoat Rake
- Shed stop rake
- Nail Clipper
- Blade care spray
- Tool Bag & Apron
Our other Courses
One DAY TASTER - £80
Owner at home Grooming maintenance - £80 3 hour one on one training
Three Day Taster/TRAINING - £240
Watch our course in action, and get hands on in the class, speak with the tutors and decide if a dog grooming course with us, is the right choice for you before committing.
Three Day Taster/TRAINING - £240
Owner at home Grooming maintenance - £80 3 hour one on one training
Three Day Taster/TRAINING - £240
Come and spend three days with us, More than just a taster day, learn how we bath dry and prep for grooming, also a little trimming. This is also suitable for owners who want to learn how to look after their pets between grooms like a professional.
Owner at home Grooming maintenance - £80 3 hour one on one training
Owner at home Grooming maintenance - £80 3 hour one on one training
Owner at home Grooming maintenance - £80 3 hour one on one training
Want to learn how to keep your dog in great condition between grooms? never have to have them clipped off short because of matting or worry if you miss or are late for an appointment again?
On this training day you will learn how to hold, lift and secure your dog safely during grooming, how to bath and dry as a professional would, brush and comb out correctly, remove knots safely, tidy trim feet, Sanitary areas and in front of the eyes/face and what products and tools to use for your dogs coat type.
Suitable for all long and curly coated breeds/mix breeds and ages Puppies welcome as long as they have had both vaccinations. Your dog also needs to be relatively well behaved we are unable to train if your dog is aggressive. Please note also that they will always still need a professional full body trim every 6/8 weeks.
Questions?
Have A Chat
How To Enroll
How To Enroll
If you wish to chat to me about availability, dates, have questions or special accomodations you wish to discuss please feel free to call me at the salon ar email.
How To Enroll
How To Enroll
How To Enroll
To request an application form, please use to the form below and we will send this to you, with our terms and conditions, once this has been completed and signed please return to us and we will arrange your booking.
Woodland Paws
21 The Brent DA1 1YD, Dartford, Kent, England, United Kingdom
Hours
Open today | 10:00 – 17:00 |
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