Academy
learn to be a groomer
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Over at TheDogSmith, we look beyond training groomers. Through our academy, we share our best knowledge and philosophy when it comes to giving our dogs the best care & look.
Equip yourself with the necessary skills and principles
Always from the basics. We learn to clean, trim and cut while ensuring your pet feels safe and comfortable. From small pomskis to large poodles, having strong fundamentals and principles will help you care for dogs of all sizes
Work with real doggos
We will be practicing with actual dogs during the training sessions, so you will have the necessary skills to handle them confidently while working.
Personal guidance and mentorship at every stage by our academy director
Fret not. As we work with you at every stage with personal guidance and mentoring from our academy director for every session.
Hi there peony here
and I am a dog washing, claw clipping, blow drying, detangling, accident cleaning, critter scissoring, always smiling, DOG GROOMER!
Having 20 years as an award-winning artistic director & judge, I now educate passionate groomers that have the conviction to care for our furdolls.
As groomers, we
Basic Grooming Techniques
have the curiosity to improve
don’t discriminate against any breed
love exploration and creativity
prioritise health and safety
most importantly, love our furry ones
Curriculum
We care for you and your fur kids, that’s why we share honestly.
Basic Grooming Techniques
Covering all key aspects and techniques of dog grooming, from bathing and brushing to nail clipping and ear cleaning.
Breed Specific Grooming
Since different breeds often have different grooming needs, specialized knowledge will be a great asset.
Health Evaluation
Training to identify early signs of common health issues through changes in coat, skin condition, etc.
Handling and Behavior Studies
This is crucial as it would train the students in dealing with varied and sometimes challenging behaviors while grooming.
Business Skills
For those considering setting up their own grooming business, some foundational business and managering skills could be included.
Certification Prep
Finally, assistance in preparation for formal certifications in pet grooming, to help boost employability.
Our student's stories
"I have graduated from Peony 2 years ago and I will never choose another teacher to learn grooming from if I had another chance.
I have learnt so much from her, she taught me not only skills for grooming but also skills for a customer servicer. She highlighted my weakness and pushed me further for me to improve better.
With right mindset and attitude her student can definitely learn a lot from her.
She taught me so much not only dog grooming but also about life. I am always thankful for her to reach where I am today. Thank you for being my teacher!"
Cheryl Ong
Senior Goomer of Gooming Loft
"Peony has been my teacher since 2015 and will always be my go to when I needed her advice. Her attention to details when it comes to dog grooming is what set her apart from others. Instead of telling me what to look for, she will show me where to look and that has really helped me a lot in improving my independence and confidence. As a dog owner herself she also share a lot of her knowledge outside of the course curriculum which really added value to her teaching.
Even after completing the course she will still keep in touch with me time to time to find out how I am doing which I truly appreciate. She really does bring out the best in me and I know she will do that for her future students too!"
Edison Chen
Co-owner of Pet Loft
See you and your pet
Contact us
Our groomers are certified and continue to undergo trainings to learn new trends and techniques to give your pet the best experience.