One Man Andy's Dogs, Anglesey
Having been made redundant from my employer of 20 years, I sat and had a think about what I would really like to do. I have always loved the idea of working with dogs in some way and decided to check out where I might train to be a dog groomer. I visited Classic Canine Cuts in Blackwood and immediately took to Claire the owner, chief trainer and head dog groomer. Three months later I found myself on day one of the course, quaking in my boots at the prospect of being let loose with a set of clippers and a pair of scissors on some unsuspecting Yorkie. I need not have worried. The easing into the job was gradual enough to allow for the steady build up of confidence whilst at the same time, I now realise, stretching sufficiently to cover all aspects of the work and access to a widely varied array of breeds and dog characteristics in 6 unforgettable weeks.

Claire and her team are superb and I cannot thank them enough. In a little over a year I have built up a clientele of over 400 dogs coming from over 70 breeds - Pugs to Powder Puffs, Dalmations to Dachunds and Westies to Wolfhounds!

If your thinking of a career change I can thoroughly recommend this and if you're looking for great training facilities and comfortable live in accommodation then you must visit Claire in Blackwood and take a look around.

As a footnote I would have to add that whilst I expected to go away, work hard and learn a new skill I had no idea I would have such a laugh doing it and make friends I am sure I will keep forever. My fellow trainees were a great bunch of people and are all enjoying their new careers. Andy Harrison

Mollycoddles Pet Care, Chelmsford.
" The training school has a friendly atmosphere and I was able to gain hands on experience from day one. The whole team at Classic Canine Cuts are great. I would highly recommend the training school. Thanks to everyone for all your support and for giving me a great experience." Della Moon

Canine Spa, Reading Berkshire.
" I thoroughly enjoyed my time in Wales and the training was excellent, definitely the best money I have ever spent" Gillian Scaife

Carmarthenshire
"So glad I did the course, I feel I can now look forward to a career path. I feel privileged to be doing this kind of work ... I now feel somebody not just a mum" Carrie Hinchley

Doggie Fashion, Berkshire
" The most productive, informative and fun filled six weeks I've ever spent. Thanks to Claire and her team I now have my own business and it's great to know you have the support on the end of the phone whenever I need it" Mel Anley

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