Dog Stylist Diploma Course

Course review:

The Academy's unique Dog Stylist Diploma Course consists of ten days (Mon – Friday, over two weeks) tuition and practical training. We restrict each course to a small number of students, as we want you to have the best possible personal tuition. Each student follows their own training path, at a pace that is comfortable for them, so you will not be part of a group that is dragged through a pre-determined sequence of events whether you understand it or not! Our target for each individual one of our students is a competent and confident dog groomer - and we have an impressive track record in achieving this.

The initial stages of the course will include familiarisation in assessing and handling the dogs (not all sweet tempered and co-operative!), bathing, grooming, drying, etc. As well as a basic introduction to using the scissors, clippers and correct grooming tools.

Students will be taught how to handle the dogs and how to handle those who want to be aggressive or are nervous. The course will include ear inspections and cleaning, training on recognising ear infections and problems as well as correct nail trimming and finishing.

As the course, and your experience, advances we will be covering in more depth both the practical application of dog grooming and correct styling skills across a wide range of dog breeds. The course will include breed-specific tuition in the confirmation, correct trims and breed-related conditions in selected breeds that require regular grooming - along with general tuition and experience on a wider range of breeds.

This is very much a hands-on practical course and students will be grooming at least one dog on each day of your course.