DIY Dog Grooming Courses
Learn to groom your own dog, properly.
Hands-on training with a professional groomer, with ongoing support to guide you at home.
Work one-on-one with a professional groomer and learn how to confidently maintain your dog’s coat at home.
This is a hands-on session where you’ll be grooming your own dog with guidance every step of the way.
Your booking also includes access to an online DIY grooming course, so you have support before, during, and after your session.
WHAT YOU’LL LEARN
In your session, you’ll learn how to groom your own dog properly.
We’ll guide you through:
Preparing and brushing the coat
Using clippers and scissors with confidence
Tidying the face, feet, and hygiene areas
Handling your dog safely on the table
Creating a tidy, maintainable result at home
You won’t just be watching, you’ll be doing it yourself, with a trainer guiding you the whole way through.
INCLUDED WITH YOUR BOOKING
You’ll receive access to an online DIY grooming course, provided through our education partner, igroomdiy.
It covers the full grooming process, from prep and bathing through to clipping and finishing, along with guidance on tools and equipment.
This gives you the bigger picture, so you’re not starting from scratch, and you’ll have something to refer back to whenever you need.
BEFORE YOU ATTEND
Dogs must arrive freshly washed and fully dried.
Wear something you don’t mind getting dog hair on
Closed-toe shoes are required
We don’t bathe dogs during the class, so this step is essential to get the most out of your session.
TOOLS
All equipment is provided during your session.
We’ll guide you on what’s worth investing in if you plan to groom at home, and what to avoid.
If you’d prefer a simple setup, the Pupper Pro Kit includes the core tools we use and teach with, so you can easily continue at home.
WHICH CLASS SHOULD I CHOOSE?
We have 2 class types - the 3 hour and the 4 hour. Choose the 4 hour class if your dog fits any of these criteria:
Weighs over 15kg
Stands taller than your knee when standing next to you (the dog’s spine, not their head)
Is a Standard Poodle, Labradoodle, “Cobberdog”, Groodle, Borderdoodle, Bernadoodle, Shepadoodle, Giant Schnauzer or similar. A big dog!
Any sized Poodle if you want to learn Poodle Points - ie top knot, shaved face, poodle feet, poodle tail
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At Dog Diversity, the dog’s welfare is our number 1 priority. If your dog is matted or extremely knotted we cannot guarantee you will be able to complete your learning safely. We may need to take over in cases of severe pelting to lower the risk of injury to the dog. We cannot guarantee you will leave the class with a complete groom. If we assess your dog and deem it to be in a matted condition, we will get you to sign a matting form prior to class commencement.
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We recommend at least 3 grooms with your groomer before you try to learn to groom your OWN puppy. You will find it very hard to learn on a wriggly little body! Get your pup used to being groomed and THEN book a class. Trust us - it will be so much better for you both.
You can help your puppy along with getting comfortable by using a hair dryer on him, gently and only a warm setting. Make sure you play with her paws and get them used to being touched. If you have an electric toothbrush, this does a good job of mimicking a clipper sound - buzz it gently near him, on his coat. Remember to use positive reinforcement, and reward reward reward good behaviour with treats!
Puppies also tire easily (they are so busy growing and exploring) and it is unfair to ask a pup to stand on a table for up to three hours. We will take lots of breaks for your pup’s comfort. ♥
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Similar to puppies, Senior dogs can tire easily and often have a lot of trouble standing for extended periods. We will take lots of breaks to support your Senior.
Seniors often do best with comfort grooms, as they have worn out their ability to tolerate any complicated styling. We will always keep the dog’s best interst in mind in each particular circumstance.
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Prefer to learn at home instead?
Learn to groom your dog at home
The same DIY grooming course included with our in-person classes is also available as a standalone option through igroomdiy.
It covers the full grooming process, from prep and bathing through to clipping and finishing, with step-by-step guidance you can follow at your own pace.
Perfect if you’re not ready for an in-person class, or want to continue building your skills at home.