Dog Grooming Courses in Dartford, Kent

  Dog grooming is a great choice for anyone wanting a rewarding and flexible career with Dogs. Everyday is different and it is certainly never boring! it will bring both happiness, enjoyment and hard challenges along the way. But it is not an easy job there are many challenges from diary and time management to handling difficult behaviour, along with customer service, heartache and situations that will leave you either laughing your head off or crying your eyes out. Dog grooming requires patience, a caring nature and of course a love for animals, but it also needs someone who is hands on practical and creative too. However don't let that put your off, it can also be the best job you have ever had! you will get to meet wonderful pets build relationships and trust with them, enable your artistic flair and work on your terms, earn well, the day will never drag and you will feel proud, of your grooms, and your achievements, there really is nothing quite like watching your happy clients walk out your salon and getting recommendations for your services, A career in Dog Grooming has so much potential depending on what you are looking for, from having the freedom and flexibility of being your own boss and running a small business from home or mobile van working the hours and days you want, owning and managing your own commercial salon and team, to working part or full time either employed or self employed in a salon where you will gain experience, have a supportive team around you and continued training support. 

What makes us different from the other Schools?

Once you train with us you will always be considered as one of the team and a part of Woodland Paws, This is not just a dog grooming course, we are a small friendly, working salon and during your training you will become one of the team, you will groom many dogs of all sizes and varieties and real life situations, you will groom alongside our experienced groomers and tutor and learn how to run and manage a safe successful business as well as groom confidently and to a high commercial standard. Our classes are small with only one to two students in class, They are shorter days but longer in duration making it better for learning and more convenient for other commitements. We also offer work experience. You do not need any experience or prior training, we will guide you from beginner to professional, and when it is time for you to leave we will always be available for after support and help.

Our flexible courses are 1 to 4 days per week Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays & Saturdays 

the course is 30 days 10.00am until 3.30pm.

• Personal training in a real salon environment
• Flexible training days to suit you 
• One on one training in small personal classes max 2
• 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 loaded tool kit included with everything you need to get started.
• Emergency Canine first aid course included
• Full theory support & very little homework
• Full aftercare support and advice
• Work experience in our salon (optional)
• Relaxed, comfortable and fully equipped salon
• Extra tuition days available if needed 
• 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

My Name is Sue I am the owner of Woodland Paws Salon and Training, I will be your sole Personal tutor for the duration of your course.  I am City & Guilds Level 3 Diploma qualified & an Experienced Groomer/trainer having worked in the industry for over 14 years, I have run a successful salon for 8 years and have trained many successful groomers during that time. 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 placed 1st at grooming competitions with hand scissor poodles and am always striving to  learn up to date techniques to stay current in the industry and fashions, I originally trained at a school just like this, changing from 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 who are keen to learn.