INTENSIVE GROOMING BASIC COURSE

For beginners and groomers with up to 2 years of experience

Language of instruction: English. Price 4235.00 EUR (incl. VAT)

Duration of training: 13 days (144 hours) from 10:00 to 19:00

Training is held 2 weeks according to the schedule: 1st week: Monday - Saturday, 2nd week: Monday - Sunday

Upcoming intensive courses in 2026:

12.01.-25.01.2026. - FULL GROUP (Latvian/Russian)

16.03.-29.03.2026. - FULL GROUP (Latvian/Russian)

11.05.-24.05.2026. - ENGLISH GROOMING BASIC COURSE

06.07.-19.07.2026. - 2 out of 6 places available (Latvian/Russian)

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The programe includes the following topics:

  • Theoretical subjects: dog anatomy, physiology, psychology, first aid, safety, hygiene, sanitation, tools and equipment, grooming as a profession, cat anatomy, their physiology and psychology, salon price list, communication with the client, what is necessary to open a salon.
  • 7 demonstrations from instructors (Shorthaired breed, Yorkshire Terrier, Pomeranian, Maltese, Poodle, West Highland White Terrier, full grooming of cats).
  • Practical classes on dog mannequins.
  • Practice on real dofs like French Bulldog or Pug, Yorkshire/Biewer Yorkshire Terrier, Pomeranian, Maltese, West Highland White Terrier or Wirehaired Jack Russell Terrier, Toy Poodle, Cavalier King Charles Spaniel or King Charles Spaniel, Corgi, Russian Black Terrier or Labrador, cats.
  • The course is supplemented by a day dedicated to SPA procedures. On this day we will study the basics of dermatology, get acquainted with the philosophy of Iv San Bernard, with ozone baths and also will show how it works in practice and the students can practice. 
  • The last day of the course is an exam (test + practical work with a Yorkshire Terrier or Biewer Yorkshire Terrier or Pomeranian Spitz)

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Advantages of our basic course:

  1. Experienced professional instructors
  2. A set of professional scissors as a gift
  3. Practical lessons from the first day of classes and EVERY day
  4. Everything you need for the learning process is provided by the school - both models and tools!
  5. Colorful learning material developed by the school for each student
  6. Theoretical lecture presentations, videos, interactive games, lessons with mannequins and demonstrations from instructors
  7. A portfolio of your first works that can be used for publications and advertising
  8. A friendly atmosphere, as well as the opportunity to delve into and get to know the operation of our grooming salon
  9. Student support after completing the course, as well as discounts on the Birma PETS product range
  10. The opportunity to live in the apartments just 3 minutes away from the school absolutely for free