ACADEMY
Welcome to Canine Co. Academy, where passion for pets meets professional grooming excellence.
Our academy is dedicated to providing top-tier education and hands-on training for aspiring dog groomers, ensuring every student is equipped with the skills, knowledge, and confidence to excel in this rewarding career.
At Canine Co, we understand that grooming is more than just a profession, it’s an art and a vital aspect of pet care that contributes significantly to the well-being and happiness of dogs.
Our comprehensive curriculum covers everything from basic grooming techniques to advanced styling, skin care, and breed-specific grooming standards. Our courses are designed to cater to all levels of learners, whether you’re a complete beginner or a seasoned professional looking to refine your skills.
We pride ourselves on our modern facilities, featuring grooming stations and the latest tools and equipment.
Our hands-on approach ensures that students gain practical experience in a real world setting, preparing them for the demands of a dynamic and evolving industry.
Additionally, our academy fosters a supportive and collaborative learning environment, where every student is encouraged to grow and express their unique talents.
Courses
Find Details of our Courses below
Taster Day
Duration: 1 Day
Cost: £180
Times: Tuesday/Wednesday
Deposit: £50
Get a taste of what real life salon dog grooming is all about. Our taster day is a really great way to see if a career in dog grooming is for you before committing to one of courses.
You can either bring your own dog (if they are a breed that requires grooming) or borrow one of ours!
iPet Network Level 3 Award in Introduction to Dog Grooming
Duration: 5 Days
Cost: £1250
Times: Monday – Friday
Deposit: £400
About this Course
Ever wanted to know what it’s like to have a career in Dog Grooming?
Our iPet Network Level 3 Introduction to Dog Grooming is a great way to get a real life taste of what dog grooming is all about. Over 5 days you will be introduced to professional grooming, our techniques and skills to safely learn how to prepare, style and finish a handful of different dog breeds.
This course is a great foundation to learn the basics of dog grooming and is a first step forward into a career in dog grooming.
During this course you will groom a minimum of 5 dogs of 3 different breeds.
No experience required to start this course, you can join as a complete beginner!
What you will learn:
Coat Preparation
Health Checks and Canine Behavior
Clipping & Styling
Bathing and Drying
Maintaining Equipment
iPet Network Level 3 Certificate in Dog Grooming
Duration: 15 Days
Cost: £2890
Times: Monday – Friday
Deposit: £500
About this Course
This course is ideal for those wanting to build a solid foundation in their dog grooming ability and gain experience.
A fantastic course to really get hands on with practical training from the start! This option can be more budget friendly whilst still learning the necessary skills to start a career in dog grooming.
Working alongside our tutor you will get hands on with a minimum of 10 dogs of 4 different coat types. No experience required for this course you can start as a complete beginner!
To gain more knowledge, we recommend completing our Level 3 Diploma in Dog Grooming & Salon Management.
What you will learn:
Coat Preparation
Handling, Health Checks and Behaviour
Equipment Maintenance
Bathing & Drying
Clipping & Styling
Planning Styles
iPet Network Level 3 Diploma in Dog Grooming & Salon Management
Duration: 25 Days
Cost: £4390
Times: Monday – Friday
Deposit: £500
About this Course
Our most in depth course to gain maximum knowledge in dog grooming and salon management! You will gain more knowledge, more experience and more hands on training so that you feel ready and equipped to jump into your new dog grooming career!
This course is 25 days where you will have hands-on training with a minimum of 20 dogs with 6 different coat types.
You can start this course as a complete novice to dog grooming and leave with the confidence and experience to have a strong foundation in your new dog grooming career! This course also includes canine first aid.
What you will learn:
Coat Preparation
Health Checks and Canine Behavior
Handling
Clipping & Styling
More advanced styling techniques
Maintaining equipment
Bathing and Drying
Salon & Business Management
Canine First Aid
Contact Kate
If you’ve got any questions or are ready to book your space please contact Kate on the form below.