First Aid Qualification
This iPET Network Level 3 Award in Feline Emergency First Aid is perfect for owners and professionals alike who want to be prepared should a pet need emergency treatment. The qualification covers the most commonly faced feline needs such as how to treat injury, dressing wounds, allergic reactions, stings, poisoning, choking, seizures, CPR, hypothermia and much more.
You can access this award as a 1 day course or as part of the iPET Network Level 3 Diploma in cat grooming and salon management.

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Grooming Advice

Animal Grooming School
Animal grooming schools like Absolutely Animals offer specialised training for those who want to groom animals for a living, such as their health and cleanliness and presenting them in the best light,...

10 important questions about dog grooming
What are the basic steps of dog grooming? The basic steps of dog grooming typically include brushing and combing the dog's coat to remove tangles and mats, and to distribute natural oils th...

A short story about a dog named Bingo - Part 2
Goto part 1 Bingo was so excited about his newfound love for grooming that he couldn't wait to tell all of his doggy friends about it. He invited them over to his house and gave them a tour of the ...

A short story about a dog named Bingo - Part 1
Bingo was a scruffy little dog who had never been groomed before. He was always covered in tangles and knots, and his fur was matted and dirty. But Bingo didn't care - he loved being a little bit wild...

Pet Owner Advice
On this page, we will give pet owner advice, showing you the common conditions in the salon and how to avoid them with treatments. Our grooming services usually include bathing, conditioning,...

Why take your dog to a groomer?
We humans regularly wash ourselves in the shower, brush our teeth, put on creams and oils to help our skin and hair. Your dog is no different and has needs of its own that can be delivered by grooming...

Cleany Teeth for use at home
The Benefits of Cleaning Your Dogs Teeth Cleany Teeth is a state-of-the-art oral hygiene technology that performs better than manual toothbrushes, sonic, electric or rotatin...

How Cleany Teeth Works
Below is a quick tutorial on how to use the product. Cleany Teeth has 2 functions: Function 1: Ultrasound with gentle continuous vibration for dogs who enjoy the gum massag...

Why doesn't my pet like being brushed?
We groom them all! At Absolutely Animals we groom around 3,500 dogs and 900 cats, per year. We have been established for 28 years now, that’s a lot of pet grooming! We groo...

How we deal with Knots and matts in the salon
Avoid the matting! All dogs and cats coat textures are variable, causing them to knot up differently. Coarser, more wiry coats, like those of some Terriers, usually take long...

Why does grooming my pet cost so much?
Hi all, I often hear; Shall I come back in 20 minutes? How much is it?.... i often see a shocked face when i tell the price! Why is it so expensive? Can you do it cheaper? If I bring one dog ...

What happens at the dog groomers
Hi all, I am writing some monthly blogs for pet owners, talking over general discussions and scenarios from the month, with clients, dogs, staff and our students. I hope you find them of interest a...

Get your FREE Christmas after grooming picture!
We are offering a special Free Christmas After Grooming Picture when you have your pet groomed with us. Please ask a member of staff if you would like your pets photo taken! D...

Dog Groomer Success Story - Oh So Hairy Dog Grooming
“Thank you so much to everyone at Absolutely Animals – Heidi and Christine are amazing tutors. I highly recommend training at Absolutely Animals. The course has helped me to start my own Dog Groom...

Dog Groomer Success Story - Fay’s Diamond Dog Grooming
“I am so pleased I turned to Absolutely Animals to become qualified. My experience completing not only my Level 3 intro but also Level 3 Diploma with this school has been so fulfilling and rewarding...