The College of Animal Welfare’s Dog Grooming Courses and Events

About our Dog Grooming Courses and Events

Our City and Guilds accredited dog grooming qualifications are available at levels 2 and 3, and are delivered from our fully-equipped dog grooming salons in Huntingdon (Cambridgeshire) and Tingley (near Leeds).

We also host an annual Dog Grooming Congress at our centre in Huntingdon, offering dog groomers the opportunity to watch live demos, learn from award winning dog groomers, network with fellow groomers and brush up on their professional skills.

Explore our dog grooming courses and events in more detail:  

Download our School of Animal Studies Prospectus

Open Evenings

If you haven’t already attended one of our Open Evenings, why not come along? You’ll be able to view the facilities, meet some of our tutors, ask any questions you may have, and find out about our courses and what it is like to study with us. Join us to discover how we can help you plan for your future, we run open evenings throughout the year at centres across the UK. View upcoming open evenings and book a place

Careers With Animals Day

If you’re interested in working with animals, but not sure how to get started, our annual Careers With Animals Day would be a great place to start. This event will give you the chance to listen to relevant people and organisations within the animal care and veterinary industry, gain advice, ask questions and receive guidance on training. Read more about Careers With Animals Day

Apprenticeship Vacancies and Jobs Board

Our dog grooming apprenticeship requires you to be working in a suitable dog grooming salon environment prior to application. You can begin your job search by…

  • Checking online job boards such as the CAW Jobs Board
  • Searching the Government’s Find an Apprenticeship website for apprenticeship vacancies
  • Following dog grooming salons and training providers on social media to be the first to see new roles
  • Contacting your local dog grooming salons directly to enquire about opportunities

Do you have a question for us? Get in touch

Our team are on hand to answer any questions you may have about our courses, fees and funding, enrolment and admissions process. In addition, we can also provide advice and guidance about the training, employment and career opportunities available to you in the dog grooming industry. Feel free to reach out to us by emailing admin@caw.ac.uk, calling 01480 422060 or messaging us via our website live chat.