Dog Grooming Courses in Dartford, Kent
Dog Grooming training is back!!
After a short break we are now ready and excited for a new year of training new groomers. Now taking applications for March 2025
Begin your Dog Grooming Career
Is Dog grooming for me?
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 someone elses salon where you will gain experience, have a supportive team around you and continued training support.
We are happy to help you with advice if needed and offer continued support to all our students, we are also happy to offer work experience and on our dog grooming course you will learn how to run and manage a safe successful business. Our classes are small with only two students at a time, 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 Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays & Saturdays the course is 200 hours (25 days) 10.30am until 5.30pm. (shorter days may be available if needed)
Why choose a Dog Grooming Course with us?
- 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 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
- Work experience in our salon (optional)
- 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 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 13 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.
Our Course
Our Beginner to Professional Course
25 day City & Guilds Level 2 Qualification, with Professional Pet Grooming Training, This Course includes all practical training and theory training
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.
£ 4,800
Please note that we require you to come in for a compulsory taster day before enrolling onto our course or to come in for a informal chat in person. After this
we require a 20% deposit to secure your place which is non refundable.
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 however this course and qualification will enable you to start a career or business in dog grooming, the Level 3 is a optional extra to boost your qualifications, skills and knowledge, but is not a necessity or is it compulsory and can be taken at any time down the line.
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. 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.
Please note that unfortunately due to the layout of our salon, we do not have access or facilities available for wheelchair users or people severe physical disabilities.
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 adjustable lengths
- 3 Piece Scissor Set
- 3 Andis Blades
- set of Wahl comb attachments
- Slicker Brush & Comb
- Shed stop rake
- Nail Clipper
- Blade care spray
- Tool Bag & Apron
Owner maintenance at home
Owner at home Grooming maintenance - £80 2 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 you wish to discuss please feel free to call me at the salon or 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 and taster day.
Woodland Paws
21 The Brent DA1 1YD, Dartford, Kent, England, United Kingdom
Hours
Open today | 10:00 – 17:00 |