The Holistic Grooming Academy -Dog Training & Behaviour Course for Professional Groomers

Welcome to The Holistic Grooming Academy!

We are a multi-award-winning educational organisation dedicated to helping professional groomers update their skills in working with difficult dogs.

Through a science-backed, ethical approach to animal care, we are passionate about raising the bar of grooming industry standards.

We are a proud supporting member of the Animal Behaviour & Training Council (ABTC), and take pride in offering accredited enhancer courses, approved by The Complementary Medical Association, iPET and UK Rural Skills.

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Do you struggle to groom "difficult" dogs? We can help you!

Hi, I'm Stephanie Zikmann.
I created The Holistic Grooming Academy for people just like you...

During my training days I quickly realised that the professional grooming curriculum lacked a great deal when considering the emotional needs of dogs and cats, and how to accommodate to their needs within the context of grooming.

It seemed obvious to me that the majority of animals in the salon were unhappy and distressed with the demands our roles bestowed upon them, and it made me curious to dig deeper to find out why that was.

I spent the next three years studying canine behaviour and psychology before obtaining my official qualification as a canine behaviourist, which then spurred me on to develop a course that would focus more on grooming from the animal's perspective.

Fast forward to today and I have helped well over 100 students lower stress in their salons while building their confidence and competence in handling "difficult" dogs and cats.

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Gain immediate access to the HGA Resource Hub and start learning more about our philosophy today.

Enjoy hundreds of hours worth of educational content from some of the world's leading pet care experts, along with access to an array of business templates and affiliate discounts for just £5 per month!

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iPET: The Holistic Grooming & Behaviour Diploma

Accredited by The Complementary Medical Association, iPET and UK Rural Skills.

Learn everything you need to know to start achieving low-stress grooming results today with our multi-award-winning online diploma!

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Helping over 100 students achieve more success with less stress!

We have students from all across the globe, and here are just some of their experiences with us.

Leading the way for change

Stephanie is someone I aspire to be like and I truly believe she is leading the way for change in the grooming industry - I'm proud to be part of the journey.

by Daniella Malcolm-Stewart

Woody's Holistic Grooming

It's like joining a new family!

I'm loving every second and learning so much. The support and attention to detail are also great! It's like you're joining a new family and gaining an insight into a new world of holistic grooming.

by Laura Thorpe

Our Dog's Choice

Definitely a learning curve!

Definitely a learning curve and how much more I need to look after myself. The course confirms exactly who and how I want to be but extra steps need to happen. Thank you so much for confirming this!

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All In Dog Grooming & Concept Trainer

I'm so proud to be a part of this movement!

I'm so delighted to announce that I have passed my Holistic Groomer Diploma! I can now say that I am a certified Holistic Groomer; I am so proud to be part of a movement that genuinely puts its doggy client's emotional welfare first and strives for a more relaxed grooming experience. Thank you to the lovely Stephanie Zikmann, who is my mentor and has been such an inspiration through the course!