No experience? No problem.

Our course is designed for total beginners! We teach you from scratch: everything from safe handling to styling techniques. You’ll learn hands-on in a supportive, small-class environment. Whether you’re changing careers or exploring a passion, we’ll guide you every step of the way.

You’ll be job-ready in just 35 days!

Our intensive, practical course is packed with real-life grooming experience, helping you build confidence quickly. You’ll groom over 70 real dogs and learn how to handle different coat types, breeds, and grooming needs.

Yes, we offer part-time options!

Choose to train one, two, three days a week, whatever fits your schedule. Whether you’re a parent, working professional, or juggling other commitments, we’ll help you build a training plan that works around your life.

Absolutely! You’ll groom over 70 real dogs.

We believe the best way to learn is through doing. You’ll work with a wide variety of breeds and coat types, gaining the hands-on experience needed to handle any grooming challenge. By the end of the course, you’ll feel confident, capable, and client-ready.

Yes because we give you the skills to go solo or get hired.

You’ll learn not just grooming, but how to set up your own business, price your services, manage bookings, and build your brand. Whether you want to open your own salon, start mobile grooming, or work in an established business, we prepare you for all options.

We’re with you all the way, and beyond.

Our small class sizes mean you get lots of individual support. After graduating, you’ll be added to our exclusive WhatsApp group with other students and mentors, a safe space to ask questions, share progress, and stay motivated as you grow.

The dog grooming industry in the UK is not currently regulated, which means formal qualifications like City & Guilds are not required to work as a groomer or start your own business.

What truly matters is hands-on experience, confidence, and a strong portfolio.

At Dog World Academy, we teach through our own proven method, developed over years of real salon experience. Our training is built around the most popular dog breeds, and bespoke handling approaches for every dog. This means you’re not just learning theory, you’re learning how to groom real clients, with real expectations.

We focus on practical, hands-on learning, not tick-box assessments. You’ll groom over 70 dogs, build your confidence, and learn how to handle different coat types, temperaments, and grooming challenges — the skills employers and clients actually care about.

Many of our students go on to run their own businesses without needing City & Guilds certification