Dog Grooming Services
We provide grooming services by our professional groomers and by our fully supervised students at reduced rates.
We also offer claw clipping and teeth cleaning. Click here to book online.
Dog Grooming Training
Want to find out more? We are having 2 drop in sessions on Saturday 15 February 10am and 12.00pm. Find out about our courses, see our training centre, ask questions Contact us to book your session.
We offer a comprehensive range of dog grooming courses. Whether you’re aspiring to train to be a professional groomer, or you’re a dog groomer looking to build confidence and skills or a passionate pet owner looking to master the art of home grooming, we have something for you at Tails.
Contact us to arrange a phone call or visit to see how we can help you.
Upcoming Events
Groomers Improvers session with Sam and Nicolle on Weds 12 March at 5pm.
Click here to book your space or contact us to discuss your requirements. Cockapoos, Westies, Poodles, Handstripping….. A technique you’d like to practice? Bring along the dog you’d like to improve on or we can source a model for you.
Grooming the Scottish Terrier with Penny Sharpe on Monday 7 April, 5pm – 830pm
Tools & Techniques, Breed Standard Vs Pet Trim, demonstrated by Penny Sharpe who has competed and placed 3rd twice and 1st with the Scottish Terrier in grooming competitions. Penny is a City & Guilds tutor at Writtle University College, owner of Penjays Grooming Services and ICMG qualified. Email for booking details
Why train with us?
TRANSFORM YOUR PASSION INTO A REALITY
Why Choose Us?
- Learn from Award Winning industry professionals with over 20 years of experience.
- Comprehensive Training: our City & Guilds courses cover everything from grooming techniques to business management.
- Flexible Learning: Options to suit your schedule, start any time of the year and work through your course at your pace. Take advantage of convenient payment plans to spread the course fees to enable you to invest in your training.
- Maximum 2 students to 1 tutor: enjoy personalised 1-to-1 tuition.
- Animal welfare is always a top priority in our salon.
- Train in a small, friendly working salon with on site parking and facilities.
- Hands on practical training with self study online theory and supporting materials
- Ongoing support after your training to support with your business / career
We are a satellite centre of KD Academy
We work closely with Kelly Davis at KD Academy and Animal Focused Education to ensure we offer top quality grooming tuition which is externally quality assured.
Shirley from Rhodes It all started with a Greek Stray
A cheap holiday to Rhodes in 2001 changed my life from Learning & Development Consultant in London to Dog Groomer and business owner.
Shirley found us on the beach in Rhodes and ended up coming back to Essex with us. She lived a long, happy life with The Banks family. She was the reason for my life change and inspired me to make the career change. She was a matted mess who needed a groomer and I couldn’t find one! So I went to college and learnt to groomer her and so it all began!
After Shirley, came Foxie from the Greek Animal Rescue, then Snowie from Romania, Maria and Dino from a visit to the dog shelter whilst on holiday again in Rhodes.
About Sam Salon Owner, Groomer and Tutor
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City & Guilds Advanced Level 3 Qualified
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20 years experience in dog grooming and salon management.
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5 years as a Dog Grooming Tutor at Writtle University College teaching City & Guilds Dog Grooming Levels 2 & 3.
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Level 3 Award in Education & Training
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Competed in grooming competitions since 2015, consistently placing with Poodles and Cockapoos.
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Consistently attends educational seminars and events as part of my commitment to continuing my professional development.
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Canine & Human First Aider
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Mum to Toy Poodle Wilson, 2 Standard Poodles Poppy and Buddy, 2 mixed breed rescues Snowie and Maria.
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I am passionate about dogs and the world of dog grooming. I have a patient and calm approach to teaching and support students to learn in a relaxed and friendly environment with creativity and fun. I can help with the theory part of your courses and share my practical experience of running a successful grooming salon and managing a large client base.
About Nicolle Groomer and Tutor
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11 years with Tails of Wigborough
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Holds City & Guilds qualifications
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Competes regularly in grooming competitions and placed with poodles and miniature schnauzer
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A technician in Dog Grooming at Writtle College University
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Runs her own successful grooming business alongside her work at Tails of Wigborough.
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Canine and Human First Aid Certificates
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Regularly attends educational seminars and events as part of continuing professional development
Testimonials
Gallery of our work
Location
Marels School Lane
Great Wigborough
Colchester
Essex CO5 7RJ
Telephone
We are located in School Lane in the village of Great Wigborough, which is just near the reservoir past the village of Layer de La Haye and Layer Breton, and around 10 mintues from from Mersea Island and Colchester.
Upon entering the driveway, turn to the left to park. Our salon is in the cream building attached to the double garage.
Business Hours
Monday – Friday | 9am – 5pm
Saturday & Sunday | closed
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