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DOG GROOMING ACADEMY
Located in Petersfield

It's Time To Pursue Your Dream Career

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DOG GROOMING TASTER DAY

 

1 day  - (10.00-16.00) - Weekdays only

 

£120

 

This day is perfect for someone thinking of becoming a dog groomer. You will get to experience a busy salon environment first hand and see the academy in full swing.  

 

Spend the day in a friendly salon observing techniques such as bathing, drying, blasting, combing, and clipping. Meet the team and see the training academy. And most importantly, ask as many questions as you may have about becoming a dog groomer. 

LEVEL 3 DIPLOMA IN DOG GROOMING

Qualification providers include AIM, iPET and Skills & Education

40 Practical training days plus home study

(Students can attend anything from 1-4 days a week depending on availability)

 

Weekdays only​

£5895

Monthly payment plans are available

The qualification is completed throughout 40 days of training throughout our  academy in Petersfield, Chichester and Southampton  plus home study, you will groom a variety of breeds and cover a large number of styles. ​

You will receive a start up kit which includes the basic tools required to begin your grooming career with over £350.​

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ADVANCED LEVEL 3 DIPLOMA

Qualification providers include AIM, iPET and Skills & Education

 

Up to 2 years to complete

2 salon assessment days (yours or mine)

 

£1200

This option is for someone who has been grooming for a minimum of one year but: has no formal qualifications, has a level 2 qualification, or those wishing to take an alternative route.

The price will include a full course portfolio , all of your assessment fees, and a day with you in person or via video call to talk you through the qualification and assess your three breeds, full support from your tutor as you go through the qualification, your AIM Level 3 Diploma in Dog Grooming certificate. The only part that is not included in the price is the expenses if you would like your tutor to do your initial day in your own salon. If you come to our salon there is no extra cost.

GROOM YOUR OWN DOG DAY

 

(10.00-14.00) Friday, Saturday or Sunday

From £250 for the day

A day in which our skilled tutors will guide you through the best tools and techniques to use to groom your own pet. We will create a foundation of knowledge needed to groom your dog. This is to ensure safety throughout. You will then put into practice this knowledge and then groom your dog from start to finish with the help of our tutors

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BESPOKE GROOMING COURSES 

 

(9.30-15.00) Weekdays only

From £120 a day

 

This course is suited to someone who has been working in the grooming industry but would like to additional tuition with styling techniques or breed styles. This course is bespoke depending on these requirements along with the number of days and price. Please contact us to discuss

 

LEVEL 3 AWARD IN

CANINE FIRST AID

 

(10.00-14.00) Sundays

£80 for the day

Learn the essential skills of Canine first aid. Ideal for pet owners and pet professionals. 

The day covers; assessing an injured dog, wounds, CPR, choking, poison, burns, bandaging, first aid kits. 

 

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LEVEL 4 HIGHER PROFESSIONAL DIPLOMA IN DOG GROOMING

 

Remote qualification for 5 practical assessments

£850 

Flexible distance learning.

Demonstrate your expertise and demonstrate an excellent standard of dog grooming skills for both breed standard and freestyle grooming.

5 Practical assessments including:

Hand Strip – Breed standard wire coat

Hand Strip – Breed standard silky coat

Hand Scissor – Breed standard wool coat

Breed standard styling – any coat type

Clip and Scissor – (Freestyle, any coat type/breed)

 

LEVEL 3 AWARD IN CREATIVE DOG GROOMING

 

(10.00-14.00) 5 day course on a Friday (on set dates)

£1500

Aimed at someone who wish to gain the skills and knowledge to safely plan, design and style a range of dogs using a selection of creative grooming techniques, including use of chalks, blow pens, temporary, semi-permanent colour, and coat carving.

 

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Bentleys dog grooming Training Academy offers comprehensive and innovative dog grooming courses in Petersfield. We have created a number of dog grooming courses which cover the requirements needed when becoming a dog groomer. Shelley is the main tutor at Bentleys and is passionate about helping people and sharing her extensive knowledge of luxury grooming and dog care.  With years of experience pampering pooches, her students are always left with an extensive amount of knowledge and skills to lead successful careers in dog grooming for themselves. So much so, many of Bentleys Dog Grooming Training Academy graduates are running successful businesses as qualified dog groomers. We offer the  Level 3 Diploma course in Dog Grooming.

Our courses cover bespoke pet styling techniques, changing customer expectations, online marketing, and the introduction of new dog breeds which is a new skill-set not previously taught in most training schools. The standard of our training matches the exacting standards of our very busy Salon and our students can be reassured they are receiving the most relevant dog grooming training to help them develop a successful career.

 

To complete the AIMLevel 3 Diploma course you do not need any previous dog grooming experience and you are not required to have completed any courses before attending.

Payment plans are available. Contact us to find out more 

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LEVEL 3 AWARD IN HANDSTRIPPING

 

Contact us for availability

£350

Aimed at someone who wishes to gain the skills and knowledge to handstrip a range of breeds and styles, whilst carrying out safe handling techniques.

 

LEVEL 3 AWARD IN PROMOTION OF CANINE SKIN, HAIR & NAIL HEALTH

 

Remote course. To be completed in your own time

£250

Develop your understanding of anatomy and the physiology of canine skin, hair and nails.

Recognise signs of skin disease, use appropriate techniques and products and be able to provide education to owners.

 

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LEVEL 2 AWARD IN AN INTRODUCTION TO CANINE NUTRITION

 

Remote course. To be completed in your own time

£250

Aimed at someone working with dogs in a range

of capacities such as pet retail, dog walkers, sitters, day care and trainers. Who need a basic understanding of the principles

of food and feeding of dogs.

 

LEVEL 3 AWARD

IN CANINE ORAL HYGIENE

 

Remote course. To be completed in your own time

£250

The qualification has been designed to give Candidates the knowledge and understanding of preventative canine dental care and oral hygiene, knowledge of canine dental anatomy and professional practice.

 

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