COURSE PRICE - £1,350

Our intensive 8 Day Grooming Assistant Course is the perfect first step into the world of professional dog grooming.

Designed for beginners, or those looking to build on some existing grooming experience, this hands-on training program covers all the foundation level dog grooming skills, from safely preparing dogs for grooming to understanding the fundamentals of canine anatomy, coat types, grooming tools, and techniques.

Whether you're dreaming of becoming a certified dog groomer, working in a salon, or starting your own pet grooming business, this course will give you the confidence, knowledge, and practical experience you need to succeed.

What's great about this course? - If you'd like to continue training with us, you can! All are courses at Riber Pets Groom School "Bolt On" to each other and are designed so our students don't have to make large upfront financial investments!

Enrol now and take the first step toward unleashing your potential as a dog groomer!

BACK TO OUR GROOMING COURSES

LEARN THE MAGIC BEHIND DOG GROOMING

  • BATHING DOGS

    It's not as easy as you might think! We will teach you all you need to know about shampoo dilution, proper rinsing techniques, dog safety and coat types!

  • DRYING A DOG'S COAT

    We’ll show you drying techniques tailored to each dog’s coat type in order to perfectly prepare for their groom.

  • NAIL TRIMMING

    Learn how to identify the quick and trim a dog's nail to an appropriate length. Build confidence with difference nail sizes and colours.

  • DESHEDDING

    Learn techniques and use the right equipment to blast, brush and clear out dead coat during a dog's groom.

  • PAW PAD TRIMMING

    Learn how to clean out hair around the pad of a dog's feet using mini clippers and the benefits of this as part of grooming preparation.

  • EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE

    Grooming gear is costly! We will show you how to maintain, sharpen and service your kit to keep it performing for longer.

  • THE ANIMAL WELFARE ACT

    Learn about the Animal Welfare Act and the reasonable steps taken to meet the 5 Welfare needs in a commercial grooming salon

  • ANIMAL BEHAVIOUR

    We'll teach you how handle the dogs in your care & spot the signs of atypical behaviour. You'll the steps that can be taken in order to respond to this safety.

  • HEALTH & SAFETY

    Learn the fundamentals of running a grooming salon with the welfare of dogs and groomers at the forefront. Use PPE to prevent unjury.

  • STYLE PLANNING & HEALTH CHECKING

    Learn how to identify common health issues and plan ahead for the dog in your care accordingly.

  • BREED & COAT TYPES

    Learn different breeds, groups and coat types and their common characteristics in the context of grooming.

  • LEARN COMMON HEALTH CONDITIONS

    Learn to look out for common Ear, Eye & Skin Conditions as well as parasites & zoonotic diseases.

We have schools in Matlock, Duffield amd Etwall so are perfectly positioned for students across Derbyshire and the surrounding areas.

You are welcome to visit any of our locations before your training starts with us - Come and say hi!