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  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.  Dog grooming can be anything you want it to be, a full time exciting career that will take you around the country competing in dog grooming shows,  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 small personal classes are no more than two students per tutor, 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,

Our courses run 3 days per week Wednesdays, Thursdays & Fridays 10am - 5.00pm

• Personal Tutoring 
• Class of two per tutor only
• Friendly Welcoming team who will build your confidence and hold your hand through this enjoyable journey 
• Lots of practical training with up to 3 grooms per day in all breed styles and commercial pet trims
• No experience or previous training necessary 
• Ofqual & CCEA Accepted & Recognised Industry Qualifications
• Full theory support & Salon set up advise
• Full aftercare support and advice
• Relaxed, comfortable and fully equipped salon
• 5 days free work experience days for all students for up to 6 months after their course (subject to availability)
• 10% discount on all salon tools & equipment whilst on our course.
• Convenient location near A2, M25 and walking distance from public transport links

 Sue the Owner of Woodland Paws,  is a fully qualified City & Guilds Groomer, Holds a level 3 Vocational Tutor certificate & Level 3 vocational Assessor award, with over 5 years tutoring and 10 years industry experience. Sue originally trained at a school just like this, changing a 12 year office career, so fully understands what a big step it is, Sue is happy to ease your mind with any questions and passing on as much knowledge and experience as she can.

Emma - Our Senior stylist holds her City Guilds Level 2 and ipet Level 3 Diploma and has been grooming and helping along side Sue in the classroom for 3 years. Emma is a talented groomer and is happy to help in any way she can, she will put you at ease and promote your confidence with her patient calming personality.

Carolina - Our Salon Stylist & classroom assistant has been grooming with us 2 years she holds her City & Guilds Level 2 and is currently undergoing her ipet level 3 Diploma. Carolina is a very friendly and helpful person and is always on hand to assist us in class.