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The Bristles of Oswestry are professional Dog Groomer Trainers with over 35 years experience in grooming a wide range of dog breeds and extensive experience in quality training.
BRILLIANT NEW DVD
"SO YOU WANT TO BE A DOG GROOMER?"
Debby Knight brings all her experience of working in the UK and the US into this superb DVD for dog owners wanting to learn how to groom their own dog or get an insight into training to be a Dog Groomer.
The DVD is only £18 + £2 (P&P) and can be purchased directly from The Bristles in Oswestry or ordered by phone on 01691 671600.
DEBBY KNIGHT AT THE BRISTLES, DOG GROOMING TRAINING SALON
Debby Knight started grooming at 17 years old and now has over 35 years dog grooming experience. She has worked for several vets in both dog and cat grooming and as a vet technician having run her own successful business in both the UK and the US.
She has groomed in Las Vegas for nearly 10 years for US celebrities such as Wayne Newton, Seigfried & Roy and Liberace, and is now based here in Oswestry, Shropshire.
Debby is an Accredited Pet Care Professional and is a Kennel Club Accredited Breeder for Standard Poodles and Russian Black Terriers.
DOG GROOMING TRAINING COURSES
The Bristles are well-known for their superb Dog Grooming Training Courses.
These dog grooming courses are unique, professional and highly sought-after! So you need to book in advance to be assured of your place. Debby only accepts one or two students at a time, ensuring a high-level of one-to-one tuition.
The Bristles run a range of Dog Grooming Training Courses to serve the needs of pet owners to those wanting to start their own Dog Grooming business:
"THE PET OWNERS COURSE"
Basic grooming tips to help take care of your pet, To include trim, clip, strip, clean ears and clip nails. Bring your own pet.
Half Day or Full Day (Recommended for large breeds such as standard Poodles)
Includes handouts and diploma.
"INTRODUCTION TO DOG GROOMING"
See how a professional dog grooming salon works and find out if this is the career for you.
Half day (Refundable on booking of 16 day course)
Full day (A portion is refundable on booking of 16 day course)
"THE 1 DAY COURSE"
Courses tailor made to suit, or brush up on grooming individual breeds.
Full Day
"THE 5 DAY COURSE" (Flexible Days)
Brush up on Grooming techniques.
Includes:
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Handout folder
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Handouts where applicable
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& Diploma upon successful completion of course.
"THE 8 DAY DOG BATHING AND BRUSHING COURSE" (Flexible Days)
Ideal for anyone looking for a job at a groomers or kennels or a first step into full time grooming. This is also excellent for the pet owner who wishes to perfect the preparation of your pet or show grooming.
Preparation is the key to good grooming. Includes:
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Bathing
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Correct shampoos and conditioners
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Brushing
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Combing
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Ear cleaning
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Nail clipping
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and Basic scissoring
The course includes:
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Grooming top
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Folder
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Bring you own camera for photos of dogs you will work on
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Hand outs where applicable
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Diploma upon successful completion of course
"THE FULL 16 DAY COURSE" (Flexible Days)
A unique Dog Groomer Training which includes:
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Handling techniques, bathing, brushing, drying and de-matting
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All the different tools, equipment and their uses
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Clipping and scissoring the most popular breeds plus introduction to hand stripping
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Use of different shampoos, conditioners and grooming products
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Learn how to startup and run your grooming salon
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Basic breed recognition
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First aid, health and safety and much more
Also included are:
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"So You Want To Be A Dog Groomer?" DVD (sent on deposit)
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"Ultimate dog grooming" book or equivalant
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"Notes from the Grooming Table"
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"Doglopedia"
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Handouts relevant to the course
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Handout folder
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Grooming top
Bring your own camera for photos of the dogs you will be working on.
You will receive 3 diplomas upon successful completion of the course:
1) Dog Grooming, Practical and Theory
2) Canine Health and First Aid
3) Salon Management
For all the courses, all you need to bring are comfortable shoes and an overall. All courses include drinks. For full day courses, please bring a packed lunch.
FULLY QUALIFIED & FULLY INSURED
Qualifications Include:-
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Trained to City and Guilds standard Dog Grooming
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Certified in advanced dog grooming from the groomers school of dog grooming
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City and Guilds 7307 further education and adult teaching certificate stage one.
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Member of the British dog grooming association
- Certificate in canine first aid OCN advanced level 3 (distinction)
FOR MORE DETAILS, VISIT The Bristles website
LOCATION
The Bristles Dog Grooming Salon is only half a mile from Oswestry town centre.
If you are interested in Dog Groomer Training, please feel free to call Debby on 01691 671600.
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latest reviews
I highly recommend this course. I have been made to feel very welcome and have enjoyed the course immensely. Not only have I learned everything about dog grooming, I have also picked up lots of tips about what equipment I may need. Thanks.
Finished my course and got a new grooming job at Pets at Home!
Has a fantastic time on this course. A real immersion into actual salon life with mainly one-to-one tuition from a genuinely natural teacher. Couldn't have had a more skilled and hard-working role model!
April was groomed today by Debby and looked and smelled lovely.
Sarah, my German Shepherd, has just had her spring groom and looks absolutely wonderful. Thank you so much.
Debby is a dedicated Tutor in Dog Grooming an excellent tutor, with infinite experience, very clear and goes the extra mile to help committed students achieve their goals, she genuinely cares about her students. Debby will help students even after your course has finished, whenever possible. Debby enabled me to gain enough skill and confidence after only 1 improver week to finally get started in my own grooming business, and I am very grateful I found her grooming school! Thanks Debs!
Excellent, clear and informative training. Debs is very precise and oozes with knowledge that she passes on to her students.
Debby is a wonderful groomer. Very patient with dogs and my dog looks perfect.
Debby really looks after the dogs. The Bristles is a home from home for the people who train with her & the dogs she grooms. Thanks for all your help!!
Debbie at The Bristles is an excellent Dog Groomer who is kind and considerate with the dogs and customers.
I trained with Debby over 3 years ago and even today, I know if I have a problem she is always just the other end of the phone ready with words of advice. The training was brilliant, one-on-one, and my business is so good today because I learned so much from Debby and she's been behind me every step of the way.
Just completing a 16 Day Dog Grooming Course with Debby from The Bristles. I have had a great time and have learned a lot from a very patient and understanding teacher.
Debby at The Bristles is an excellent dog groomer, who is kind and considerate with the dogs and customers.
Very happy with Debby's hair cuts. Lucy always looks beautiful and gets spoilt for the morning.
Wonderful dog groomer!
Fantastic job every time.
Grooming is fantastic, brilliant service, extremely friendly and efficient.
Debbie is a really fabulous groomer. I have been lucky enough to complete a grooming course with her and cannot recommed her highly enough. She is a great tutor that provides continuing support to all her pupils. She has a great rapport with not only the dogs she grooms but people alike.
She has been doing my dogs for years! Won't go anywhere else.
Probably the best place to take your dog to be groomed in Shropshire!
Professionalism. My dogs come home looking brilliant and done to perfection every time, plus they really enjoy being groomed by Debbie. She instantly made friends with both dogs and I know I can trust her and they smell fab too!
Would just like to say that this is the best groomers I have ever used..!!! Debby is lovely and friendly and has been fab with both of my Standard Poodles, 5 year old Zeus and 10 month old Dollar. In fact Debby bred Dollar herself and has been nothing but helpful with full back up all the way, nothing has been too much trouble. My dogs come back looking fantastic...and great value for money too..!!!
Wonderful, Frank looks great & is very happy when we collect him. We are so relieved to have found an excellent dog grooming service & want to say thank you very much to Debby & her team. I love the ribbons as well! Sue at www.aloe-ellesmere.com
The Vidal Sassoon of the dog world!
Wonderful business, they do a super job with our golden cocker spaniel.