What Qualifications Do I Need to Become a Dog Groomer?

16 July 2024

What Qualifications Do I Need to Become a Dog Groomer?
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The dog grooming industry is not regulated, letting people become professional dog groomers even without proper qualifications or certifications. But dedicating time and mastering the art of grooming dogs can help you become a better dog groomer.

If you’ve decided to become a professional dog groomer, it’s time to get started with the requisite grooming certifications. Naturally, you need to pursue this training from a reputed grooming institution, where you’re well-versed with not just the theoretical aspects but have ample hands-on training too. If you’re looking for reputed and reliable dog grooming training courses in London and the UK, you can always reach out to the D-O-G Grooming Studio.

We offer a wide range of part-time and full-time courses spanning different durations. So if you’re interested in becoming a professional pet groomer, you can always choose our courses at your convenience. At the D-O-G Grooming studio, we teach only the recognized qualifications and work to the highest standards of teaching. Let’s have a look at the courses we offer at our institute:

Courses We Offer

City & Guilds Level 2 & 3 Combined Course

City & Guilds Level 2 and 3 combined dog grooming course in London. Both qualifications in one programme, 29 days hands-on training, 58 dogs groomed, no prior experience needed. Wandsworth Common and Wimbledon Park salon studios.
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City & Guilds Level 2 Course

City & Guilds Level 2 Certificate for Dog Grooming Assistants (7863-02) at our London training schools. 10 days hands-on salon training plus home study. Open to anyone aged 16 or above with no prior experience.
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iPET Level 3 Diploma in Dog Grooming & Salon Management

iPET Network Level 3 Diploma in Dog Grooming and Salon Management at our London training schools. 20 days of practical salon training, three practical assessments, no theory exams and no prerequisites.
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D-O-G Intensive Course

Intensive dog grooming course in London for students who want to launch a grooming career without formal exams. 20 days of practical salon training, approximately 40 dogs groomed, certificate of attendance on completion.
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City & Guilds Level 3

City & Guilds Level 3 Diploma in Dog Grooming (7863-03) for groomers ready to qualify as professional stylists. 23 days salon training in London at our Wandsworth Common and Wimbledon Park studios.
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Half Day Taster Course

Half-day dog grooming taster course in London. £100 for a three-hour session combining observation and hands-on time in the salon, available Monday to Saturday at our Wandsworth Common and Wimbledon Park studios.
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City & Guilds Level 3 Through ELCAS

City & Guilds Level 3 Diploma in Dog Grooming funded through ELCAS, designed for armed forces service leavers retraining for a career in professional dog grooming. Run at our two London training schools.
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