Top Dog Groomers Training Academy

Practical, one-to-one dog grooming training in our working salon in Bishopstoke, near Eastleigh.

Dog Grooming Assistant Course — £1,500

Our 10-day course is for people with little or no grooming experience who want a practical head start towards working in a grooming salon. You will learn one-to-one alongside a Level 3 professional dog groomer, with hands-on experience in a real working salon.

Training covers dog anatomy, bathing and drying dogs correctly, nails, feet and hygiene preparation, clearing hair from paw pads, fluff drying, and much more. From the first day, you will work with dogs of different breeds, coat types and sizes, with guidance throughout.

Employers may ask for salon experience or a relevant qualification. This course is designed to help you build practical skills and experience, but it does not guarantee employment and it is not an official qualification.

30-Day Salon Shadowing Programme — £2,800

Spend 30 days shadowing grooming sessions in our calm, one-to-one salon and see the day-to-day work involved in dog grooming. This is an in-house shadowing programme, not an official qualification.
it will give you a step in the doors to offer your services as paid employment or self employed role. You can work as a dog grooming assistant or set up your own salon and start out. We can also assist you with social media/ website building and marketing. This is an added service but we will help you set up the basics.
you will learn alongside a professional at your own pace and you can do it around your current work load or children commitments. It's a rewarding job and can bring in some good income if you work hard and set yourself up.
It's a calm environment no stress or rushing around we take it as slow or as quickly as you can manage. We do offer advanced training which is more for extra scissoring skills/ Asian fusion and much more please email us or message the page to discuss.

Want to work towards an official qualification?

Dog grooming is not a legally regulated profession in the UK, so a dog-grooming certificate is not a legal requirement. We still recommend learning with an experienced professional, and employers may set their own requirements.

Our in-house courses provide practical training but do not award an official qualification. If you wish to pursue one, we can discuss arranging an independent assessor and an external evidence-based online course through iPET Network or City & Guilds, subject to availability. This route includes online coursework and assessment; the current quoted cost is £5,850 and must be confirmed with the provider. It is separate from our in-house course fees.

Learn to Groom Your Own Dog — £250 for the day

A one-to-one training day to help you learn grooming skills for your own dog in a calm salon setting.

The day is set out to make it easier for you to follow and with plenty of breaks for your doggie.