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The Bristles Dog Grooming 

19/21 Oswald Rd

Oswestry

Shropshire

SY11 1RB

Tel: 01691 671600

THE BRISTLES GROOMER TRAINING

My name is Debby Knight and I decided to teach dog grooming after talking to former students that had been to very expensive grooming schools and were very disappointed. Many had felt they had not received enough individual attention and still did not feel confident to work on their own.

I ONLY have ONE or TWO students at a time to ensure one to one tuition. I am a busy grooming parlour, believing in quality, professional grooming. I learnt to groom over 40 years ago and I am still passionate about what I do. I have been fortunate to groom both in the USA (Las Vegas) and in the UK. I invite you to look around my web site. I will teach you to groom your own dog, brush up on the basic grooming techniques, or set up and run your own business. I will also provide phone support after you finish my course. You will use my equipment, while you are learning, so don’t waste money on buying equipment you may not need. Try mine first. If you have any questions or queries before you sign up, for a course, please call me. Your training can be taken in stages or on a continuous basis. Classes are available Monday through Friday, with some Saturdays, where available.

I am located on the beautiful border of England and Wales in Oswestry, Shropshire. There is good bed and breakfast accommodation available, plus takeaways, shops etc, all within walking distance of the salon.

COURSES:

 

PET OWNERS COURSE

Basic grooming tips to help take care of your pet, To include trim, clip, strip, clean ears and clip nails. Bring your own pet.

Cost £85

 

 

INTRODUCTION TO DOG GROOMING

Come and see how a salon works and find out if this is the career for you.

1/2 day cost £60 (Refundable on booking of 16 day course)

Full day cost £110 (£60 refundable on booking of 16 day course)

 

 

1 DAY COURSE

Courses tailor made to suit, or brush up on grooming individual breeds.

Cost £115 per day

 

 

5 DAY COURSE  Flexible days

Brush up on Grooming techniques.

Includes :-    Handout folder

                    Photo's of the dogs worked on

                    Handouts where applicable

                    Diploma upon successful completion of course

Cost £550

 

8 Day Dog Bathing and Brushing Course  Flexible days
Ideal for anyone looking for a job at a groomers or kennels or a first step into full time grooming. This is also excellent for the pet owner who wishes to perfect the preparation of your pet or show grooming.

Preparation is the key to good grooming.

 Included,  bathing ,  correct shampoos and conditioners, brushing, combing, ear cleaning, nail clipping and basic scissoring

The course includes :     Grooming top                 

                                    Folder
                                    Photographs  of dogs worked on
                                    Hand outs where applicable
                                    Diploma upon successful completion of course

Cost £775

 

16 DAY COURSE Flexible days

 

Includes :-    Handling techniques, bathing, brushing, drying and de-matting. 

                    All the different tools, equipment and their uses

                    Clipping and scissoring the most popular breeds plus introduction to hand stripping

                    Use of different shampoos, conditioners and grooming products

                    Learn how to startup and run your grooming salon

                    Basic breed recognition

                    First aid, health and safety and much more

Also included:-     "Ultimate dog grooming" book or equivalant

                            "Notes from the Grooming Table"

                            "Doglopedia"

                            Handouts relevant to the course

                            Photo of the dogs worked on

                            Handout folder

                            Grooming top

You will receive 3 diplomas upon successful completion of the course:-

                1) Dog Grooming, Practical and Theory

                2) Canine Health and First Aid

                3) Salon Management

 

You will be trained to City and Guilds Level 2 standard. 

Cost £1775

(Optional dog grooming kit which contains good quality grooming equipment (the same as you will use when training) for an additional £325, increase to £335 as of 1 Aug 2010) click here for kit.

Credit card payments are now accepted. Credit cards have a 2% charge, debit cards have no charge.

For all the courses, all you need to bring are comfortable shoes and an overall. All courses include drinks. For full day courses, please bring a packed lunch.

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