“I thoroughly enjoyed the course and learnt new skills and confidence in handling our feline friends. I was amazed how calm the cats were throughout the process. There was little or no signs of distress and most actually enjoyed their experience. All the cats looked amazing once they had finished their full groom. I was delighted to have passed the qualification after a week’s tuition and have now added this skill and service to my own grooming salon.”
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Sally Pallaris
“I’m Over the Moon!! “I’ve been searching for a professional cat grooming service for a long time, they are far and few between when it comes to grooming Persians. In the past Bubble has come home stressed, needless to say the groomer came out worse. My experience with Absolutely Animals from start to finish has been an absolute pleasure. Not only were they polite and treated my cat with the respect and delicacy she needed, they educated me into why and how I can reduce knotting. When I arrived to collect Bubble I was expecting her to have had to be shaved all over, however she was looking so beautiful and chilled. I was over the moon, but the icing on the cake was Absolutely Animals showed me a video of how she was handled, she was loving it, they’re techniques are second to none, they’ve just gained a long term customer every 8 weeks…..thank you!”
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Luisa Stravino 2019
The cat grooming course was amazing and so hands on. I was able to handle and groom lots of different breeds of cats and work with different temperaments. I was trained to safely bathe, dry, clip and trim as well as shown how to judge situations, always having the cats best interests in mind. The trainers were
professional, friendly and knowledgeable, showing me the best way to work in a supportive way. I would highly recommend this course which I completed over eight days. I have finished feeling confident and exciting about cat grooming. -
Andina Treamer 2020
I have almost completed my Cat grooming course with Heidi and Kay. Having briefly attended another grooming course first and was feeling quite despondent by the whole cat grooming experience, I was recommended to book with Absolutely Animals. I spoke to Kay on the phone and explained I felt I was lacking in confidence due to the other course, she made me feel at ease about trying again.
I highly recommend Absolutely Animals – Heidi and Kay were my teachers on the cat grooming, it was done in a calm, quiet, informative atmosphere, I have one more day to do to brush up on my clipping and if I / they feel I need another day I can book a flexible day with them.
Heidi even let me have a practice clip on Prada her standard poodle!! To get a feel for clippers and to understand the correct pressure.
I came home feeling more confident, less stressed and a feeling of yes I can do this as a chosen career.
Thank you so much to both of you and Nicole! I will see you very soon. -
Carol Wilson 2019
I am a dog groomer and I took the three day course on cat grooming at Absolutely Animals. I absolutely loved it! I had a great time and learnt loads. Staff have excellent knowledge on cat grooming and handling. I would advise anyone to take this course before starting to groom cats. I now feel confident and inspired to go out and groom cats safely.
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Margaret Marsh 2020
I have just completed day six of the Absolutely Animals, fantastic eight day intensive cat grooming course. I arrived a novice and under the expert guidance and tuition of Heidi and Kay, I have gained a wealth of knowledge in cat behaviour and temperament, cat health and welfare, handing and all aspects of grooming, from bathing and drying to clipping. The training is very hands on and I had the opportunity to hone my skills on a variety of different cat breeds and coat types. I also learned about the equipment needed to be a successful groomer and how to use and care for it correctly. I even had the opportunity to undertake some dog grooming which gave invaluable experience in clipping and scissor work. I feel so much more confident in my ability now. Thank you so much and really looking forward to completing my course in the not too distant future.
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How do you become a dog groomer?
Training to become a dog groomer is a great way to start your career or business. There are many areas of dog grooming to learn about and we can help you with your progress via our certified dog grooming courses.
The best way to become a dog groomer is to take one of our professional dog grooming courses at Absolutely Animals. We have a range of courses that are bespoke to the individual, so whatever previous experience you have will be used to tailor the course.
We can provide you with accredited CPD online course for starting your own business, which includes writing a business plan and receiving an end of course certificate. Our 32 day platinum dog grooming course provides all the information and training you need to become a professional groomer.
- Learn how to understand the emotional and physical needs of the dog when grooming
- Hands-on practical’s including handling, demonstrations, and equipment practice sessions for home
- Equipment maintenance videos
- Online First Aid Course taught by a Vet, Dr Sophie Bell
We can provide a fantastic Starter Pack that you take home at the end of the course, which includes, Clipper blades, Extension combs, Scissor set, Combs, Brush, Nail Trimmers, Hand stripping Tools, Apron and a Trimmer with 5 settings. You’ll be able to start grooming without having to prepare all the required tools for the job.
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Why take your dog to a groomer?
We humans regularly wash ourselves in the shower, brush our teeth, put on creams and oils to help our skin and hair. Your dog is no different and has needs of its own that can be delivered by grooming regularly.
A dogs coat is important and keeping it maintained is essential for a healthy dog and life style. A dog may have up to two coats of fur depending on its breed. The undercoat of fur is for insulation to keep the dog warm, whilst the outer top coat is for protecting the dog with stiff guard hairs that repel water and shield from dirt. Your dog’s coat releases natural oils and these can be aerated and spread across the coat during the grooming process.
A dog with two coats is often described as having a fur coat, where a single coat dog is referred to as a hair coat, which comprises of just the guard hairs. Some breeds of dogs can grow very thick top coats that need to be groomed to help assist with shedding and removal.
During the grooming process, the groomer will be checking you dog over and may observe any problems with the fur like matting, as well as any skin issues, infections or injuries that you may not have been aware of.
Dogs teeth are also an important factor when grooming your dog. At Absoultely Animals, we are leading the way with the latest in teeth cleaning technology with the Cleany Teeth Ultrasound Teeth Cleaner! Cleaning your dogs teeth with help remove plaque and tartar build up, which makes need rot and cause infections like gingivitis. A dog’s mouth is full of bacteria just like humans, and that bacteria will feed on the food stuck on and inbetween your dogs teeth. This bacteria grows and eventually turns into plaque.
You can now book a grooming session online via our Grooming Booking page or read more about dog grooming on wikipedia
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Oh So Hairy Dog Grooming
“Thank you so much to everyone at Absolutely Animals – Heidi and Christine are amazing tutors. I highly recommend training at Absolutely Animals. The knowledge that I have learnt from them has helped me to start my own Dog Grooming Business.”
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Fay’s Diamond Dog Grooming
“I am so pleased I turned to Absolutely Animals to become qualified. My experience completing not only my Level 3 intro but also Level 3 Diploma with this school has been so fulfilling and rewarding. Absolutely Animals has such a friendly welcoming atmosphere which instantly puts you at ease. Heidi and Christine guided me through the entire process all the while making me feel supported.”