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PROFESSIONAL DOG GROOMING COURSES
Nationally Accredited Dog Grooming Courses are available at discounted prices!
Nationally Accredited Dog Grooming Courses are available at discounted prices!
At Manchester Dog Grooming School, we are passionate about providing high-quality dog grooming education to all individuals. Our story began with a desire to make education accessible to everyone, regardless of background or location.
We believe education is a powerful tool that can transform lives and open doors to rewarding car
At Manchester Dog Grooming School, we are passionate about providing high-quality dog grooming education to all individuals. Our story began with a desire to make education accessible to everyone, regardless of background or location.
We believe education is a powerful tool that can transform lives and open doors to rewarding careers in the dog grooming industry. We want every student to feel comfortable and confident in their choice, and our friendly team is always available to discuss your goals and options.
All courses are delivered by fully qualified instructors, ensuring you gain the knowledge, skills, and confidence to succeed professionally.
AIM Level 3 Dog Grooming Diploma
We offer the AIM Level 3 Dog Grooming Diploma (formerly OCN), a nationally accredited and industry-recognised qualification for professional dog groomers.
- Professional, practical training to Level 3 standard
- Flexible blended learning options to suit most lifestyles
- Tailored course schedules — call us to discuss your needs
- Price promise — we will beat any like-for-like quote
Courses start at £400, giving you an affordable path to a professional dog grooming career. Whether you are starting from scratch or building on existing skills, we provide the support, guidance, and expertise to help you achieve your goals.
Learn to groom dogs professionally with Manchester Dog Grooming School — high-quality education, flexible options, and affordability all in one place.
Resources
Nationally Accredited Dog Grooming Courses are available at discounted prices!
- In this section, you should be able to access the links to your chosen or advised resource. If there are any issues, please use the button below to let us know, and we will happily assist you.
- In this section, you should be able to access the links to your chosen or advised resource. If there are any issues, please use the button below to let us know, and we will happily assist you.
- The Newbie's Guide to Dog Grooming Theory
- Dog Grooming Course Module 1 PDF
- Dog Grooming Course Module 2 PDF
- Dog Grooming Course Module 3 PDF
- Dog Grooming Course Starter Bundle Modules 1 & 2 PDF'
- Pumpkin Poodle and Havana"s Halloween Adventure
For those of you not on course here is a little explanation of what you are looking at.
These are our currently available text resources to help learners already on course and those of you who are wondering, "Is this course for me?"
The Newbies' guide is very much a text to assist those doing our theory to level 3 standard. So only those already on course would benefit from this, although you are welcome to buy it if you are browsing.
All the PDF's are mainly for the benefit of those on our practical-only course, although we also recommend these to those pondering the thought of becoming a dog groomer, somewhere to start giving you insight into the
"WHY" behind dog grooming.
Of course we have the adventures of our very very own Pumpkin Poodle and Havana Bagwag stories, for our little ones.
A Fully Qualified Team Overseeing Your Course
A Fully Qualified Team Overseeing Your Course
Our Courses and Expertise
At Manchester Dog Grooming School, we offer a wide range of courses, including dog grooming, pet sitting, pet first aid, and dog walking, all designed to help you develop professional skills and qualifications.
Our staff have been delivering OCN, ABC Awards, City & Guilds, and other nationally accredited courses s
Our Courses and Expertise
At Manchester Dog Grooming School, we offer a wide range of courses, including dog grooming, pet sitting, pet first aid, and dog walking, all designed to help you develop professional skills and qualifications.
Our staff have been delivering OCN, ABC Awards, City & Guilds, and other nationally accredited courses since June 2000. Every instructor is fully qualified and on hand to help you achieve the highest standards, whether you are pursuing a career in dog grooming, animal care, or pet services.
We understand that every student has different needs, so all our courses are tailored to support your goals. Whether you are training at our head office in Manchester or one of our hand-picked UK training sites, you will receive high-quality, practical instruction designed for real-world skills.
Affordable and Flexible Learning
As a family-owned school, we are proud to offer competitive pricing on all our courses. We will price match any like-for-like course you find elsewhere, ensuring that professional training is accessible to everyone.
We provide nationally accredited courses including:
- AIM Level 3 & Level 4 Awards in Education and Training
- Level 3 Dog Grooming Diploma
- Animal care courses
- Pet first aid courses
- Dog walking and pet sitting courses
Students come from all over the North West, across the UK, and internationally to attend our courses. If Manchester is too far for you, please call or email us, and we will help you find the nearest accredited dog grooming, pet sitting, dog walking, or pet first aid training options.
Manchester Home Boarding For Dogs
Welcome to Manchester Home Boarding for Dogs
Why Choose Us?
We are a 4-star licensed home boarding establishment in Manchester, caring for small to medium dogs as if they were our own. As devoted dog parents, we understand how difficult it can be to leave your beloved pooch when you’re away — that’s why our mission is to provide exceptional care, comfort, and companionship.
What Your Dog Can Expect
- One-on-One Attention: Each dog receives individual love, cuddles, and care.
- Tailored Activities: From playful sessions in our secure playground (including an agility circuit) to woodland walks, your dog can enjoy fun, exercise, and natural sniffing adventures.
- Friendly Home Environment: Our two dogs, Pumpkin (Poodle) and Havana (blue-black Cocker Spaniel), live in the home and help create a happy, playful atmosphere.
Important Details
- We cater to small and medium dogs only; unfortunately, large or giant breeds cannot be accommodated.
- Our goal is to keep your dog happy, safe, and entertained while you are away.
- All services are delivered with the same love and care we give our own pets.
Firtree Pet Crematorium
Your Pet Family deserves a loving send off
A dignified farewell for your beloved pet
Fir Tree Pet Crematorium – Compassionate Pet Farewells in Manchester
Saying goodbye to a cherished pet is one of the most difficult moments in life. At Fir Tree Pet Crematorium, we are here to take care of everything, allowing you to focus on honouring your pet and sharing your final moments together.
Individual Pet Cremation
We offer gentle, dignified, and individual pet cremation services for dogs, cats, rabbits, birds, and other small companions. Every pet is treated with care, respect, and compassion, ensuring a farewell that honours their place in your family.
As devoted pet parents ourselves, we understand how painful the decision to let a pet pass can be. Ensuring a peaceful, stress-free experience is the kindest act of love you can give.
Home Euthanasia
At Fir Tree Pet Crematorium, we work with experienced, compassionate veterinarians who can perform home euthanasia in the comfort of your own home. This allows your pet to remain calm and stress-free, avoiding the anxiety often associated with veterinary visits.
We coordinate this service with care and at an affordable price, so families can focus on their pet rather than logistics.
Trusted Local Service in Manchester
We are a family-run, local pet crematorium, providing a personal, caring alternative for pet families across Manchester and Cheshire. Every companion is treated with the dignity they deserve, and we ensure their ashes are safely returned to you in a timely manner.
Payment: Full payment is required at the time of booking to confirm your appointment.
Firtree Pet Crematorium
Your Family Pet is Forever in Our Hearts
At Fir Tree Pet Crematorium, we understand that every pet is a beloved family member. Our mission is to provide compassionate, personalized care during this difficult time.
We are Rob and Lucy, honored to continue the legacy of Fir Tree Pet Crematorium, founded nearly a decade ago by the late Peter Bryan. With deep respect for Peter’s dedication, our goal is to uphold the gentle, loving care that made Fir Tree so special. Every pet entrusted to us receives the same warmth, attention, and dignity that Peter himself provided.
Our Services – Tailored to Your Needs
- Same-Day Collection – From your home or veterinary practice
- Swift Individual Cremation & Return of Ashes – Ensuring you are reunited as soon as possible
- Personal Mementos – Paw prints or locks of fur, available upon request
- Private Farewell Room – For families who wish to say a final goodbye in a quiet, private setting
We provide services 7 days a week, including out-of-hours appointments upon request.
Compassionate Care for All Pets
We care for pets of all kinds and sizes — dogs, cats, rabbits, birds, reptiles, rodents, and other small companions. Every pet receives gentle, individual attention to ensure a dignified farewell.
About Our Dog Grooming and Animal Care School
EXTRA, EXTRA READ ALL ABOUT IT!
If your dog has become matted, we may have to clip short. We won't judge you; dog grooming isn't easy, so we train for the profession. We understand you won't find it easy to maintain your coat at home, so don't worry; we won't tell you off 🤣. If your dog is in a matted condition, we will clip the matted co
EXTRA, EXTRA READ ALL ABOUT IT!
If your dog has become matted, we may have to clip short. We won't judge you; dog grooming isn't easy, so we train for the profession. We understand you won't find it easy to maintain your coat at home, so don't worry; we won't tell you off 🤣. If your dog is in a matted condition, we will clip the matted coat out or off all over, depending on the severity of the issue. Your dog's coat will grow back quickly, and we can and will get them back into their regular style. Combing out a matted coat is an excruciating and unnecessary process for your dog and can cause pain and discomfort, which is in breach of the Animal Welfare Act 2006. Therefore, this will not be carried out. We will NOT cause your dog any pain or discomfort for vanity or other reasons. PLEASE DO NOT EXPECT OR ASK FOR THIS ❤️❤️. If we have to go back to basics with your dog coat and start again, you should be aware of the following:
Your dog will feel different altogether after a clip-off. However, they will adjust quickly. They will feed off your reaction; they will know if you are mortified at the look... try to remember it is only temporary, and they are susceptible to your feelings, so please don't say stuff like, "Dear lord, what have you done to him" or "Oh she looks horrendous" you may not be saying it in dog lingo. Still, I can assure you they will be upset that you are upset, and they will sulk and hide away if they think you are unhappy. Remember, "Keep calm, its hair, it will grow back". If you had not combed your hair for months, and it was matted and twisted and pinching your soft pink bits, you would feel liberated if someone took you back to basics to start again. A professional will never clip off a coat to 'save time'. This should only ever be considered when the health and well-being of your pet are in question. This turn of events is not an easy option for many reasons. One of the reasons is that it can damage our costly equipment, which is why a true professional may charge more for this service. Local community members are looking at your dogs in the park, and they are seeing the styles they play out with... we would much prefer someone say, "Oh my, who do your dogs do? Can I take their number?" than have them say, "Oh my who did that to your dog they shouldn't be allowed to practice". We would instead not clip off; it isn't beneficial to us as groomers, but it is for the dog's general health and well-being. Therefore, if we do this, it is because we have no option. Trust us, we are professionals here, and we know our stuff.
⭐NEWSFLASH⭐
⭐ Home Boarding ⭐
If we look after your pup in our salon we can also look after them whilst you are on holiday. They can come and stay with Havana and Pumpkin and have loads of fun. Call Amanda and have a chin wag about it ⭐
⭐ Fiirtree Pet Crematorium ⭐'
Don't Forget!
We not only look after your fur babies throughout their lives, but we can a
⭐ Home Boarding ⭐
If we look after your pup in our salon we can also look after them whilst you are on holiday. They can come and stay with Havana and Pumpkin and have loads of fun. Call Amanda and have a chin wag about it ⭐
⭐ Fiirtree Pet Crematorium ⭐'
Don't Forget!
We not only look after your fur babies throughout their lives, but we can also take care of them on their final journey to
Rainbow Bridge at our pet crematorium.
Who better to take care of your furry family member at this time than someone who knows them and has cared for them during their lifetime?
Offering individual farewell services for our beloved pets. This service enables our pets to return home and reunite with us as soon as possible. Have a look at the website Here
⭐The Manchester Dog Grooming School⭐
For the budding artiste
Our school has an excellent reputation locally with pet mums and dads and nationally accredited awarding organisations for producing not just the best-completed college students the industry has, some of whom go on to become award-winning dog groomers. Our area has the best-styled perfect pooches around. Our centre and establishment owner has worked within the animal care industry since birth...but in the dog grooming industry for 30 years +.
We have an on-call in-house vet who runs a vaccination clinic, and we will also be able to offer flea and worm treatments through this portal. How amazing that we can care for your furbabies (and other pet babies without fur, too) from their arrival in your life and family, whether it is birth or adoption, all the way through to when they begin their journey to Rainbow Bridge. Please s
Ask us if you need any advice, and we can coordinate.
About your dog becoming a model?
Why not call us today about your dog or puppy grooming needs?
Speak to a teacher, trainer, or our chief model booker. One of them will be delighted to take your darling dog onto our model books in the appropriate slot according to its needs.
Puppy grooming is always in demand, and it is best to get them onto the grooming table as soon as they have been fully vaccinated, which, again, we can arrange for you here, too. We strongly advise all pets to be vaccinated as they can pick up a virus that can make them very poorly by simply being in their garden. For this reason, we always ask our owners to be responsible and have them covered for any event. Mainly, if they go to the park, visit dog or pet boarding kennels, or they are frequent a dog grooming salon, we like all our models to have had their vaccinations and be up to date as one could carry a virus like Bordetella bronchiseptia, for example. Then all our clients are at risk of picking it up, which is one nasty virus!
⭐ Book Early Folks⭐
Look at this salon - Juno & Gyp"s in Heywood, Rochdale.
The most fantastic Level 3 Qualified Liz.
She is lovely with the dogs and has a rare talent with the scissors!
We are very proud of you, Liz. We cannot wait to see what delightful styles emerge from that beautiful elite salon.
NOTICE FOR OUR DOG MODEL MUMS & DADS ⭐ Matted Dog Policy 🙃
NOTICE FOR OUR DOG MODEL MUMS & DADS ⭐ Matted Dog Policy 🙃
NOTICE TO ALL GROOM MODEL PARENTS
We ask all our pet mums and dads to sign our grooming agreement at the time of drop-off; we would like you to be aware that you will be bound by the following points even if you fail to do so. In the agreement, and in some cases, we may need to refuse to groom your baby, so please, if we forget to ask for
NOTICE TO ALL GROOM MODEL PARENTS
We ask all our pet mums and dads to sign our grooming agreement at the time of drop-off; we would like you to be aware that you will be bound by the following points even if you fail to do so. In the agreement, and in some cases, we may need to refuse to groom your baby, so please, if we forget to ask for your autograph, can I ask that you remind us? But if you forget, too, the important rules are as follows ...
Please be aware if you are going to be using the school as your pooches spa:
You must agree to the following:
I know that grooming is completed by a student studying a professional qualification in dog grooming. For this reason, I (pooch parent) should accept that mistakes and minor accidents can occur and that a qualified grooming technician and teacher supervise the groom,
I understand that if it is in the best interest of the dog for the coat to be shaved off completely due to severe matting, I give my full permission for this to take place if deemed necessary.
(we always keep photographic/video evidence)
I have been informed of this cost and will agree to pay in full.
I realise if I fail my appointment, I will or will not cancel at least 24 hours before the date and time. I will be charged in full and asked to pay before my next appointment.
I agree that the salon should keep and use my data however necessary.
I agree to allow my pet/s to be photographed and used by the salon as they would like to.
I confirm that my pet is in good health, fully vaccinated, and regularly treated for parasites. I will advise the school of any changes in these circumstances.
I agree that neither the groomer nor the school will be held responsible for irritation, abrasion, patchiness, or hair loss due to any skin conditions or as a result of the process of grooming, de-matting, thinning, stripping, shaving, mishap, or any other exercise carried out during the process of grooming caused by any non-disclosure of my pet's medical or other condition or behaviour.
If my pet attempts to bite any person or pet, a muzzle may be used, or if the groomer decides to use a muzzle on the grounds of safety. Occasionally, it may be necessary to stop the groom on the grounds of safety or the dog's well-being. In this event, I understand the school will call for me to collect my pet, and I will be expected to pay for the appointment. If vet treatment is considered necessary or urgent, I consent to the school contacting my vet and agreeing to collect my pet immediately and take it to my vet. If I cannot do so, I consent to the school seeking and transporting my pet to a veterinary choice suitable to them.
I confirm that all the facts I have supplied are actual. I accept and consent entirely to the school making the necessary decisions to groom and care for my dog in any way they feel is in the best interest of them. This includes shaving down in the event of severe matting.
Keep Safe From All at The Manchester Dog Grooming School x
