Start your grooming journey in a luxury, supportive environment.
Furry Fades Training Academy offers hands-on, non-accredited dog grooming courses designed for beginners, owners, and aspiring groomers. Whether you’re exploring a new career, wanting to learn how to maintain your own dog at home, or preparing for future qualifications (such as iPET), our training is delivered inside our premium grooming salon with industry-leading equipment.
We focus on confidence, safety, technique and real-dog experience — all taught by experienced stylists in a relaxed, friendly setting.
⭐ OUR COURSES
1. 1-Day Taster Day – Introduction to Dog Grooming
Perfect for anyone interested in trying grooming before committing to a longer course.
You’ll learn:
Certificate included.
Intro Price: £120 (or £150 1:1)
2. Groom Your Own Dog – Owner Learning Experience
Learn to safely and confidently groom your own dog at home.
Includes:
Intro prices:
3. 2-Week Beginner Grooming Course
A hands-on introduction for career changers or hobby groomers.
You’ll learn:
Certificate awarded.
Intro price: £950
4. 4-Week “Foundation Groomer” Course
Our most popular in-depth non-accredited course — ideal preparation for future accredited qualifications (iPET).
You’ll learn:
Certificate awarded.
Intro price: £1,800
📅 HOW TO BOOK
To enquire or secure your space, please contact us:
📩 Email: info@furryfades.com
📞 Phone: 07591406564
📍 Location: Worcester, West Midlands
A £100 non-refundable booking fee is required to secure your place, with the remaining balance due 7 days before the course starts.
🧾 WHAT’S INCLUDED IN ALL COURSES
✔ Hands-on training in a luxury salon
✔ All equipment provided
✔ Small class sizes for personalised support
✔ Real dogs to groom (not mannequins)
✔ Printed & digital learning materials
✔ End-of-course certificate
✔ Friendly, supportive trainers
✔ Professional photos of your work (longer courses)
🐶 WHO ARE OUR COURSES FOR?
Our non-accredited courses are ideal for:
🎓 NON-ACCREDITED NOW — ACCREDITED (iPET) LATER
Our academy is designed to grow with you.
We currently offer non-accredited training, with plans to become an iPET Network approved training provider once the academy is established.
This means your learning now can form the perfect foundation for achieving formal qualifications in the future.
❓FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Are these courses accredited?
Not yet — these are non-accredited courses designed to teach practical skills. We aim to become an iPET Training Provider in the future.
Do I need experience?
No! Our courses are beginner-friendly.
Do I need to bring equipment?
No — everything is provided.
Will I groom real dogs?
Yes. All of our courses include hands-on grooming with real salon dogs.
Can I bring my own dog?
Only for the “Groom Your Own Dog” course. Other courses use salon dogs chosen for training suitability.
Do I get a certificate?
Yes. All courses include a certificate of completion.
Can I bring photos/videos home?
Yes! You’re welcome to take before/after photos and we’ll help you build a starter portfolio.
📜 TERMS & CONDITIONS