About the Course 

This course is for those who want to become a highly skilled Dog Grooming Assistant. The subjects you will be taught on this course include :-

​

• Basic dog anatomy

• Dog behaviour

• Dog breeds and coat types

• Salon equipment overview, and salon and equipment hygiene

• Health checks and recognising and handling health problems

• Correct handling of dogs in the bath and on the table

• Choosing the correct products, drying methods and tools for different coats

• Ear cleansing & nail clipping

• Styling using clipper and scissoring methods

• De-matting methods

• Parasite control

The Level 2 course consists of 8 different units:

​

• Preparing and grooming dogs prior to bathing

• Bathing of dogs

• Drying dogs and preparing a dog for styling

• Carrying out trimming of a dog’s coat to prepare for styling

• Moving and lifting dogs

• Maintaining the cleanliness and biosecurity of the dog grooming environment

• Professional conduct

• An introduction to anatomical features, breed characteristics and behaviour of dogs

• Home learning studies is also required.

​

​

​

Why choose a City and Guilds dog grooming course with us?

Our City and Guilds Level 2 Dog Grooming course is run by a City & Guilds qualified experienced groomer/tutor, with the necessary level 3 teaching qualification. Each course has a maximum of 2 students per day to ensure 100% attention and one to one support, due to this factor all courses are on a 'first come first served basis.' 

We are very flexible with our training, we can work around your commitments, offering one to five days per week, 9.30am - 5.30pm. This is a 15 day course which is the City & Guilds minimum requirement. Our courses are professional and well structured, we will provide you with full support, confidence and help you through the whole journey.

​

Our Level 2 course is run over 183 guided learning hours which is the minimum hours required by City and Guilds to gain the full Level 2 qualification.  If you have had grooming experience we can also offer reduced learning hours training to gain the qualification, please email theposhpaw@yahoo.com for more information.

You are required to have all of your equipment before you start.  We can provide you with the full starter kit at a reduced rate should you wish to purchase this from us.

​

We strive to get every student from beginner to a happy professional and would love to welcome you to The Posh Paw.

​

​

To book a space on this course please email us at theposhpaw@yahoo.com to agree the course dates, once dates have been agreed a booking form will be emailed to you, complete the booking form and send back to us with the appropriate payment, upon booking we require a 25% deposit with the full amount to be paid two weeks prior to the start of the course. We work on a first come first served basis so your dates will only be secure once the 25% deposit clears in our account. Once payment has been received a confirmation and placement offer will be sent by return. 

​

You can also add our endorsed Canine First Aid Course to this certification.

​

​

​

​

​