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Watch our tutor Marie in action Performing a virtual training video on how to look after your dogs coat.
How to Bath & brush your dog
Our Course Times
Our courses are available right throughout the year at our salon in Consett, we recommend potential trainees to book early to avoid disappointment.
Courses can be attended one to four day a week-
One day a week – Tues, Wed, Thurs or Friday
Two days per week – Tuesday & Wednesday OR Thursday and Friday
Four days a week – Tuesday to Friday
Course Times: Tuesday – Friday – 9:00 a.m. – 3.45 p.m.
“I can’t speak highly enough of the training I received at Top Trimz.”
"I trained to be a Dog Groomer at Top Trimz on a 28-day course ending in 2014, this was one of the best decisions I have made career-wise. I have a job that I love and that I can fit around my family life, and that has given me the opportunity to work for myself and be my own boss. I can't speak highly enough of the training I received at Top Trimz, if you are considering a job in dog grooming look no further, you wont regret it."
“I tell everyone that I trained with the best.”
"There is a lot more to it than meets the eye and the course is quite intense, however, I thoroughly enjoyed and Marie works very hard to ensure you have all the right skills to build your ability and confidence. I opened my salon 18 months ago and it is a thriving business and building all the time. I tell everyone I trained with the best."
“I wouldn’t have wanted training elsewhere!”
"I thoroughly enjoyed my time here at Top Trimz. I now have the knowledge and experience to help me kick start my career. Marie and Catherine were so helpful and their knowledge is beyond compare. I wouldn't have wanted training elsewhere."
“I wish I could do it all again.”
"Ive had a wonderful and enjoyable course here at Top Trimz, couldn't have asked for anymore. Marie and Catherine have been totally amazing, so friendly, welcoming and understanding. I wish I could do it all again."
Pride & Groom
Top Trimz are extremely professional and deliver fantastic training. The training programme is varied in delivery and is learner centred throughout. Elements of the training I particularly liked were; induction, practical hands on work, observing demonstrations, group discussions and applying some of the theory work to practice. Every day I would come away motivated and looking forward to the next learning experience.
“Ive never looked back.”
"I was one of Marie's first students in 2012, after leaving my job as a supervisor for 14 years I took a 28-day course with Top Trimz and the training I received was exceptional, an opinion shared by the other students training with me. We all went on to run our own successful business' , and all keep in touch to this day and still have support from Marie if needed. I have a lovely customer base and make over 3 times the salary I did as a supervisor. I've never looked back, and within the next year or two, I plan to open a Main Street shop and employ staff to help with my ever-increasing business."
