ABOUT THE PROGRAMME

Programme will go live on 20th February 2023 with a live Webinar

This unique programme is a much needed addition to the canine world. Grooming can be a stressful time for many dogs, and currently there is a gap of knowledge and education for trainers, behaviourists, groomers and guardians. Groomers are not trainers, trainers are not groomers and guardians are neither. This programme is aimed at upskilling trainers, behaviourists and groomers so that they can support their human clients so that in turn, they can support their canine companions.

TAKING THE GRRR OUT OF GROOMING DOGS ETHOS

Taking the Grrr out of grooming dogs is completely committed to giving our canine companions the least stressful grooming experience possible. For many dogs, this will mean using consent based techniques so that they have choices and are not forced to tolerate grooming techniques they are not comfortable with. The aim is to introduce all aspects of grooming using a positive based approach both inside the grooming salon, and at home.

PROGRAMME BENEFITS

FOR ALL LEVELS

  • All the education needed to complete the programme

  • Skills and knowledge assessed through assignments

  • Approved Status Certificate

  • Approved Status Logo to use on your website and social media

  • One Year membership of Taking the Grrr Professional Network

  • Access to Private Facebook group for help and support

  • Regular Webinar by canine experts (not necessarily grooming related)

  • Approved Professional Listing

  • Discounts on "Taking the Grrr" books

  • Monthly payment options

DOG TRAINER TRAINER

Early Bird Fee - £179

By taking this course and being accredited as a Taking The Grrr out of Grooming Dogs Level 1 Trainer you will have the knowledge and skills to introduce many of the grooming tasks in your puppy training programmes, helping to support many guardians and their canine companions.
Click here for more details about Level 1

BEHAVIOURIST

Early Bird Fee - £249

Level 2 Trainer is aimed at those who wish to work 1-2-1 with guardians and groomers. These members will be able to help dogs that have a negative association with grooming, which usually goes hand in hand with other behavoural issues, such as resource guarding. Before moving on to the Level Two elements, students will need to complete Level One (included in the Fee)
Click here for more details about Level 2

PRE-REQUITISITES FOR TRAINERS & BEHAVIOURISTS

In order to study this programme you will need the following:

  • Qualification in dog training or dog behaviour

  • Basic Canine Knowledge (emotions, body language, trigger stacking, learning, etc)

  • Confirmation that you only use positive based methods

  • Membership of a professional organisation with a welfare based ethos

  • Access to dogs for assignments

APPROVED DOG GROOMER

Early Bird Fee - £145

Dog Groomer accreditation is aimed at dog groomers who currently follow Taking the Grrr ethos. Groomers will need to complete several assignments and a Zoom interview to ensure that they meet the standards required, For those that do not meet the assessment criteria, additional training will be available to purchase .
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PRE-REQUISITIES FOR DOG GROOMERS

  • Dog Grooming Qualification or equivalent experience

  • A commitment to adhere to the Taking the Grrr out of Grooming Dogs Ethos

  • 100% control over how dogs in your care are groomed

CERTIFICATE IN TAKING THE GRRR OUT OF GROOMING DOGS

Early Bird Discounted Price £349

This certificate is aimed at those groomers who wish to learn more about canine behaviour in the grooming salon, the impact of equipment, how we can making grooming easier for each and every dog, how to deal with the human aspects of grooming, etc. This course is idea for new groomers or those wanting to take a more canine centred approach. Full price is £399

Main Instructor _ Sue Williamson

Other instructors and canine professionals will be delivering a range of webinars and additional material

Instructor Sue Williamson

Sue Williamson is an experience dog guardian having lived with dogs for much of her life, including poodles, spaniels, labrador and Collie Cross. Sue current lives with three dogs Talis (Cocker Spaniels), Chic and Ritzi (Miniature Poodles) Sue is a dog groomer, specialising in grooming dogs with grooming anxieties, using all of her extensive canine knowledge. Sue's canine related qualification include Salon Diploma in Dog Grooming, ISCP Diploma in Dog Behaviour, Animal Centred Education Advanced Tutor, Tellington TTouch Training Practitioner (P2), Reiki Practitioner(Level 2), Low Stress Handling Silver Certification(C), and IABTC Certificate in Puppy Training. In addition Sue actively seeks additional canine knowledge attending conferences, seminars, webinars and workshops. Sue has also published three books - Taking the Grrr out of the Grooming Salon and Taking The Grrr out of Grooming Your Dog, and Introducing Your Puppy to Grrr-less Grooming, all based on the techniques she using whilst grooming anxious dogs. She has a growing following on her Facebook Page Taking the Grrr out of Grooming Dogs. She also delivers 1 day courses around the United Kingdom delivering her Taking the Grrr out of the Grooming Salon to groomers, guardians and other pet professionals. Sue Online Educational Portal www.takingthegrrr.co.uk has a wide range of courses to help grooming dogs.

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