Understanding Home Dog Grooming
A Welfare First Approach
This in-depth course helps dog owners groom safely at home while always prioritising their dog’s comfort, wellbeing, and ability to cope. Rather than focusing only on appearance, the course teaches how to recognise stress, understand coat needs, handle dogs safely, and make informed decisions about what is realistic to manage at home.
Across nine structured modules, you will learn how to create a calm grooming environment, use tools responsibly, prevent injury, and recognise when professional support is the kinder option. The course also explores maintenance versus full grooming and how grooming needs change throughout your dog’s life.
Designed for real dogs and real owners, this course builds confidence, encourages thoughtful decision-making, and supports safer, more positive grooming experiences over time.
Learn at your own pace — with your dog’s welfare at the centre of every decision.
This course is designed for real dogs and real owners. It is suitable for:
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Owners who want to groom safely at home
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Dogs who are anxious, sensitive, or easily overwhelmed
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Owners unsure what is realistic to manage themselves
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Those wanting to better understand grooming stress and body language
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Owners preparing for professional grooming or 1:1 support
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Dogs at any life stage — from puppies to seniors
No prior grooming experience is needed. The course builds understanding step by step and can be revisited as your dog’s needs change.
Learn at your own pace — with your dog’s welfare at the centre of every decision.
Course Pricing
The course is designed to be flexible and accessible, allowing you to learn in a way that suits you and your dog.
Full Online Course – £100
Includes all 9 comprehensive modules, covering welfare, coat knowledge, safe handling, grooming setup, maintenance vs full grooming, referral decisions, and long-term planning.
Best suited for owners who want a complete, structured understanding of safe home grooming and a reference they can return to over time.
Individual Modules – £15 each
Each module can be purchased separately for targeted learning or specific challenges. Ideal for owners who prefer to build knowledge gradually or focus on one area.
Modules vary in length depending on topic depth — value is based on practical guidance and real-world application.
1:1 In-Person Grooming Guidance
Alongside the online course, we offer personalised 1:1 in-person lessons to help owners apply what they have learned safely and confidently. These sessions are practical, supportive, and tailored to both the dog and the owner. The focus is always on welfare, realistic expectations, and building calm, safe grooming experiences — not speed or perfection.
Sessions are suitable for beginners, owners lacking confidence, and dogs who may need a slower, more supportive approach.
Maintenance Grooming Lesson
Building Confidence in Safe, Everyday Grooming
This personalised 1:1 session is designed for owners who want to confidently manage their dog’s routine grooming at home. The focus is on safe handling, realistic expectations, and understanding how to support your dog through regular care such as brushing, bathing, drying, and nail maintenance.
Rather than aiming for a full groom, this session helps you develop the skills and confidence needed to maintain your dog comfortably between professional grooms. We work at your dog’s pace, allowing for breaks, adjustments, and welfare checks to ensure the experience remains calm and supportive.
This session is ideal for owners who are new to grooming, building confidence, or working with dogs who may be sensitive, anxious, or easily overwhelmed.
What’s Included
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Personalised 1:1 in-person guidance
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Safe brushing and coat maintenance techniques
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Bathing and gentle drying guidance
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Nail trimming support and confidence building
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Hygiene area care where appropriate
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Handling and positioning for safety and comfort
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Recognising stress and knowing when to pause
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Creating a realistic home grooming routine
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Welfare-led, dog-paced learning environment
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Practical guidance tailored to your dog and setup
Cost
Maintenance Grooming Lesson: £135
This reflects personalised, hands-on support and tailored instruction to help you safely manage your dog’s ongoing grooming needs.
A £30 deposit secures your booking, with the remaining balance due prior to the session.
Full Groom Coaching Experience
A Complete, Welfare-Led Learning Session
This extended 1:1 session is designed for owners who want to understand how to safely and realistically perform a full groom at home, while always prioritising their dog’s comfort, safety, and ability to cope. The focus is not on speed or perfection, but on building the knowledge, judgement, and confidence required to make responsible grooming decisions.
Every session is tailored to the individual dog and owner. We work at the dog’s pace, allowing for breaks, welfare checks, and adjustments as needed. You will learn not only how to groom, but when to pause, adapt, or seek professional support — ensuring long-term comfort and positive grooming experiences for your dog.
What’s Included
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Full Understanding Home Dog Grooming Course (provided on booking)
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Pre-session preparation guidance
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3–4 hour in-person, hands-on coaching session
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Welfare-led grooming approach tailored to your dog
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Safe handling, positioning, and decision-making support
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Coat assessment and realistic grooming planning
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Clipper use, coat length selection, and hygiene care
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Finishing guidance and maintenance planning
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Calm, dog-paced learning with breaks as required
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Follow-up support and recap guidance
Cost
Full Groom Coaching Experience: £350
This reflects the extended session time, personalised support, specialist knowledge, and full course inclusion. The aim is not just to complete a groom, but to equip you with the understanding and confidence to groom safely and responsibly going forward.
A £50 deposit secures your booking, with the remaining balance due prior to the session.
Safe grooming is not about doing more — it is about understanding better.