Dog Training & Behaviour Course for Professional Groomers

Accredited Training & Behaviour Course For Professional Dog Groomers

We are a global, multi-award-winning online learning that specialises in teaching professional groomers how to implement positive training into the grooming environment and develop their understanding of the psychology and sentiency of dogs for low-stress results.

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

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

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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.

Why Join Us?

We are a supportive and inclusive community of qualified professional groomers, behaviourists and trainers with a shared passion for Animal Welfare.

The HGA promises to ensure the education its students, member and graduates receive remains up-to-date and backed by the latest science and is constantly reviewing its curriculum.

Being a member, student and/or graduate of The Holistic Grooming Academy shows your commitment to learning and evolving with the times, and reflects the highest ethical values.

Together we strive to raise the bar of professional grooming standards by introducing the benefits of learning more about the sentiency of dogs and by implementing positive dog training into the professional grooming environment.

Our Accredited Holistic Grooming & Behaviour Diploma is one of the most well-respected accredited dog training and behaviour courses specially written for professional groomers.

Get Confident

You will feel confident and competent in safely handling and assessing dogs in a positive way and within the context of professional grooming.

You will be able to tell the difference between an "aggressive" dog and a fearful dog, and successfully devise a bespoke care plan for low-stress results.

Show Value

You will know exactly how to showcase the skills you learn in a way that demonstrates why the holistic approach to grooming is necessary for the dog's overall well-being.

Your new skills will help seal the deal with prospective dog carers looking for a specialised service that can accommodate their dog's needs.

Prevent Burnout

You will be guided through ways to implement self-care within your busy working environment to help manage stress and prevent burnout.

Learn to love your job again when we set tasks to remind you why you started, and how to reignite the enthusiasm and passion you once had when working with dogs.

Membership

If your budget is tight, why not join our monthly membership instead? What's great about this option is that you may cancel this subscription anytime or opt to freeze your account temporarily.

As a member, you will get immediate access to our online resource hub where you can attend all of our educational events live and get access to the replays to watch back anytime.

You will be eligible to publish a standard business listing on our Global Holistic Groomers Directory and access our downloadable business resources including leaflets, flyers and other templates.

Members also have access to a range of discounts on other CPD from our affiliates and friends, but also our Diploma (once enrolled you get FREE access to the membership for the duration of your studies with us).

You will also receive a 'Member' logo to use on your advertising and marketing material to show your love and commitment to CPD.

£25.00

£15.00 Monthly

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The Holistic Grooming & Behaviour Diploma Accreditation

Get immediate access to the Accredited Holistic Diploma

(Please Note This Is An Advanced Course).

Start learning how to make the grooming experience less stressful for you and the animals you work with today and obtain your official Certification with us!

This course is approved by iPET and UK Rural Skills and involves around 320 hours of self-study over 24-months. If you are a member of Yappily, you are eligible for 50% the price of our Diploma - contact them for access to the code prior to checkout.

Please read our T&Cs before purchasing this course to ensure you are ready to start this journey (see Footer)!

£999

Prerequisites Apply

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The Holistic Grooming Academy's Code of Ethics

We and all HGA students/members/graduates uphold the following strict ethical pledge in the care of Animals:

Compassion

We promise to demonstrate a high level of compassion for both humans and other animals. It is important that we seek to understand the individual needs of the animals we work with to ensure that they receive the best standard of care at all times, and that we refrain from unfair judgement when carrying out our duties as Professional Pet Care providers.
Choice

We promise to ensure that the animals we work with are given plenty of opportunities to adjust to grooming processes, and to provide agency where required. It is imperative that we respect an animals right to consent, and appropriately implement the use of cooperative based methods to help an animal feel safe. Intimidation and unreasonable force is strictly prohibited.
Care

We promise to make the welfare of animals our main priority in pursuit of grooming tasks. It is crucial that all animals receive a bespoke care plan that reflects their individual needs. When faced with 'welfare' cases requiring urgent assistance, we will provide our services as low-stress as possible to prevent prolonged suffering. Humanity before vanity, always.
Creativity

We promise to ensure our chosen methods and approach is one that reflects the needs of the animals in our care. As such, we understand that there is no methodological process to our roles and therefore, our workspace must be adaptable to accommodate to various needs. Creativity, open-mindedness and the ability to think outside the box is crucial for our roles.
Commitment

We promise to remain committed in learning and advancing our knowledge and skillsets, covering a broad range of topics that will help to enhance the service of care all animals receive. We will actively invest in reputable CPD to ensure that our services remain updated and backed by modern science. We will keep track of our learning through a CPD log.
Consideration

We promise to take into consideration the needs of others and remain inclusive and supportive of both our peers and the general public. We will be honest, open and approachable. It's important to ensure that we accept and embrace others without discrimination. Bullying, intimidation and humiliation tacts are strictly not tolerated.

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!

by

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!

Lorna Williams

Barks & Bubbles Grooming