CAW Grooming School

05/06/2026

We’re excited to announce that sharpening service, Sorby sharpening, will be on-site at Dog Grooming Congress 2026! ✂️

If you're attending on Sunday 14 June 2026, bring your scissors along and have them professionally sharpened while you enjoy a day packed with live demos, expert talks, industry exhibitors and networking.

If you haven't got your ticket to Dog Grooming Congress yet and would like to join us, tickets are still available!

What to expect:
🐩 Live grooming demonstrations, including a spiral technique on a Toy Poodle, Teddy Poodle styling and fundamental Asian freestyle grooming techniques.
🎤 Talks on cooperative handling, marketing your grooming business and more.
🛍️ Exhibitors from Simpsons Grooming Supplies, WildWash, The Scissor Boutique, Groomers, PetBookr, Dog Groomer Jobs, Clipit Grooming, Pet Passion To Profit, Tellington TTouch®, Xtra Dog, Total Grooming Magazine, Colin Taylor Products, Sorby Sharpening and CAW Grooming School.

🎟️ Tickets: £65
🎟️ CAW Dog Grooming students & alumni: £35
🎟️ Dog grooming students from other training providers: £40
Please contact us for student/alumni discount codes.

Book now at ➡️ https://tinyurl.com/2kejr67c

26/05/2026

The countdown is on, and Dog Grooming Congress 2026 is almost here!

Join us on Sunday 14th June 2026 at our Huntingdon centre and make sure to visit our fantastic exhibitors throughout the day!

We’re delighted to welcome an incredible line-up of industry names, including our event sponsor Simpsons Grooming Supplies, alongside Clipit Grooming, Tellington TTouch®, Xtra Dog, Pet Passion To Profit, CAW Grooming School, WildWash, Colin Taylor Products, Total Grooming Magazine, The Scissor Boutique, PetBookr, Dog Groomer Jobs, and Groomers.

It’s the perfect opportunity to connect with leading companies, discover quality products, ask questions, and pick up valuable tips to take back to your salon - all under one roof.

🎟 Tickets: £65
🎟️ CAW dog grooming students & alumni tickets: £35 (contact us for your discount code)
🎟️ Dog grooming students from other training providers: £40 (contact us for your discount code)

Book your place today at ➡ https://tinyurl.com/2kejr67c

15/05/2026

Congratulations to Sam Brown who has been drawn as the winner of our Dog Grooming Congress giveaway. Sam wins a ticket to the congress on 14 June for her and a friend - congratulations Sam! If you read this, we have sent you a message to arrange to get the tickets to you (it may go into message requests) 🥳

15/05/2026

Last June, Dog Grooming Congress returned to our Huntingdon centre for another year - and what a day it was! 🤩

Dog groomers from all over the UK joined us for a day of inspiring demonstrations, insightful presentations, and plenty of hands-on learning. Alongside our incredible line-up of speakers, we also welcomed a fantastic group of exhibitors, who showcased the latest tools, products, and innovations in dog grooming. 🐶✂️

Watch our highlights video to relive the atmosphere, meet some of our delegates & exhibitors, and see for yourself why Dog Grooming Congress is such a special event. 💜

If you’d like to come along to our next Dog Grooming Congress on Sunday 14 June 2026, tickets are available now!

🎟 Tickets: £65
🎟️ CAW dog grooming students & alumni tickets: £35 (contact us for your discount code)
🎟️ Dog grooming students from other training providers: £40 (contact us for your discount code)

Book your place at ➡️ https://tinyurl.com/2kejr67c

01/05/2026

✨ GIVEAWAY TIME - Win a ticket to Dog Grooming Congress for you and a friend! ✨

Calling all dog groomers! We’re giving one lucky winner the chance to attend Dog Grooming Congress 2026 for free - and you can bring a friend along too! 🎉

To enter:
1️⃣ Share this post to your feed
2️⃣ Comment and tag the friend you’d bring
3️⃣ Follow / like our page

Deadline: 11:59pm, Thursday 14 May 2026
Winner announced: Friday 15 May 2026 on Facebook!

This year's congress is on Sunday 14 June 2026 at our centre in Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire. It is set to be an action-packed day filled with live demonstrations, expert presentations, and an industry exhibition. You’ll leave with lots of practical tips and fresh inspiration to take back to your grooming salon! ✂️🐶

Event info ➡️ https://tinyurl.com/2kejr67c
T&Cs ➡️ https://tinyurl.com/2kdmv3kk

28/04/2026

Dog Grooming Congress is back this summer, bigger and better than ever!

Join us on Sunday 14th June 2026 at our Huntingdon centre, for a day filled with inspiring talks, live demonstrations, and top industry exhibitors – all designed to help you elevate your dog grooming skills and business! Here’s a sneak peek at the must-attend talks on the day:

✅ What is Tellington TTouch®? – Alex Wilson
Discover the philosophy and core principles behind TTouch, and why it’s such a valuable complement to grooming, training and behaviour work.

✅ Cooperative Handling at Home – Paul Daly
Explore clear, practical requests you as the Groomer can make so owners know exactly what to practise. Focusing on simple, short sessions that fit into normal daily life.

✅ PetBookr: Software Made by Groomers, for Groomers - Connor Todd
Discover how PetBookr can simplify bookings, reduce admin, and help salons run more smoothly.

✅ How to Market Your Pet Grooming Business Both Online & Offline - Bill Betts
Learn how to attract more clients using both online and offline strategies.

🎟 Tickets: £65
🎫 CAW dog grooming students & alumni tickets: £35 (contact us for your discount code)

Buy your ticket here ➡ https://tinyurl.com/2kejr67c

10/04/2026

Do you dream of working for yourself or building a business you’re really passionate about?

We’re enrolling now for our City & Guilds Level 2 and Level 3 Dog Grooming qualifications starting in September – the ideal route into professional dog grooming! 🐶✂️

Training takes place one day per week in our fully-equipped salons in Huntingdon (Cambridgeshire) or Tingley (near Leeds). You’ll learn alongside experienced groomers, using industry-standard tools and working with a variety of dog breeds. Plus, with our Loans2Learn scheme, you can spread the cost of learning into small monthly payments. 🙌

Many of our students go on to become self-employed groomers or open their own salons, turning their love of dogs into rewarding, independent careers. ✅

Get started today and apply at ➡️ https://tinyurl.com/4szuu425

31/03/2026

Dog Grooming Congress 2026 is coming up fast! ✨🐶

Join us on Sunday 14th June 2026 at our Huntingdon centre for a day packed with expert insight, live demonstrations and plenty of furry inspiration. Here’s a preview of the must-see demos you won’t want to miss:

✅ Spiral Technique on a Toy Poodle – Vasileios Barlos
Celebrity Dog Stylist Vasileios demonstrates how to create a striking 3D spiral effect, including shaping a soft teddy face and adding Asian Fusion flair to the legs.

✅ Asian Freestyle Fundamentals – Joseph Warrant Ywayan
Understand the building blocks behind stunning dog grooms that blend Eastern influences with Western styles. You’ll leave with the knowledge, tips and tricks required to make your Asian grooming styles ‘pop’!

✅ Teddy Poodle – Amy Walpole
Learn how to perfect your salon ‘teddy bear’ styling; including easy angulation, round faces, time saving tricks and more.

🎟 Tickets: £65
🎫 CAW dog grooming students & alumni tickets: £35 (contact us for your discount code)

Register now at ➡ https://tinyurl.com/2kejr67c

19/03/2026

Dog grooming is practical, creative and demanding. No two days are quite the same. One appointment may be a well maintained trim, the next a matted rescue dog who needs patience and careful handling. In a profession with so much variation, it’s important to keep learning. 🐶🐾

Professional development gives groomers a structured way to keep learning. It helps you stay current, work safely and confidently, and build a reputation that reflects the standard you aim to uphold. ✅

Here's why professional development is important for dog groomers, and how you can build it into your career ⬇️

Explore why further learning matters for dog groomers and discover practical ways to keep developing your skills and confidence throughout your career.

12/03/2026

With rising demand for dog grooming services, some salon owners may be looking at recruitment options and asking: is a dog grooming apprenticeship worth it for employers? 🐶

Apprenticeships require time and commitment, so it’s completely reasonable to want to understand the return on investment before getting started. This article looks at the real benefits, common concerns, and why more grooming businesses are choosing dog grooming apprenticeships as a recruitment solution. ✅

Read more here ⬇️

Is a dog grooming apprenticeship worth it for employers? Explore the benefits, costs, funding, and why employers choose apprenticeships.