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Our Cat Grooming Courses

On this page, you can find out about our own practical cat grooming tuition, which includes our own tips and tricks of the trade.

Cat Grooming Courses

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Cat Grooming Courses

Comprehensive Cat Grooming Courses for Professionals and Enthusiasts

Our mission is to enhance the knowledge, skills, and expertise of our students in the field of cat grooming. We achieve this by offering extensive cat grooming courses designed for professionals, which are increasingly in demand across the UK. These courses cater to a wide range of individuals, including cat owners, cattery staff, veterinary nurses, and dog groomers.

If you are a cat owner simply looking to groom your own cat, click here!

For those seeking to advance their professional skills and expertise in cat grooming, we provide the opportunity to earn an Absolutely Animals Certificate of Attendance in Feline Grooming. Additionally, you can enrol in an OFQUAL-assured iPET (Awarding Organisation) Cat Grooming Award, Certificate, Diploma, or Feline First Aid course.

With over 50 years of experience in cat grooming, we’re here to guide you through the process and help you gain a recognised qualification. Let us show you how it’s done!

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Course Location: 39 Burnt Ash Hill, London, SE12 0AE

Start Date:Cat grooming practicals are offered on Thursday, Friday and Saturday of every week.

Need Help?: Have a look at our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) at the bottom of the page. If you cannot find your answer, please drop us an email at info@absolutelyanimals.biz. We’re happy to assist.

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Purrfect Day
1 Day Tuition

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Feline Experience
3 Days Tuition

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Mastering the
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8 Days Tuition

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Learn to Groom Your Own Cat

Purrfect Day - 1 Day Tuition

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Is Cat Grooming for You? Spend a Day and Discover!

Join our Purrfect Day cat and explore the world of cat grooming and determine if it’s the right path for you. Whether you’re a complete beginner or looking to refresh your skills, this course offers valuable insights and hands-on experience.

During the one-day cat grooming course, you will:

  • Learn what cat grooming entails.
  • Brush up on and refresh your existing skills.
  • Receive an Absolutely Animals attendance certificate.

Throughout the day, you’ll have the opportunity to observe and participate in cat grooming sessions, with the freedom to take notes and pictures for future reference.

This one-day course is ideal for those new to cat grooming who want to learn the basics, as well as for those who wish to refine their skills under the guidance of professional cat groomers.

£250 Inc VAT

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Feline Experience - 3 Days Tuition

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This Feline Experience is designed for dog groomers or individuals experienced in feline handling, such as veterinary nurses, feline breeders, and cattery assistants.

Over three days of intensive cat grooming, you will work with a variety of breeds, coat types, and temperaments.

During the course, you will learn how to:

  • Evaluate a cat’s temperament and prepare for bathing, grooming, and finishing.
  • Apply the correct procedures tailored to each cat’s condition, needs, and temperament. (We never know what will come through the door!)
  • Work with a target of grooming at least two cats per day, though you may have access to more.
  • Prepare and de-mat the cat prior to bathing, then bathe, dry, and ready their coat for styling.
  • Perform basic styling of a cat’s coat, including the Lion trim or full coat removal.
  • Use grooming equipment correctly, and learn how to clean and maintain it.
  • Handle and control cats safely and effectively.

Upon completion, you will receive an Absolutely Animals Certificate of Attendance in Feline Grooming.

£675 Inc VAT

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Mastering the Meows - 8 Days Tuition

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Mastering the Meows is ideal for those who may not yet be confident in feline handling but wish to offer cat grooming services to clients.

Over the course of eight days, you will work with a variety of breeds, coat types, and temperaments, gaining hands-on experience in all aspects of cat grooming.

Throughout the 8-day course, you will learn how to:

  • Assess each cat’s temperament and prepare them for bathing, grooming, and finishing.
  • Groom at least two cats per day, though you may have access to more.
  • Apply the correct grooming procedures based on each cat’s specific condition, needs, and temperament. (Every day brings new challenges with different cats!)
  • Prepare, de-mat, and groom cats before bathing.
  • Bathe, clean, dry, and prepare cats’ coats for styling.
  • Perform basic styling, including Lion trims or full coat removal.
  • Use grooming equipment effectively, and learn proper cleaning and maintenance techniques.
  • Handle and control cats safely and confidently.

Upon successful completion, you will be awarded an Absolutely Animals Certificate of Attendance in Feline Grooming.

£1,600 Inc VAT

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Groom Your Own Cat

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This course is perfect for those who want to learn how to maintain their own cat’s grooming between professional sessions or acquire the skills to style their cat at home.

The course lasts half a day and can be booked as either a morning or afternoon session. The cost is £100, plus the cost of grooming your cat—making it a wonderful bonding experience for you and your feline friend.

£150+ Inc VAT

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FAQ

Where are we?

If you are local or in the area, then do stop by! We would be happy to discuss our cat grooming courses and explain the course features.

Our address is: Absolutely Animals Ltd, 43B Burnt Ash Hill, Lee, London, SE12 0AE

Where can I find cat grooming courses near me?

If you are looking for professional cat grooming courses nearby, you may want to travel that extra mile and visit us at Absolutely Animals. We are where the professionals come to train and learn all about cat grooming and get qualified in many aspects of cat grooming. We train cat groomers from all over the UK and internationally. The chances are, the local cat groomers near you were also trained by our highly qualified professional cat groomers at Absolutely Animals Ltd.

Can I come by train?

Yes! Our business location is conveniently located just a few minutes walk from the Lee Southeastern Train Station, and tickets are readily available online, but please do contact us prior to travelling if you do not already have a pre-arranged appointment.

You can find more FAQs on Grooming Courses on our Frequently Asked Grooming Course Questions page.

What Learners Have to Say About Us...

An Unforgettable Training Experience with a Truly Fabulous Team 2025
Review from Zara J. via Google I completed my cat grooming course on ‘Mastering the Meows’ course with Absolutely Animals, I just wanted to take a moment to express my appreciation for the incredible training experience at Absolutely Animals. Your business model and the way you run your cat grooming salon are truly inspiring. From the very beginning, the environment is calm, confidence-boosting, and always cantered around the welfare of the animals. I’d also like to extend my heartfelt thanks to your fantastic team: • Christine – What an absolute credit to you! She’s incredibly talented, supportive, and firm but fair. Her clear step-by-step guidance gave me the confidence to take on grooming tasks independently from the start, which really helped me. I’ll always be grateful for her training and encouragement. • Kay – We clicked right away on Saturday! Her knowledge is unmatched, and she has a way of making you feel completely at ease. I never
Customer Review
Hollie Thynne 2015
“I loved the time spent grooming cats, learning how to safely bath cats and trim them so that they look like a new feline. Also i liked the booklet and how much more the course has taught me and extended my knowledge on cats themselves and their behaviour, welfare and on holding techniques. Nice being able to learn with other people and make new friends in the process. It has helped me gain confidence in grooming cats and i will definitely come back to do more. Thank you.”
Customer Review
Julia Holmes 2013
“I thoroughly enjoyed the course and learnt new skills and confidence in handling our feline friends. I was amazed how calm the cats were throughout the process. There was little or no signs of distress and most actually enjoyed their experience. All the cats looked amazing once they had finished their full groom. I was delighted to have passed the qualification after a week’s tuition and have now added this skill and service to my own grooming salon.” 
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Sally Pallaris
“I’m Over the Moon!! “I’ve been searching for a professional cat grooming service for a long time, they are far and few between when it comes to grooming Persians. In the past Bubble has come home stressed, needless to say the groomer came out worse. My experience with Absolutely Animals from start to finish has been an absolute pleasure. Not only were they polite and treated my cat with the respect and delicacy she needed, they educated me into why and how I can reduce knotting. When I arrived to collect Bubble I was expecting her to have had to be shaved all over, however she was looking so beautiful and chilled. I was over the moon, but the icing on the cake was Absolutely Animals showed me a video of how she was handled, she was loving it, they’re techniques are second to none, they’ve just gained a long term customer every 8 weeks…..thank you!”
Luisa Stravino 2019
The cat grooming course was amazing and so hands on.  I was able to handle and groom lots of different breeds of cats and work with different temperaments.  I was trained to safely bathe, dry, clip and trim as well as shown how to judge situations, always having the cats best interests in mind.  The trainers wereprofessional, friendly and knowledgeable, showing me the best way to work in a supportive way.  I would highly recommend this course which I completed over eight days. I have finished feeling confident and exciting about cat grooming.
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Andina Treamer 2020
I have almost completed my Cat grooming course with Heidi and Kay. Having briefly attended another grooming course first and was feeling quite despondent by the whole cat grooming experience, I was recommended to book with Absolutely Animals. I spoke to Kay on the phone and explained I felt I was lacking in confidence due to the other course, she made me feel at ease about trying again. I highly recommend Absolutely Animals – Heidi and Kay were my teachers on the cat grooming, it was done in a calm, quiet, informative atmosphere, I have one more day to do to brush up on my clipping and if I / they feel I need another day I can book a flexible day with them. Heidi even let me have a practice clip on Prada her standard poodle!! To get a feel for clippers and to understand the correct pressure. I came home feeling more confident, less stressed and a feeling of yes I can do this as a chosen career. Thank you so much to both of you and Nicole! I will see you very soon.
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Carol Wilson 2019
I am a dog groomer and I took the three day course on cat grooming at Absolutely Animals. I absolutely loved it! I had a great time and learnt loads. Staff have excellent knowledge on cat grooming and handling. I would advise anyone to take this course before starting to groom cats. I now feel confident and inspired to go out and groom cats safely.
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Margaret Marsh 2020
I have just completed day six of the Absolutely Animals, fantastic eight day intensive cat grooming course.  I arrived a novice and under the expert guidance and tuition of Heidi and Kay, I have gained a wealth of knowledge in cat behaviour and temperament, cat health and welfare, handing and all aspects of grooming, from bathing and drying to clipping.   The training is very hands on and I had the opportunity to hone my skills on a variety of different cat breeds and coat types. I also learned about the equipment needed to be a successful groomer and how to use and care for it correctly.  I even had the opportunity to undertake some dog grooming which gave invaluable experience in clipping and scissor work.  I feel so much more confident in my ability now.  Thank you so much and really looking forward to completing my course in the not too distant future.
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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