Dog Grooming
If you love working with animals and want a practical, rewarding career, dog grooming could be the perfect fit.
Turn your passion for dogs into a career
Our Dog Grooming courses teach you how to care for dogs of all breeds, enabling you to develop the hands-on skills you need to thrive in the industry.
Grooming is not a luxury; it is a vital part of preventative health care for dogs, particularly for popular crossbreeds (like Cockapoos and Labradoodles) that require a professional groom every 6 – 8 weeks. Many professional groomers currently report being booked up for months in advance.
Why Choose Dog Grooming?
Whether you’re starting a new career or upskilling in animal care, our courses provide the perfect blend of theory and practice. You’ll learn:
- Dog handling and behaviour
- Bathing, drying, and styling techniques
- Breed-specific grooming
- Canine health and welfare
- Customer service and salon management.
A financially rewarding career in a market that is only getting bigger
The Dog Grooming sector offers exceptional stability and opportunities for self-employment, making it one of the UK’s top career change choices.
The number of dogs in UK households has surged (with a increase in the dog population since 2020 in some estimates), directly increasing the need for professional, regular grooming.
Explore everything Cannington College has to offer
Based at Cannington College, the South West’s premier land-based college, you’ll train in our open-to-the-public dog grooming salon, gaining real experience in a professional environment.
This unique setup allows students aged 19+ to work with a wide range of dogs and build the expertise needed for employment in this growing sector. Come to an open day and see for yourself!
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Apprenticeships
If you’re ready to kickstart your career and gain hands-on experience while you study, an apprenticeship at Cannington College could be the perfect next step. We’re proud to be one of the UK’s leading providers of Further Education apprenticeships.
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