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Hi Pepperoni, Try Australian Dog Centre, www.australiandogcentre.com.au They ran a Border Terrier Grooming workshop earlier this year and i think both the all the girl there can hand strip. They are in Moonee Ponds,

Hi, Try Australian Dog Centre I have done a lot of research on grooming schools and this place seems really good. i am starting a six week course soon www.australiandogcentre.com.au They are in Moonee Ponds

Looking at the awards, photos and grooming trophies on the walls in their shop today and it looks like they have achieved alot in their careers. in europe and america aswell

Thanks Sags, I actually went to this place this afternoon and met Nicki and Melanie, they seem really nice and proffessional. There course looks to be very indepth.

Courses such as Box Hill's are not designed to turn out accomplished groomers as they give a well rounded course of study covering animal health, business and other basics to form a foundation for a successful career. I think you would find any formal study does not turn out students that can hit the ground running and be fully competent. It could be said that those learning in a salon environment lack the holistic training that formal training offers. A friend of my family used to be a groomer and she was the one who suggested doing a course so you get taught the fundamentals from the start. She is from a showing back ground so always knew about most breeds and she also told me a lot of dog groomers dont know basic grooming theory. I must say i didnt realise how involved grooming is.

Northern Suburbs, i rang them (ADC) yesterday and am going for a meting with them Later this afternoon, to discuss a grooming course. I didnt realise that it is or formally Spa Bark Dog Grooming same girls just changed the business around to become a School. i have spoke to a lady that went to a dog grooming workshop there and she said it was very good and detailed. I will know more tonight i guess

Hi Sags Yes if you could pass on the details that would be great thanks

Hi Staff'nToller I did check out Box Hill tafe and i have heard mixed reviews, i think they are only part time. There was another instructor there now i cant remember her name Thanks for your advice

Hi GoldiesRgr8Poodles2, Yes i have found that most salons have said what you are saying, that is what has led me to doing a course, at least at the end of my training i will have basic clipping knowledge ( all going well ). I do realise however that you cannot beat experience but i guess i have to start somewhere. Thank you for your advise

Hi Clyde, Thankyou for your advice , i have found it difficult to get hands on training as i can not afford to volunteer while i get taught and i dont expect anyone will pay me while i learn but thought if i completed a course of some sort at least i might get a look in. Probably coming into a quiet time for dog groomers though, but finger crossed anyway. Thanks

Hi, I am looking at learning how to become a Dog Groomer, i have a very basic knowledge of grooming but want to learn with the possibility of working full time in this industry. I am in Victoria and have done some research into grooming schools but wanted to if anyone could recommend this place or know the instructors. Thanks