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Dog Grooming Exams and Workshops

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Exams and Workshops

Dog Grooming and Cat Grooming in London
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Exams and Workshops

Online Exams

Dog grooming exams and workshops are educational opportunities for dog groomers to learn about proper grooming techniques, dog health and safety, and other important aspects of the dog grooming profession. These exams and workshops can be a valuable way for dog groomers to improve their skills and stay up-to-date on the latest industry practices.

7863-02 – Gola Level 2: 90 minute Online Multiple Choice

These exams are available on the following dates at Absolutely Animals:

  •  From July 2025 Golas are only available on a Tuesday with the dates shown below
  • 2025 Dates –  22rd July, 19th August, 23th Sept, 21nd Oct, 18th Nov, 9th December

Past papers can be provided by your tutor.

7863-02 Qualification Handbook Here

£80 Inc. VAT

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7863-03 – Evolve Level 3: 09:30-11:30am

These exams are available for the following dates in 2024 at Absolutely Animals:

We take internal and external candidates

  • Tuesday  10/06/2025   9:30am start    2hrs
  • Wednesday 05/11/2025  9:30am start    2hrs

Please Note – Candidates must be registered 3 months before

Example of the written exam for the 7863-03 here! 

A filled out written example for the 7863-03 here!

7863-03 Qualification Handbook Here

£80 Inc. VAT

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Workshops – Collect your Attendance Certificate – Only £75 – Please call to book all workshops

Other Courses

Poodle Grooming – TBC

Handling Difficult Dogs in the Salon – TBC

Please contact us if you wish to know whether these courses are planned for the near future.

What Students Have to Say...

Review by Clare 2022 Read More

"Really professional and informative course. I really feel as if I've come away with the tools. I need to start my own dog walking business. Thank you, Christine and the dogs for being super friendly ...

Review by Sylvia Marks Read More

“The Absolutely Animals Facebook group is a brilliant resource for help, ideas and advice. It’s a lifesaver, especially when you are at the beginning of your career and need some reassurance.” S...

Review by Sally James Read More

“It feels like being part of a very special family with a huge safety blanket. Life changing. Thank you so much.” Sally James...

Review by Sue Wright Read More

“The ongoing support continues long after training has finished. Heidi and Christine are very down-to-earth and encouraging, they become like extended family and the opportunities are there for howe...

Review by Sophie Foxton Read More

“I have never felt more supported to achieve and thrive. The support and patience given by Heidi and Chris during the course are immense, and that does not stop after you fly the nest! I feel like p...

Michelle Peachy  Read More

“The reason I chose Absolutely Animals was because after comparison I felt that this course offered more variation of breeds to practice on and also I wanted the formal City and Guilds qualification...

Denise Sacker Read More

“After deciding to change career, I researched many grooming courses. The recommendations I read for Absolutely Animals really stood out from the others. My course is now well under way and I am ver...

Louisa Dodd Read More

“My time at Absolutely Animals has been so enjoyable! At first I was very apprehensive especially because I was so young, however everyone was so supportive and they’ve helped me gain a lot of con...

Claudia Colen 2015 Read More

“I enjoyed every minute of this course and learned a lot through ought the process. I'm happy for choosing a high standard training school and highly recommend Absolutely Animals to anyone who wishe...

Carole Cooper 2015 Read More

“Dear Heidi and Absolutely Animals team. Thank you so much for a fantastic experience at my taster day yesterday. It has confirmed to me that this is definitely what i want to be doing for my future...

Course Reviews...

Handling Difficult Dogs in the Salon Reviews
“I attended Heidi Anderton LCGI’s Difficult Dogs Seminar and found it very helpful. It gave me some new skills to help with difficult dogs. Heidi was a great presenter and kept the seminar fun, relevant and interesting. I recommend this course to any groomer who wants to further their knowledge.” Paula Haines “Heidi Anderton LCGI’s seminar on handling difficult dogs was extremely useful. It has been one area that I have found tricky since qualifying. Heidi offered helpful, reassuring, and easy to apply tips that I have already put in place. The suggestions on equipment to use in the cases were also really useful. Thanks for letting me bring along my difficult dog! I would highly recommend this seminar to any groomer.” Laura Sands
Poodle Grooming Reviews
“Thank you so much to Heidi for hosting such a great day – it was fun, informative and interesting, all in a well set-up environment. I highly recommend Absolutely Animals to anyone looking to further their knowledge. Heidi (and Christine) are amazing, and their skills and experience inspirational! Thank you.” Natasha Barnes Hutchinson “Thank you Heidi for the fabulous poodle seminar today. I can’t wait to try out some new tips and post some pictures. The dogs were amazing and I met some lovely groomers. I’m looking forward to the next one.” Alison Avery “I thoroughly enjoyed the Poodle Seminar today. Heidi, you are an inspiration teacher. Loved it! Thank you.” Sally James “Been back to my old grooming school today to a Poodle Seminar where I got to have a go on my pup, Lumi. Heidi Anderton is an amazing teacher – love watching her work her magic. Will be back for the next one!” Ellie Linsell
C Godfrey MA, B Vet Med, MRCVS 06/09/05
"This letter certifies that I have known Ms Anderton and her family for many years and have always found her to be a thoroughly reliable and very capable person. She most certainly has the ability and sense needed for setting up her own business and exercising her very useful skills as a groomer. Her work is always first class, and her ability at handling difficult animals is not short of remarkable. I am sure she will well repay any effort put into training her in business methods, and I am happy to be recommending her to my bankers as a sound prospect for them to back. On the practical side, we are able at this surgery to provide a good number of recommendations of her skill to our own clients, safe in the knowledge that they will be pleased with her work. This clinic will give her all the backing we can, and she will surely find her work well appreciated by others as well."

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