Grooming a dog - Keighley, Yorkshire - Look North Grooming & Training Ltd - Students

Dog grooming training

Our grooming courses can be tailored to suit your individual needs whether that is to groom your own dog or start your own grooming business.

Specialising in style and shape, our grooming training covers a variety of breeds to allow an insight into the demands of a groomer.

With a maximum of 4/5 students we offer the highest standard of training with 2 award winning professional groomers. A Handout Folder will also be supplied at the end of the first 4 days. This contains all the information you will need to help you during and after your time at Look North.

There is no age limit for our training courses and no previous experience is required for courses of 16 days or more.

Training takes place Tuesday - Friday from 9am-4pm.

All our training takes place at our salon in order to give you hands-on experience in a professional environment.

When choosing a training school make sure you consider these 10 points as there are a lot of schools out there that are not qualified or experienced in teaching grooming.
 

  • Qualifications or industry decorations of the tutors
  • Is the school registered with an industry body?
  • What will you actually be able to do at the end of your course?
  • Can you achieve an industry recognised qualification?
  • Look for a one to five student/teacher ratio or less
  • Does the course follow a structured syllabus?
  • By whom is the course recommended?
  • What is the working environment like?
  • When was the course information last updated?
  • Do the tutors continue their professional development, updating and learning to modern techniques?

Available courses:

  • One day taster - Bathing and drying
  • One half day course - Bathing, basic grooming, breed knowledge
  • One full day course - Specific breed styles, specific grooming techniques, trimming and styling
  • 4 day course - For the more experienced groomer. Update of styles and techniques for various breeds
  • 16 day course - Thorough training on most aspects of animal grooming
  • 24 day course (City & Guilds Level 3 Introductory Certificate in Dog Grooming) - Thorough training on most aspects of animal grooming, with a City & Guilds qualification gained

Please note: Completing the 24 day course will provide you with a City & Guilds qualification; all other courses do not result in a qualification.

Free follow up day after 16 or 24 day courses

This will be arranged for a mutually convenient day to be used within 3 months of finishing the course.

Choose the training YOU want, for example:

  • Handstripping
  • Scissor finish
  • Westie heads etc...
  • or perhaps a combination of 2

This day will be your choice.

Starter kit for the 16-24 day courses.

  • 1 pair of Kenchi finishing scissors
  • Foot scissors
  • 1 pair Kenchi thinning scissors
  • Moer switchblade electric clipper (with #10 blade)
  • Whal blades - 5F, 7F, 3F and 30
  • Comb
  • Ear forceps
  • Nail clippers
  • Les pooch brush

To obtain the 'City & Guilds' NPTC Level 3 Certificate in Introductory Dog Grooming Qualification, you need to complete the 24 day training course:

16 and 24 day course programme

Days 1 to 4
These first days are very important, as you will learn all the preparation work from grooming out, bathing and drying to nail and ear care. You will also learn about the different breeds and coat types and the various techniques required to achieve a well prepared dog. You will be shown and use the different tools, equipment required, and about the various shampoos and conditioners and how best to select the correct one.
You will be taught how to handle the dog correctly and at the same time, start to build your knowledge of the many breeds that a groomer has to deal with.

Days 5 to 8
As the most important part of the grooming process, you will continue with both bathing and drying but you will also be shown about nail and ear care as well as identifying health problems that should be reported to the owner.
You will begin to handle clippers and various types of scissors, and be shown the correct techniques for using them to allow for a safe grooming experience for both you and the dog. During this time you will be gaining valuable handling experience. Good techniques learned and practiced at this stage are the basis of a good groomer.

Days 9 to 12
You will be expected by this stage to be able to successfully bathe and dry your own dog in preparation of your trimming work. Your confidence will be building and you will be begin to feel much more comfortable with the grooming equipment and the handling of the dogs. You will continue to add to your knowledge of breeds as well as begin to style and shape the most popular ones.

Days 13 to 16
Now all the work and learning of the past 12 days will be brought together and you will be grooming dogs with little or no supervision. You will be encouraged to make your own decisions in assessing the dog and the work required which will include shampoo and conditioner choice, tools and methods used to complete the trim of the dog. During these last days you will be assessed on all the stages of grooming that you have been taught throughout the course.

24 day course including the level 3 introductory qualification

This is as per the 16 day course shown above but with mroe detail to styling plus 7 practical styling assessments, 3 written assignments and a small question and answer paper. Please see the 'Qualification' page for more information.

Open Learning

Open learning courses are ideal for those seeking to study from home. A comprehensive study of the theory of dog grooming, each unit takes approximately a month to complete. Open learning courses are designed to be flexible so that you can fit your learning in around your lifestyle.

Call 01344 636 436
for more information

Address:
2 Henry Street
Keighley
BD21 3DR

Opening Hours:
Tuesday to Friday -
8.30am - 5.30pm
Saturday -
8.30am - 3.30pm
Closed Mondays