What do you need to consider ?

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Dog grooming is physically demanding work and not suited to everyone.

It is not recommended as a career if you suffer any skeletal/muscular issues or are prone to repetitive strain injuries. Asthma may also present some problems.

You may love dogs but bear in mind, loving them doesn’t always mean you can work with them.You need to be able to switch from “owner mode” to “professional mode”. If you are not able to leave aside excessive hugs and kisses while you are working on the dog, then the dog does not see you as a pack leader and misbehaves. In a dogs mind there must be a pack leader and if that is not you, the groomer, then the dog will assume the roll.

Dog Grooming is not a career that can be learnt in a class room situation or via correspondence format. It is a hands-on trade that needs to be learnt by practical application. That is why your five weeks with us is so intensive and hard work because we want you to experience as much of salon life as possible
* Our course is a full time one. It normally runs Tuesday to Friday for 5 week minimum, minimum of 20 days
* Due to the nature of the "hands-on" syllabus,within a busy
grooming salon, no weekend or evening courses are available
* Course Cost €4,300 for the Basic 5 Weeks 
* We recommend doing a Taster Day prior to booking a full course.
This will cost €100 but is deducted off any course subsequently booked.
*Course is on one-to-one basis
        so the number of bookings available each year is limited. click here for full course details

Why choose us ?

  • We have completed 4 exams to achieve our City & Guilds 7750 Level 3 qualification
  • Completed a further 9 exams to achieve our Higher Diploma in Dog Grooming
  • We hold teaching Qualifications from NUI Maynooth
  • We were invited to join the prestigious Guild of Master Groomers
  • We try to help each and every student to reach their own personal goals. 
  • Our help and guidance does not end on the final day of a student's course. We are always available as support back up to our students.
  • Extensive knowledge and experience gained from working in the industry for over 30 years.

Irish Professional Dog Groomers Association Quote :
When sourcing a training centre, enquire about the qualifications your tutor holds. The only industry led professional qualifications available to dog groomers are :

* City & Guilds Dog Grooming 7750 Advanced Certificate now being replaced with 7763 Professional  Diploma Cert

* Higher Diploma in Dog Grooming
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It is in your interest to train with some one who has one or both of the above qualifications, to ensure the content of your training is of the highest standard