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Professional Dog Grooming – Academy Diploma

Professional Dog Grooming – Academy Diploma

The fastest, most hands-on route to becoming a professional groomer

Grooming Course at a Glance:
  • Duration: 25 days
  • Location: In Person, St Neots, Cambridgeshire
  • Entry Level: No experience required
  • Certification: Professional Academy Diploma
Course Breakdown

Professional Dog Grooming Course Overview

Professional Dog Grooming Course Overview

A full breakdown of your course, including what you’ll learn, your outcomes, course structure, and what happens next.

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What You'll Learn
& Experience

From Day 2, you’ll train in a real working salon, gaining hands-on experience under the guidance of our award-winning tutors. You’ll develop essential grooming skills while learning professional salon practices.

Key Skills You’ll Master:
  • Safe handling & canine behaviour
  • Bathing, drying, coat preparation & scissoring techniques
  • Styling for common commercial breeds
  • Salon procedures, hygiene, and safety
  • Client interaction & interpreting grooming instructions
  • Canine anatomy & welfare considerations
Your Course Includes:
  • Private or semi-private mentoring for personalised guidance
  • Exposure to a wide variety of breeds and coat types
  • Practical experience in a luxury, purpose-built salon using professional equipment
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Course Outcomes & Certification

By the end of the course, you’ll have the confidence and skills to thrive as a professional groomer.

You’ll Gain:
  • Practical grooming experience across multiple breeds and coat types
  • Canine first aid certification
  • Confidence handling dogs safely
  • Understanding of salon procedures and professional standards
  • Knowledge of equipment, products, and their correct use
  • Business insight and client management skills
Assessment:
  • Discussion-based quizzes and theory work
  • Two final grooms to benchmark your progress
  • Optional AIM Level 3 qualification upon completion
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Course Details

This is an intensive, hands-on course designed to take you from complete beginner to industry-ready groomer in a structured and supportive environment.

  • Course Length: 25 training days
  • Structure: Flexible - choose full-time or part-time to suit your schedule
  • Location: The Crazy Dog Ladies Academy, St Neots, Cambridgeshire
  • Cost: £5,250
Training Format
  • Small group sizes to ensure individual support
  • Combination of guided practical training and structured theory
  • Hands-on work begins from Day 2 in a real salon environment
  • Ongoing feedback to track your progress throughout the course
What’s Included in Your Course Fee
  • Full access to a professional salon environment
  • Use of industry-standard equipment throughout your training
  • All products and materials provided during the course
  • Canine first aid certification
  • Ongoing tutor support for the duration of your training
Entry Requirements
  • No previous experience required
  • Suitable for beginners, career changers, or aspiring business owners

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Next Steps after completion

This is where things change - from learning a skill to actually using it.

Whether your goal is employment or self-employment, you’ll leave with the practical experience and confidence to take that next step.

After completing the course you'll be ready to:
  • Step straight into a professional grooming role
  • Start building your own grooming business
  • Progress onto an AIM Level 3 qualification
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"Amy and Simone tailored the training to my individual needs and made every session confidence-building and genuinely enjoyable. I highly recommend this academy to anyone looking for a personalised, professional experience."
Justyna Porboska
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"I was blown away by the care and support I received. I can honestly say I am so pleased I chose this academy. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend them to any student looking to become a dog groomer."
Chloe Ratford
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"I started with very little confidence and Amy and Simone have been so supportive and encouraging throughout. I have made friends for life with these two!"
Fabia Gawthrop
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