iPET Network Level 3 Diploma in Dog Grooming & Salon Management

Unlike other schools where your training is spread out over a longer period of time, where students start the day late and finish the day early for the convenience of the school, we on the other hand know that it is difficult for you to get valuable time off to focus on starting your new career, which is why we have condensed your training into the an intensive month-long programme over four consecutive weeks. You will get a higher concentration of hours in a shorter time which is designed to turn you into a confident professional who is ready to start their business.

Each course starts every month.

Each day you'll arrive 15 minutes before your dog arrives. There will be two groups and each group has a slightly different start time. With the first group starting at 8:30am and finishing at 5:30pm & the second group starting at 9am and finishing at 6pm.

Throughout each day you will be supported and guided towards developing your knowledge and skills towards becoming a Professional Pet Stylist

The guided learning hours (GLH) for the course are 300 hours, including 100 hours of online e-learning. The remaining hours are conducted onsite with a strong emphasis on professional practical skills. We pride ourselves on delivering the maximum teaching hours in the shortest possible time so that you get the most benefits from your training. In total you will receive 4 weeks of e-learning and 4 weeks intensive practical learning at our main academy.

The assessment process is designed to be seamless and stress-free. Unlike traditional exams, there’s no need to worry about cramming for a final test. Instead, your progress will be meticulously documented through an e-portfolio. As you groom the 29 dogs during the course, our professional teachers will capture your progress with lots of photos, creating a comprehensive portfolio showcasing your evolving skills. This portfolio serves as compelling evidence of your capabilities.

Once compiled, the e-portfolio is sent to the awarding body for review and validation

There will be many aspects of grooming covered during your course including the standard syllabus, but the key areas that we will focus on will include:-

1. Understanding Dog Behaviour
2. Handling and restraining techniques
3. Understanding the equipment
4. Comprehensive bathing techniques, equipment and products
5. Drying techniques for speedy turnaround
6. Effective combing to ensure knot-free coats.
7. Scissoring skills and techniques
8. Hand Stripping Skills
9. Clipping skills and techniques
10. Animal health and first aid
11. Creating a clean, safe and professional working environment
12. Salon Management skills
13. Customer service training
14. Health and safety legislation
15. Your options after your course
16. Comprehensive business advice to start your business
17. Advice on planning permissions and planning use
18. Working with the council, designing a working layout
19. Marketing, the internet and social media
20. Tax advice and cash flow
21. Buying equipment and stock
22. How to maximise your profits with products
23. Upselling and cross-selling
24. Product purchasing advice

If you are looking to start your professional pet grooming business then this is the perfect programme.

We have a comprehensive range of questions, answers, guides and helpful blogs on our website. However here are some of the most popular for those just starting out:

Q. I'm not sure if I have what it takes. How can you reassure me?

A. We have had people of all ages from 16 to 68 and some have travelled from 32 different countries to train with us. They have previously been doctors, professional singers, football players, financiers, worked in hospitality, in law enforcement, logistics, they have been mums for the last decade and want to restart their careers, they have been librarians. Each Person has one essential quality that is the main ingredient for success - they have a closeness for pets and especially dogs. Trust your instincts and we will guide and support you along the way.

Q. Where are you based?

A. We are based in London Colney which is in southern Hertfordshire and very close to North London. Our address is 170 High Street, London Colney, AL2 1JY. We are connected by bus, train and motorway.

Q. What is the cost of the Ofqual iPet Level 3 Dog Grooming course? A. The course fees are £5,140.

Q. How do I enrol?

A. To secure your place on a course simply get in touch to enquire about availability and then pay a deposit of £495.

Q. Do you have accommodation options?

A. Yes we do. We have a range of local providers who offer very reasonable B&B services for those who want to stay over for a few days per week. Get in touch with Stuart, our student Liaison who will give you more precise details.

Q. I have more questions so what can I do?

A. There are two options for you - The first would be to take a look at our comprehensive student guide on the left and browse our blog pages which has almost every question and answer that you can think of. The second option is to call Stuart (01727 826590), our friendly and knowledgeable Student Liaison who will do his best to support you.

Have you got questions about starting your business too?

We have put together the most comprehensive series of questions, answers and guides for you to have complete confidence in our ability to turn you into a Professional Pet stylist and Dog Groomer. Click HERE to take you to the guide.

This is just another example of why we have helped more people to become a Professional Pet Stylist and start their business than any other facility in the UK.