Train to become a dog groomer

The Pet Industry Federation works with a number of private grooming schools to deliver the City & Guilds dog grooming qualifications.Our privateÂÂÂ schools have undergone rigorous checks, as well as an audit, to ensure that they provide the best grooming training for City & Guilds qualificationsÂÂÂ in the UK.ÂÂÂ If you are interested in becoming a dog groomer, you can rest-assured that any of the schools listed below will provide top-quality training, advice and guidance to give you the best start possible to your new career.

In addition, PIF has recently begun working in partnership with Hadlow College to manage the 'Hadlow PIF Grooming School', where students can access City & Guilds dog grooming training at Hadlow College's award-winning Animal Management Unit. Click on the link to find out more.

The training schools listed at the end of the page have undertaken to conform to the terms of the Pet Industry Federation Training Centres Charter. The proprietors and/or tutors of the listed centres have the necessary experience and qualifications to undertake the courses offered.ÂÂÂÂ For more information on a course, please contact the training centre directly.

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PREMIER

Level 2 City & Guilds Certificate for Dog Grooming Assistants
Level 3 City & Guilds Introductory Certificate in Dog Grooming
Level 3 City & Guilds Diploma for Professional Dog Grooming
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Level 2 City & Guilds Certificate for Dog Grooming Assistants

Level 3 City & Guilds Introductory Certificate in Dog Grooming

PIF Higher Diploma
City & Guilds Advanced or Level 3 Diploma in Professional Dog Grooming
A nationally recognised formal teaching qualification

STANDARD

Level 2 City & Guilds Certificate for Dog Grooming Assistants
Level 3 City & Guilds Introductory Certificate in Dog Grooming
Level 3 City & Guilds Diploma for Professional Dog Grooming

Level 2 City & Guilds Certificate for Dog Grooming Assistants

Level 3 City & Guilds Introductory Certificate in Dog Grooming

City & Guilds Advanced or Level 3 Diploma in Professional Dog Grooming
A nationally recognised formal teaching qualification

Premier Satellite Training Centres

Abbfabb Academy of Dog Grooming Training
79a, Tavistock Road, Callington, Cornwall, PL17 7RD
Tel 01579 383004 or 07779330289
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Website www.doggroomertraining.co.uk

Canine Design
The Green Willow, Victoria Square, Evercreech, Shepton Mallet, BA4 6JP
Lesley Garratt LCGI
Tel: 01749 830723 E-mail : This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
www.caninedesign.co.uk

Canis Finest Dog Grooming
Osney Cottage, Osney Hill Farm, Witney, Oxfordshire OX29 6PJ
Judy Chappell
Tel: 01993 702558
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www.canisgrooming.co.uk

D-O-G Grooming Studio
204 Trinity Road, Wandsworth, London, SW17 7HP
Anita Karikas LCGI
Tel: 0208 7675616 Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
www.doggroomingstudiocourses.net

Â KD Grooming Studio
Balsam Farm, Common Road, Wincanton, Somerset, BA9 9RB
Kelly Davis LCGI
Tel: 07748 573446 E Mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
www.kdgroomingstudio.co.uk

Welsh Grooming Academy
Milland Road, Neath, West Glamorgan, SA11 1NJ
Matthew Spry
Tel: 01639 633503 E-mail: 
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www.welshgroomingacademy.co.uk