Dog Grooming Training
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Dog Grooming Services
We provide grooming services by our fully supervised students at reduced rates.
We also offer claw clipping and teeth cleaning.
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.
Why train with us?
TRANSFORM YOUR LOVE FOR DOGS INTO A CAREER
Why Choose Us?
- Learn from Award Winning industry professionals with over 20+ years of experience.
- Comprehensive training covering grooming skills to business knowledge.
- Flexible learning – start anytime and study at your own pace.
- Convenient payment plans to spread the course fees.
- Small classes (1 – 3 students) for personalised support.
- High standards of animal welfare in a professional salon.
- Hands-on training with online theory and resources.
- Friendly environment with onsite parking and great facilities.
- Ongoing support after your course to help your career grow via an online portal
We are a satellite centre of KD Academy
We partner with Kelly Davis at KD Academy and Animal Focused Education to ensure our grooming courses meet the highest standards and are 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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Over 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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Committed to ongoing professional development through seminars and industry events.
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Qualified in Canine & Human First Aid
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Proud owner of Toy Poodle Wilson, Standard Poodles Poppy and Buddy, 2 mixed breed rescues Snowie and Maria.
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I am passionate about dogs and the grooming industry, with a calm and patient approach to teaching. I support students in a relaxed, friendly environment, combining creativity with hands on learning. Alongside practical skills, I also help with the theory side of your course and share real experience from running a successful grooming business.
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
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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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