LESSONS IN DOGGY GROOMING

Article Courtesy of Western Mail, Sion Barry
Western Mail
11.07..2003
 
THE first school in Wales for would-be dog groomers has been set up in Blackwood.

The idea of former Gwent police officer Claire Hyde, the venture is aimed at people looking to set up their own dog-grooming businesses.

The school is based at Ms Hyde's Classic Canine Cuts business, which opened in February last year, and aims to cater for up to 21 trainees a year.

Ms Hyde said, "The training courses are aimed at people looking to set up their own dog grooming businesses.

"Interest to date has been very positive."

Ms Hyde, who spent 13 years in the police as a trainer specialising in law, added, "We have built up a customer base of around 1,000 with people coming from all over South Wales with their dogs."

Support has come in the form of a Welsh Assembly Investment Grant and a startup grant from Caerphilly County Borough Council.

Ms Hyde said, "The economic department of the authority have been fantastic in their support."