Dog Grooming Training Courses Bristol
The Paw Pad Dog Grooming Academy based in Cheshire
Become a professional dog groomer in Bristol and the South West with The Paw Pad Grooming Academy.
Diploma in Dog Grooming
Learn how to become a professional dog groomer in Cheshire.
Level 3 | 15-Day Dog Grooming Course
This is our most popular dog grooming course in Bristol. Level 3 dog grooming course is designed to boost learners’ confidence and fine-tune their styling techniques, preparing them for a successful pet grooming career post-graduation.
If you’re looking for a more in-depth education, our Extended Level 3 Extended Dog Grooming Course dives into the specifics of the trade, product suitability, and other highly technical elements.
Bonus Weeks Dog Grooming Extra Training Course Offer
Sometimes three (or four) weeks just isn’t enough — and that’s where our Bonus Weeks come in. These are designed exclusively for Paw Pad graduates who want extra salon time to really cement their skills.
Thinking about becoming a dog groomer? Our Dog Grooming Taster Day in Cheshire is the perfect way to find out if this exciting, rewarding career is right for you. Spend a full day in our professional training salon, get hands-on with real dogs, and experience the life of a groomer for yourself. You’ll learn from experienced tutors, handle salon tools, and even bathe and dry a dog under supervision.
Dog Grooming Qualifications & Prices
Level 3
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
Secure your spot today for only £599!
- Please note: deposits are non-refundable due to limited course spaces
Bonus Weeks Offer
- Work with a wide mix of real dogs
- Focus on areas you want to improve, whether that’s clipping, scissoring, styling or handling
- Build up speed and confidence working to salon standards
- Pick up extra tips, tricks and one-to-one support from our trainers
- Leave with even more grooms under your belt, ready for paying clients
Secure your spot today!
- Please note: deposits are non-refundable due to limited course spaces
- 1 full day (10:00 AM – 4:00 PM)
- Tour our training salon and meet the team.
- Learn what a professional dog groomer does day-to-day.
- Understand basic health and safety, plus an introduction to tools and handling techniques.
- The highlight of the day! Bathe, shampoo, and dry a dog with expert guidance.
Secure your spot today!
- Please note: deposits are non-refundable due to limited course spaces
- 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
Secure your spot today for only £599!
- Please note: deposits are non-refundable due to limited course spaces
Dog Grooming Courses
Here at the Paw Pad Dog Grooming Academy, we have three levels of hands-on Dog Grooming courses that welcome students from Bristol, all operated from our centre in Northwich, Cheshire. All of our courses are designed to give you the skills you need to work as a professional dog groomer, whether working for someone else or starting your own dog grooming salon.
- Flexible Hours
- Lucrative
- Fun
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 Are Saying
Frequently Asked Questions
What would happen if dog grooming became regulated?
Wales is the closest real-world reference point right now, because the Welsh Government has been developing a national model for animal welfare activities and has specifically noted that pet grooming is currently unregulated and would be considered as a later phase. Learn more
Based on how UK animal-activity licensing works elsewhere, regulation would most likely look like licensing plus demonstrable competence — not a sudden demand for one single “approved” qualification. In England’s statutory licensing guidance for animal activities, competence can be evidenced either by an Ofqual-regulated qualification or by relevant knowledge and experience, and where no accredited course exists, industry training evidence can be used. Learn more
That’s why long-running, practical training routes tend to hold up well: a track record, clear welfare standards, safe handling, and credible training history are exactly the kinds of things licensing frameworks look for. (As always, the exact details would depend on what the government introduces — but regulation rarely wipes out an entire established industry overnight.)
What dog models do you use?
Paw Pad dog models are carefully selected, get plenty of breaks and as a student, you are fully supervised by our qualified trainers.
What about different breeds?
Each breed has different requirements and needs. Only confident canines with suitable coats are accepted.
What happens after my course has finished?
You might have left the Paw Pad classroom, yet as with most skills you start to learn much more as you start to groom clients’ dogs.
Don’t worry though as Paw Pad is on hand if you have any queries after your course has finished.
What about course dates?
As with any form of learning, it is best to acquire the knowledge in weekly stints and as close together as possible. The problem with having large gaps between learning weeks is that you can forget important and vital information.
Can I bring my own dog to groom during my training period?
This is possible however you would need to let us know so we can fit them into your training schedule.
Where is the Paw Pad based?
We are based in Northwich in Cheshire and we have a good rail and road network nearby.
We have our own fully-equipped, custom-built salon.
Get in Touch from Bristol, based in Northwich, Cheshire
If you’re ready to embark on an exciting career in dog grooming, The Paw Pad Dog Grooming Academy is here to help. Contact us today to learn more about our courses, fees, and enrolment options.