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With our years of experience in the dog grooming world, we are delighted to open our doors to students and teach dog grooming to industry standards as a registered iPET training centre, but with our personal touch to make your learning experience a special one.
We will equip you with all the support you need to learn the practical skills forming the foundation to a successful career in dog grooming.
Our welcoming team will provide a supportive and informative learning environment, packed with experience in all kinds of dog breeds to enable you to get the best from your time with us. We will also equip you with the customer service and basic business management skills to get you started on your exciting journey.
We pride ourselves on our excellent service to both dogs and their humans, and our 5 star Google rating will attest to this, and we are thrilled to be influencing the new generation of dog groomers who pass through our doors!
Please see below a list of the courses we currently offer and contact us for more information: education@HoundandCo.uk
Why choose Hound & Co for your dog grooming education?
Experience and Reputation
Industry qualified teaching with a great service reputation. We pride ourselves on our compassionate, tailored approach for our dogs and their humans, and every student will complete our courses equipped with the practical skills to groom dogs to a high standard and develop a positive demeanor to provide excellent customer service. All courses are industry recognised in collaboration with iPet and Ofqual regulated.
Practical Experience
We can provide a wide range of dog breeds to develop your skills with breed standard grooming as well as fashionable and classic styles. We will also teach a range of useful techniques to help manage anxious dogs and make it a positive and enriching grooming environment.
Tailored approach
Our courses are adapted to be inclusive of all, to make the best of your learning experience and have fun along the way! Our classes are no bigger than 2 students per teacher, enabling the privilege of personalised coaching and support.
25 Days hands on learning in our salon teaching environment
Develop the practical skills to groom to industry standard
Expert tuition from qualified and experienced teachers
403 hours of learning on a full time or part time basis – whatever works for you
No written exams, practical assessments only
No previous experience needed
Instalment payment plans available
This course is designed for those who groom as a hobby but would like to gain an industry recognised qualification.
No written exams, practical assessments only
No previous experience needed
Instalment payment plans available
Groom a minimum of 10 dogs covering 5 different breeds across the 4 coat types
The units covered in this course could count towards a higher qualification should you choose to progress with your studies
55 hours of learning
The units covered in this course could count towards a higher qualification should you choose to progress with your studies
No written exams, practical assessments only
No previous experience needed
Instalment payment plans available
£199
1 day professional course
Expert tuition from canine experts
Practice real skills on the day
Suitable for anyone working in a dog related profession such as walkers, boarders, trainers
Suitable for dog owners
No written exams
No previous experience needed
£150
Hands on experience in brushing bathing and drying dogs
Nail trimming
Discuss coat types and equipment used
Observation of dog grooming techniques demonstrated by qualified groomers
Relaxed and informal environment where you can ask as many questions as you like
Can I pay in instalments?
We can set-up a direct debit instalment plan for courses over £2000. Please get in touch to discuss your circumstances and work out a plan to suit you.
When can I start?
Contact us to discuss, we will get you enrolled and on your grooming journey as quickly as possible!
What days can I study?
We can set up a flexible training plan to suit your availability, including weekends.
Can I upgrade from one course to another?
If you have paid for the iPet Dog Grooming Certificate or Award, you can upgrade to the Level 3 Diploma by paying the additional fees and we will arrange the rest.
Will you be offering more courses in future?
We will be offering a wider range of courses very soon, please get in touch to discuss your requirements and we will see what we can do.