Pooch Dog Spa Training Academy

The pooch Dog Spa Training Academy offers comprehensive and innovative dog grooming courses. We have developed our courses to address the evolving landscape of the dog grooming industry and new requirements this places on grooming professionals. A growth in dog spa treatments, bespoke pet styling techniques, changing customer expectations, online marketing, and the introduction of new dog breeds all require a new skill-set not previously taught in most training schools. The standard of our training matches the exacting standards of our Spa and students can be reassured they are receiving the most relevant and leading edge grooming training to help them develop a successful career.

To speak with our training co-ordinator or to request course availability please call 01252 216 100 or email training@poochdogspa.com.

We also offer bespoke training courses, and consultancy services for those setting up a new business to wishing to grow their existing business. Call us on 01252 216 100 for a free consultation.
 

10 Day Course – Grooming Assistant

Course Fee: £2000
Course Days: Weekdays
Course times: 09:30 – 16:00

This course is designed for those who want to become a highly skilled Dog Grooming Assistant who understand their subject and is able to prepare a dogs coat for styling.

  • Basic dog anatomy
  • Dog behaviour
  • Dog breeds and coat types
  • Salon equipment overview, and salon and equipment hygiene
  • Grooming tools and equipment overview, and how to choose the correct tools for the job
  • Management of dogs visiting the salon
  • Pre-bath health checks and recognising and handling health problems
  • Correct handling of dogs in the bath and on the table
  • Hand bathing and hydro-bath bathing methods
  • Choosing the correct products for different coats
  • Ear cleansing & nail clipping
  • Drying and brushing methods of different coat types
  • Coat clipping and using attachment comb
  • Basic scissoring of a variety of breeds
  • De-matting methods
  • Parasite control
  • Home study includes 4 hours instructional DVDs further discussing topics of the course

Each day includes a half hour lunch break. Your course work and modules completed will be recorded and certificate provided that details what you have learnt on your course.
 

20 Day Course – Grooming Stylist

Course Fee: £4,000
Course Days: Weekdays
Course times: 09:30 – 16:00

This course provides the foundation to pursue your goal in becoming a professional Dog Grooming Stylist. Gain confidence and experience across a wide variety of breeds by grooming a dog from start to finish under our supervision. Learn the latest pet styling skills. This course covers all the topics listed in the 10 day course plus the following

  • Practical experience grooming a variety of breeds
  • Choosing the best cut for your canine client
  • Breed standard styling
  • How to achieve perfect the Puppy cut and Teddy bear cut
  • Grooming Poodles and Doodles
  • Corrective grooming techniques
  • Dealing with severely matted coats
  • Hand stripping
  • Home study includes 20 hours of instructional DVDs further discussing topics of the course

Each day includes a half hour lunch break. Your course work and modules completed will be recorded and certificate provided that details what you have learnt on your course.

 

Bespoke Courses

We offer bespoke training courses and consultancy services for those setting up a new grooming business or wishing to grow their existing business. With over 25 years in business management, sales, and marketing we can help take your business to the next level. Topics covered are tailored to your requirements and can be taken in person at our Spa or by phone. Call us on 01252 216 100 for a free consultation.