Course descriptions

All courses are at Fairways Garden Centre, Ashbourne.

In-house Grooming Course (20 days) £2,500 (was £3,000)
Practical only and non-accredited. This course is for people with other commitments who want to focus on learning grooming and styling skills, without the theory.

20 days, on Thursdays, Fridays or Saturdays, one or two days a week. Immediate start. Includes a tunic.

You will groom a minimum of 10 dogs across 4 coat types. Covers coat preparation, planning dog grooming styles, health checks and canine behaviour, bathing and drying, clipping, and maintaining equipment.

After 12 months of grooming you could be eligible to fast-track to an accredited Level 3 Diploma, for an additional £1,490.

£500 non-refundable deposit secures your place.

iPET Network Level 3 Award in an Introduction to Dog Grooming (5 days) £1,390
Dip your toe into a career in dog grooming. You will learn to safely prepare, style and finish a number of different dog breeds.

Ideal if you are new to dogs and want to work as a groomer’s assistant or stylist, or you are an owner who wants to groom a specific breed correctly in a variety of styles.

You will groom a minimum of 5 dogs across 3 breeds, complete 2 theory workbooks, keep grooming diaries for the dogs you style, and finish with a grooming assessment. No need to have completed Level 2 first.

£500 non-refundable deposit secures your place.

iPET Network Level 3 Certificate in Dog Grooming and Introduction to Styling (15 days) £2,990
If grooming to a great standard is your aim, this is the course for you. Hands-on, practical training from the start, with friendly tutors, in our modern training academy.

You will groom a minimum of 10 dogs across 4 coat types. Covers coat preparation, planning dog grooming styles, health checks and canine behaviour, bathing and drying, clipping, and maintaining equipment.

After gaining more practical experience, you can be eligible for the Fast-Track Diploma route after 12 months.

£500 non-refundable deposit secures your place.

iPET Network Level 3 Diploma in Dog Grooming and Salon Management (25 days) £4,490
Gain the skills and knowledge to prepare, style and finish a range of dog breeds, understand health and safety in a dog grooming salon, practise business management, and gain skills in canine emergency first aid.

You will groom at least 20 dogs, including a minimum of 10 different breeds and 6 coat types. There is a mix of practical and theory work, assessed through practical demonstration and coursework, with no formal exam. No need to have completed Level 2 first.

Units: health and safety in a dog grooming environment; promoting the welfare of dogs; customer care and managing complaints; assessing and planning grooming styles and maintaining equipment; health checking, handling and canine behaviour; preparing, styling and finishing a range of breeds; canine emergency first aid; planning the operation of a small canine business.

£500 non-refundable deposit secures your place.

Dog Grooming Taster Day (1 day) £150
Get a feel for life as a dog groomer. Work alongside our team, who will be happy to answer your questions. Get hands-on experience bathing, drying and brushing dogs. You may also meet our students and chat to them about their experiences.

The full fee is invoiced when you book.

Groom Your Own Dog (1 day) £250
Learn how to groom your own dog in a modern, fully equipped salon, working with qualified groomers. Understand the need for correct preparation and learn the fundamental skills for your breed.

The full fee is invoiced when you book.

Junior Groom Your Own Dog Day, ages 14 to 16 (1 day) £75
A day course for younger groomers keen to experience life in a dog grooming salon.

The full fee is invoiced when you book.

Canine First Aid Level 2 £65
Covers the basics of canine first aid, including CPR and resuscitation. [Add the course length and what else it covers.]

The full fee is invoiced when you book.

iPET Network Level 3 Award in Canine First Aid (1 day) £150
A one-day award in canine first aid, so the dogs in your care stay safe.

The full fee is invoiced when you book.