Dog Grooming
If you are looking to start working in the dog grooming industry, or are already working within a grooming salon and want the qualification, then our courses will be an ideal entry into this industry.
Our courses are aimed at the beginner wanting to learn commercial skills to enable them to begin a career in dog grooming or for the capable groomer wanting a recognised qualification to accompany their skills. The salon is open to commercial clients, we have over 1000 dogs pass through the salon each year, we even have rare breeds such as Chinese Red Dogs, Russian Black Terriers and Hairless Chinese Crested just to name a few. Our reputation and client base is growing by the week for the standard of grooms we turn out and also for the quality of learning our students receive.
Hands-on experience
Experience grooming on different sizes and breeds including rare breeds
Commercial skills
We have over 1000 dogs pass through our salon
Expert teachers
Delivered by highly experienced teachers with vast industry knowledge and skills
Industry facilities
Purpose built up to date dog grooming facilities
Testimonials
Amy is head groomer and has been at Rodbaston for a number of years, first as a student where she trained to be a dog groomer! "Rodbaston has always been close to my heart and I could not imagine teaching anywhere else. I have been working alongside a master groomer which has allowed me to develop my skills and knowledge, therefore giving our students the best possible learning experience."
Amy Lees
Head Groomer
Elly will be working alongside Amy within the salon. Elly said: "I am very grateful to be in the position I am in now and I'm looking forward to supporting Amy in the day-to-day running of the salon, and giving the students valuable industry knowledge. I am also excited to be part of the growth of the salon."
Elouise Saville
Dog Grooming Technician
Key information
You will learn to prepare prior to bathing and how to handle and restrain dogs of all sizes and temperaments correctly and safely. You will learn scissor and clipping skills along with different bathing and drying techniques. You will be taught how to maintain and clean your equipment along with salon Biosecurity. You will gain industry knowledge and customer service skills and all vital and relevant theory to accompany the development of skills.
You will be assessed via an online test and will complete practical written assessments to test your knowledge and understanding.
You can become a:
- Dog Groomer
- Pet Store Manager
- Self-employed dog groomer
- Teacher
- Instructor
- Dog Walker
- Pet Behaviour support worker
- Kennel & Cattery Assistant
- Pet sitter
- Dog Handler
Take the next step with a career in Dog Grooming
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Dog Grooming – Level 2
- 1 course available
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Dog Grooming – Level 3
- 1 course available
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