CANINE DESIGN ACADEMY OF GROOMING

Our courses are tailored very much to meet individual needs and are geared to your own learning speed and requirements, catering for the complete beginner to the more experienced groomer. All tuition is to C&G standards.
Training provided is intensive, with a great deal of time being spent on practical work. Training can be taken in stages rather than as a one-off course should that be required.

Practical Training

During your practical training you are provided with 'model dogs' to work on. The range of breeds used will be as wide as possible with you being responsible for the grooming and trimming of these dogs from start to finish.
You will also learn how to deal with various coat types, basic health and safety aspects i.e. cleaning and removing hair from ears, claw clipping, expressing anal glands, dog handling and controlling etc.
Demonstrations and supervision are provided throughout this time by your tutors.

Theory

This is covered in a manual, which is yours to take home, test papers, projects and videos. Subjects covered include setting up and running a grooming business, record keeping, customer relations, health and hygiene. We recommend that you study the manual during your stay where we are available to offer support and advice.

Back Up Service

We offer a full back-up service to all of our ex-students should they need help after they have completed their training. We are always available to offer help and advice over the telephone or by email should this be required.

Diploma

On completion of your course you are issued with a Diploma certificate.

Graded Certificates
Students reaching the required standard will be awarded a graded certificate.

Certificate of Excellence in Handling and Control
As promoters of excellent handling within the Grooming Industry, we will award this certificate ONLY to students who demonstrate sympathetic but effective handling throughout their course, with NO signs of loss of temper or impatience at any time.

Assessments
All students are constantly assessed throughout their course and will be provided with a daily assessment sheet on the work they have carried out.

Report
All students are provided with a written report on completion of their course.

Intermediate Certificate
As we are a Pet Care Trust approved Training and Satellite Assessment Centre, we can offer a nationally recognised qualification, the 'Intermediate Certificate' to all students attending courses of 20 days or longer. If you are interested in completing this qualification whilst you are with us, there is a small additional fee payable to cover registration with the Pet Care Trust, workbook and certificate. Details are available on request.

Assessment Days

We can offer assessment days for the C&G examination.

Course Duration

Courses are run throughout the year with dates and duration tailored to meet individual needs, from 1 day to 3 months. We recommend a minimum of 20 days if you wish to start your own business.

Accommodation

Accommodation is sometimes available on site, or there are plenty of good quality B&Bs locally. Please ask for details.