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Here at Four Paws we believe that everyone looking to go into a career in dog grooming should be fully equipped with all the skills they need to succeed whether that be working in a salon or starting out on your own. We run a range of expert dog groomer training courses to help set you up with all the tools required to make you top dog! Four Paws Groom School Training Courses Four Paws Certificate in Hand Stripping – 2 day course £250 Hand stripping involves pulling out the dead outer coat of wired-haired or “rough-coated” breeds by hand, rather than cutting the hair with clippers. This allows a new wire coat to grow in. It does not hurt the dog as wire hair is not attached like our own hair or like breeds with other types of coats. Most groomers do not offer this service, since it is time-consuming and very labour intensive. This 2 day course will give you hands on skill practice of hand stripping, perfect for an owner wishing to hand strip their own dog correctly or a student looking to gain a strong basis of the skills needed to hand strip dogs as part of a career in dog grooming. Four Paws Certificate of Excellence in Hand Stripping – 4 day course £375 This course is an extension of our popular hand stripping certificate course. In this course students are given the chance to further practice their skills and complete a number of hand stripped breeds and coats. This course gives students all of the knowledge and skills required to successfully hand strip each dog breed that walks through your door. As a professional groomer this level of skill will give you an edge on your competitors as most groomers do not offer this service, since it is time-consuming and very labour intensive. Four Paws Introduction to Dog Grooming – 5 day course £700 This course is the first step in learn all about dog grooming and trying your hand at some of the less complex styles. It is perfect for students who have little knowledge of dogs but who are interested in a career in dog grooming. It is also an ideal course for dog owners who wish to learn how to correctly groom a specific breed. The course will include tools of the trade, basic handling, bathing, nail trimming, clippering and scissoring techniques. On completion of this course you will know whether you wish to pursue a career in dog grooming or if your new skills are just for your dogs to enjoy. If you wish to continue with your studies and undertake our Intermediate or Advanced Certificate level courses, the Introduction course cost and time will be deducted from your next training course. Four Paws Beginners Certificate in Dog Grooming – 10 day course £1250 This course is a step on from the introduction course offering further practical and hands on skill practice. In this course you will gain knowledge of more dog breeds and what is involved in the running of a salon. This course is perfect for students who wish to gain employment as a Junior or Apprentice Groomer and will appeal to potential employers in your application. The course will also appeal to students who have experience in grooming but wish to re-fresh their skills on suitable dog models in a grooming salon environment. The course will include tools of the trade, handling, bathing, nail trimming, clippering and scissoring techniques, breed specific clips, health and safety in the salon, choosing the right products for the dog and much more. On completion of the course you will receive a certificate in dog grooming with an individual written reference from your course tutor detailing your skill level in each component of the course. If you wish to continue with your studies and undertake our Intermediate or Advanced Certificate level courses, the Beginners course cost and time will be deducted from your next training course. Four Paws Intermediate Certificate in Dog Grooming – 15 day course £1750 This course is a step on from the beginner’s certificate course offering a more in-depth approach to dog grooming and is ideal for students who wish to gain employment as a Dog Groomer or Canine Beautician. The course will also appeal to students who have experience in grooming but wish to re-fresh their skills on suitable dog models in a grooming salon environment. The course will include handling, bathing, nail trimming, clippering and scissoring techniques, ear plucking, breed specific clips and more advanced clips such as Poodles and Bichon Frise, health and safety in the salon, choosing the right products for the dog, booking appointments to maximum effect, applying for job vacancies, basic business advice and much more. On completion of the course you will receive a certificate in dog grooming with an individual written reference from your course tutor detailing your skill level in each component of the course. If you wish to continue with your studies and undertake our Advanced Certificate level course, the Intermediate course cost and time will be deducted from your next training course. Four Paws Advanced Certificate of Excellence in Dog Grooming - 20 day Course £2200 This course provides all you need to know to successfully work or run your own business in dog grooming. You will learn to correctly groom and style a different breed each day but also gain the vital business knowledge needed to operate a successful grooming salon or mobile unit. This course will appeal to students who want to leave no stone unturned and cover every aspect of this career in detail. The course will include handling, bathing, nail trimming, clippering and scissoring techniques, ear plucking, breed specific and more advanced clips such as Poodles and Bichon Frise, health and safety in the salon, choosing the right products for the dog, booking appointments to maximum effect, business advice including insurances, pricing, expected incomes, purchasing equipment, gaining trade and much more. On completion of the course you will receive a certificate in dog grooming with an individual written reference from your course tutor detailing your skill level in each component of the course. Students wishing to complete a level 3 City and Guilds certificate are advised to study for a minimum of 20 days in a salon. Please note we offer hands on skill practice in a professional salon but any City and Guild assessments must be booked separately to this course. However, we can fully prepare you so you are ready to pass with flying colours! All of the courses can be taken in sections and divided up into manageable blocks so not to interfere with your current work or family commitments. Please discuss with us your needs and we will be happy to help.