ATD GROOMING ACADEMY
"Elevating Grooming Standards Through Education."
OUR COURSES
Introduction to Grooming Course
1 day course
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Location: Bristol & Gloucestershire
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Level: beginner
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Catering For:
Animal lovers with a passion for pets who’d love a hands-on introduction to the world of dog grooming! This course offers the perfect taster experience — learn how to care for dogs safely and professionally while discovering what it’s like to work in a busy grooming salon. You’ll gain practical skills in health checking, bathing, drying, nail clipping, and the correct use of tools, PPE, and salon equipment. Ideal for anyone curious about turning their love for dogs into a rewarding career!
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£150
One to One Grooming Taster Course
1 day course
Level: Beginner
​Location: Bristol & Gloucestershire
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Animal lovers who’d love a personal, hands-on introduction to the world of dog grooming! This one-to-one course offers a tailored learning experience — perfect for anyone wanting focused guidance and confidence in the salon. You’ll learn how to care for dogs safely and professionally, including health checking, bathing, drying, nail clipping, and the correct use of tools, PPE, and salon equipment. It’s the ideal way to build your skills at your own pace and see what it’s like to work in the grooming industry!
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£300
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Learning to Groom Your Dog
1 day - (additional day advanced course available)
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Location: Bristol
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Level: Beginner
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Catering For: Candidates who would like to learn how to correctly maintain and groom their own dog from home. Perfect for curly-coated, silk and double-coated breeds.
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£120
One to One Groom Your Own Dog
Level: Beginner / Pet Owner
Location: Bristol & Stroud
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Duration: 1 day ​​
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Catering For: Candidates who would like to learn how to correctly maintain and groom their own dog in a one-one setting with your own dog and a private tutor. Perfect for curly-coated, silk and double-coated breeds.
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£120
One to One Groom Your Puppy
Level: Beginner / Pet Owner
Location: Bristol & Stroud
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Duration: 4-5 hours
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Proud new puppy parents who want to give their furry friend the very best start! Learn how to confidently care for your new bundle of joy — from health and parasite checks to coat maintenance, bathing, drying, teeth cleaning, and nail clipping. It’s the perfect way to build your skills, boost your bond, and keep your pup looking and feeling their best while they're growing up!
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£100
Refresher Course and Focusing on Precision
Level: Experienced
Location: Gloucestershire
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Duration: 1-3 days
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Canine First Aid
Level: Any
Location: Thornbury
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​Duration: 1 day ​​
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Catering For: Pet owners who are keen to learn first aid for their dogs or professionals in the canine industry wanting to refresh their canine first aid knowledge
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