Hands-On Dog Grooming Training in Cheshire
Unleash Your Passion and Become a Fully Qualified Dog Groomer with Our Expert-Led Courses
Learn from the experts at The Paw Pad Dog Grooming Academy. Based in Northwich in Cheshire, we provide hands-on dog grooming training enabling you to get working as a fully qualified, confident, professional dog groomer.
Small Classes of 5 Students Max
Hands on 1:1 Grooming Training from Day One
Easy Payment Plans Available
Special Offer!
15-Day Dog Grooming Course
June 16th to July 4th
Hands-on dog grooming training from day one with The Paw Pad Dog Grooming Academy, Northwich Cheshire
Discover a Rewarding Career in Dog Grooming
Being a professional dog groomer is a great career choice if you are thinking of changing jobs or earning extra cash. During times of recession, the pet industry tends to survive barely unscathed. People love their pets and want them to keep fit and healthy.
One of the best feelings is when a dog that’s been scared of the groomer and the grooming experience finally relaxes and lets you clip their nails, clip their fur, dry their head or trim their pads without stress. Gaining that trust from a dog makes it all worthwhile and here at The Paw Pad Dog Grooming Academy in Cheshire in the North West, we train you so all your pampered pooches are perfect!
The benefits of becoming a trained dog groomer are that you’ll make new friends, meet and fall in love with hundreds of dogs and have a lucrative career. You will also have a skill that you can take with you, wherever life takes you and be your own boss, giving you the flexibility for your own work-life balance.
Become a much-needed, qualified and trained dog groomer with help from The Paw Pad Dog Grooming Academy. There is a dog grooming course suitable for everyone seeking to set up their own dog grooming business. No previous dog grooming experience or qualifications are required before you start your dog grooming training.
At The Paw Pad, we love dogs, and we believe that the finished look of a dog is as important as the loving care and attention we give our pets.
Diploma in Dog Grooming
Learn how to become a professional dog groomer in Cheshire.
Level 3 Dog Grooming Training Course Diploma
Be super confident with this qualification because this is our ultimate confidence-building level 3 dog grooming course if you want plenty of experience before you set up your own business. No previous experience needed to attend our accredited Level 3 Extended Dog Grooming Diploma.
Level 3 Dog Grooming Training - Extended Diploma
As Level 3 but extended to a 4 week program. Be super confident because this is our ultimate confidence-building level 3 extended dog grooming course. Plenty of experience of different breeds before you set up your own business. No previous experience needed to attend our accredited Level 3 Extended Diploma.
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If you’re ready to start your dog grooming training, you can enrol by completing the form.
How to Become a Dog Groomer
Are you wondering, how do I become a professional dog groomer?
The answer could be in our Guide to Becoming a Dog Groomer for more information.
Read our Ultimate Guide to Starting Your Own Dog Grooming Business
Dog Grooming Qualifications & Prices
Level 3
Extended Dog Grooming Diploma
- No Experience Required
- Super Confidence Building
- Hands-on Grooming Every Day
- Skills and Business Advice
- Dog Handling
- Dog Health
- Grooming Equipment
- 5 Dog Styles
- 34 Grooming Techniques
- Private Study Group
Level 3 Extended
Extended Dog Grooming Diploma
- No Experience Required
- Super Confidence Building
- Hands-on Grooming Every Day
- Skills and Business Advice
- Dog Handling
- Dog Health
- Grooming Equipment
- 5 Dog Styles
- 34 Grooming Techniques
- Private Study Group
Become a professional dog groomer!
What qualifications do I need to be a dog groomer ?
The short answer is you don’t need a formal qualification to become a dog groomer ! Shocking I know ! Dog grooming is an unregulated business just like dog training or web design. However, it is best to find a trusted dog grooming course to ensure best practice and safety.
There are also no facts to suggest that it will become regulated.
Our dog grooming training is carried out by our experienced dog grooming training together with business advice and help in setting up your own business or grooming salon.
Meet your Dog Grooming Training Team
The Paw Pad staff are fully trained, friendly and completely understand that the decision you have taken to change your career is one of the biggest you will ever make. We are here to put you at ease with this transition and we are available any time after you graduate for free, on-going support.
What Our Students Say about their Dog Grooming School
Dog Groomers Training Gallery
Frequently Asked Questions about Becoming a Dog Groomer
What Are My Options for Gaining a Dog Grooming Qualification?
- Choose City & Guilds if you want the most widely recognised qualification and don’t mind the higher cost or theory-heavy structure.
- Choose OCN if you’re looking for an entry-level qualification to get started in the industry.
- Choose The Paw Pad Dog Grooming Academy if you want affordable, hands-on training with real-world grooming experience and business skills to launch your career.
How do I qualify as a dog groomer in the UK ?
Find a reputable dog grooming training course like ours at the Paw Pad. Look at our reviews and give Alistair a call or come visit us.
We have a detailed checklist of grooming techniques which we teach. We observe and check your techniques as we go through the course. You will learn health and safety, handling, equipment, first aid and practical things like how to set up your own dog grooming business. We normally start with a two hour introduction to dog grooming and you will be grooming from day one.
How long is a dog grooming course ?
Our 3 dog grooming courses at the Paw Pad range from 10 days, 15 days and 20 days. We recommend our Level 3 Course 15 day course, which is our most popular course.
You will learn many grooming techniques and dog styles including, spaniels, poodles, bearded, drop coats and bathing and brushing. By the time you have completed our 3 week course you’ll be able to groom any dog you meet!
How much do you earn as a dog groomer in the UK ?
Will I have a dog to groom from day one ? How much do you earn as a dog groomer in the UK ?
Yes all our model dogs are carefully chosen by the Paw Pad training team. If you wish to bring your own dog please have a chat with Alistair.
Dog Groomers Northwich
Do you need a dog groomer and live in and around Northwich ?
Urgently needed dog models, especially Bearded Dogs and Poodles !
Did you know we are always looking for dog grooming models for our salon and our custom-built grooming school is the perfect place for your pooch to relax, unwind and become a super model!
We offer bathing, clipping, nail trimming and hand stripping. Your pooch is guaranteed to leave with that ‘just stepped out of the salon’ feeling…because they’re worth it! And all at a discounted rate of £23 that’s around 50% off a normal groom. Please get in touch and book your dog groom with us.
Call to Book Your Dog Groom on 07960 289339.
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