Tails of Wigborough

15/06/2026

Our Level 2 Dog Grooming Assistant’s course is starting next week. Call us on 07786231276 or message
info@tailsschoolofgrooming to find out more.

10/06/2026

Last 2 tickets remaining for our handstripping seminar this coming Sunday 14th June. Message or ring on 07786231276 to secure your space. Join us for a great day of learning, meeting other groomers, lunch and a goody bag.

Dog Hand Stripping Educational Day — Sunday 14 June
with Penny Sharpe demonstrating the Scottish Terrier and Sam Banks with the Cocker Spaniel.

Level up your grooming skills and build real confidence with expert hand stripping techniques. Learn coat types, breed-specific methods, and safe, effective approaches.

What you’ll get:
• Live demos
• Clear, practical teaching + take-home guides
• Quizzes & prizes
• Q&A with experienced groomers and qualified tutors
• Lunch & refreshments
• Certificate of attendance

Perfect for trainees, newly qualified groomers, or anyone ready to sharpen their skills.

📍 Tails School of Grooming, Great Wigborough, Colchester
⚠️ Limited spaces — early booking advised

Message to book your space
https://www.pawsuite.co.uk/seminars/ruff-to-refined-silky-wire-coat-handstripping-seminar-2ca378

06/06/2026

A busy week at Tails as well as a poodle grooming evening with the lovely Gertie and Apollo

04/06/2026

Jess the Border Collie was our City & Guilds Level 2 exam dog today for Beccy

04/06/2026

Louie the Bulldog loves a mud massage

04/06/2026

Penny Sharpe will be handstripping a Scottish Terrier at our seminar next Sunday 14 June in Colchester. We also have a handstrip Cocker Spaniel demo on the day. We still have a couple of seats available. Contact me on 07786231276 for more information on how to book.

02/06/2026

We’re currently enrolling students for our City & Guilds Level 2 & Level 3 dog grooming courses.

If you’ve ever thought about working as a dog groomer or changing careers, we’re holding an Open Morning on Saturday 6th June (10am–12pm) where you can:
• Have a look around the salon, get a feel for what it’s like to train here
• Chat with me about our courses and training options
• Ask any questions

It’s a relaxed, friendly drop-in, so feel free to pop along 😊

📩 Message me on [email protected] or call 07786 231276 for more information and to let me know you’re coming

Sam

02/06/2026

A busy day training for Cofi. Amber the Lab and Rosie the Border Terrier.

30/05/2026

She lost the ball, possibly in the pond. Time for a bath anyway.

27/05/2026

Rosie our Level 3 student with Skye, a Westie in a pet breed standard trim. If you’d like our students to groom your westie get in touch we’d love more westies. We offer high standards of grooming supervised by our experienced tutors, at reduced prices.