What we offer

• A safe, supportive, and fully equipped on-site dog grooming studio.

• Practical training in bathing, brushing, nail clipping, trimming, and styling.

• Theory sessions on animal welfare, grooming techniques, and customer care.

• Real-world experience working with dogs in a professional grooming environment.

• Opportunities to engage with customers and maintain a clean, safe workspace.

• A curriculum tailored to individual needs, abilities, and career aspirations.

• Embedded learning in maths, English, ICT, health and safety, and employability.

• Regular assessment of both practical and theoretical skills.

Why choose Dog Grooming at Orchard Therapeutic Farm?

• Learn in a real grooming environment with professional equipment.

• Gain both technical grooming skills and transferable life skills.

• Develop confidence, independence, and employability.

• Receive guidance from experienced tutors with industry knowledge.

• Acquire qualifications and experience valued in the pet care sector.

• Build customer service and communication skills alongside practical expertise.

• Leave with the skills to care for pets independently and responsibly.