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Spend half a day in a real grooming salon

Watch our groomers at work, meet the dogs and ask anything. The best way to find out if grooming is for you, before you commit to training.

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Taster session

Taster session

For anyone thinking about grooming

Length
Half a day
Where
The Upper Hound salon
Days
Flexible training days
Qualification
None, it’s an introduction
Price
£140

What happens on the day

An in-depth introduction for anyone considering grooming, whether you’re a complete beginner or thinking about a career change. You’ll see professional grooming up close, the crucial first step in understanding the job.

Taster session

For anyone thinking about grooming

£140Paid in advance

Features

  • Watch key techniques up close
  • See a busy salon at work
  • Learn the essential safety procedures
  • Meet lots of different breeds
  • Ask as many questions as you like
  • Advice on training and qualifications
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Benefits of the taster session

  • A peek at your future

    What does a groomer’s day actually look like? Spend half of one behind the scenes and find out if this is your dream job.

  • Learn from working groomers

    Watch bathing, drying and clipping up close. Our groomers talk you through each step and answer every question.

  • Styles and creativity

    See different breeds, handling and grooming techniques. It’s not just a job, it’s an art.

  • Your next step

    Find out what it takes to go professional. We’ll talk you through training, qualifications and the best way to get started.

What previous students say

  • The team were so welcoming and made the day so enjoyable

    Joanne N

  • Really great day, I learnt a lot about the grooming process!

    Katy A

  • Staff were so welcoming, I really enjoyed asking questions and seeing all the dogs

    Lucy C

  • Lots to see and learn, I took so many notes the staff were amazing

    Sophie T

  • It was a wonderful experience from start to finish. To be honest I never wanted to leave.
  • I would highly recommend Upper Hound to anyone considering a career change into dog grooming.
  • Kate, Danielle, and the entire Upper Hound team are unbelievably positive and supportive.
  • I am very grateful for the support and expertise I received from the ladies!

    Melissa Richards

    Read Melissa’s story
  • If you love dogs and want real, practical training, this is the place to be!

    Sammie Luffman

    Read Sammie’s story
  • The team at Upper Hound have been so supportive throughout the course and even after finishing.
  • Upper Hound is the perfect mix of practical learning, encouragement, and fun!
  • They were incredibly knowledgeable, patient, and supportive throughout the entire process.
  • Thanks to Upper Hound, I feel I have gained the foundations to start my own salon (Paws & Reflect).
A student grooming a white fluffy dog at the Upper Hound training centre
Free course

Not ready to become a groomer yet?

That’s fine. Start with our free course, Before You Train: what the job is really like day to day, the care that goes beyond a haircut, and how to choose training that makes you a groomer. It takes about ten minutes.

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