The Hair of the Dog City & Guilds Dog Grooming Training School.

06/09/2026

City & Guilds level 2&3 next intake is January 2027 🐾
Only 2 students per day open Tuesday to Friday 🐾
10am till 4pm 🐾
Salon experience with home study 🐾

14/08/2026

I feel like I have made it in life now I come up on ChatGPT 🤪

07/12/2025

Hi courses are now fully booked until April 2026 🐾
Please understand I do not overbook students, max 2 students per day, 40 days training on practical grooming. Home theory study and written exam at end of course.
Proud to be a City & Guilds Training School 😁🐾

24/11/2025

Looking for a change :) Thinking of becoming a Dog Groomer only 1 space left for Jan 2026 till June 2026
2 students per day only.
Variety of dogs.
Home study for written work.
Days to suit you :) can be 1 -2-3 or 4 days a week :)

01/02/2025

2025 city and guilds level 2 & 3
The Hair of the Dog training school has only 1 student space left 😁 for 2025 😁

01/12/2023

22/09/2023

Level 2 Certificate of Technical Competence in Pet Sitting
Who is the qualification for?

This qualification is designed for candidates, aged 16+, who are looking for a career within the animal care industry. The candidate will gain practical skills and knowledge that are important for working as a competent pet sitter. Pet sitting can involve looking after a wide range of animals to include cats, dogs, rabbits and guinea pigs, through exotics, pet pigs, chickens, sheep and goats for example. This qualification could also allow progress to further learning and training in this area.

Mandatory content covers:

Roles and responsibilities of a professional pet sitter
Legislation and codes of practice
Potential problems, injuries and emergencies
The assessment for this qualification will require the candidate to achieve one practical assessment with oral questioning.

In order to take this qualification the candidate will need to hold a Level 2 qualification in animal related area.

There are no other recognised qualifications for pet sitters at this level, therefore this qualification demonstrates to both employers and public that the candidate has the practical skills and knowledge required of a competent pet sitter.

Structure

The qualification is made up of one unit with four tasks expressed in a standard format.

The recommended guided learning hours are 18 hours.

Assessment Breakdown:

Task A: Roles and responsibilities of a pet sitter

Task B: Devise client information sheets

Task C: Behavioural assessment and signs of health and ill health in an animal

Task D: Potential problems or emergencies whilst pet sitting

22/09/2023

Level 2 Certificate of Technical Competence in Dog Walking
Who is the qualification for?

This qualification is designed for candidates, aged 16+, who are looking for a career within the animal care industry. The candidate will gain practical skills and knowledge that are important for working as a competent dog walker. This qualification could also allow progress to further learning and training in this area.

Mandatory content covers:

Roles and responsibilities of a professional dog walker
Legislation and codes of practice
Breeds and behaviour
Walking and controlling a dog
Problems injuries and emergencies
The assessment for this qualification will require the candidate to achieve one to one practical assessment with oral questioning.

There are no other recognised qualifications for dog walkers at this level, therefore this qualification demonstrates to both employers and public that the candidate has the practical skills and knowledge required of a professional dog walker

Structure

The qualification is made up of one unit with four tasks expressed in a standard format.

The recommended guided learning hours are 14 hours.

Assessment Breakdown:

Task A: Record sheets for completion on meeting a new client

Task B: Behavioural assessment of a dog

Task C: Take a dog for a walk, including preparation and give feedback to client

Task D: Potential risks and dangers on a dog walk and how to deal with them

26/07/2023

Well fabulous news Exam results in and well done the girls keeping us at 100% pass rate for The Hair of the Dog Grooming School 🙂
Courses are available to fit into your busy life around work and kids please feel free to call Linda on 07825287506 🙂