Dog grooming courses and qualifications in the UK
The routes into dog grooming, from college and apprenticeships to salon academies, the qualifications employers recognise, and what to ask a school.
Guides
Guides for pet businesses
Practical guides for starting and running a pet business in the UK: licences, insurance, equipment, training and buying from the trade.
Buying dog treats wholesale for your pet business
How to buy dog treats wholesale, with published trade terms from UK suppliers, the rules on making and labelling treats, and a supplier checklist.
What insurance does a pet business need?
The insurance a pet business must have by law, the covers groomers, walkers, kennels and pet shops usually choose, and how to compare quotes.
Animal activity licences for boarding, day care and pet shops
Which pet businesses need an animal activity licence in England, what inspectors check for kennels, home boarding and day care, and how star ratings…
How to start a cattery that meets the licensing standards
Plan a boarding cattery around the Defra licensing standards, with minimum cattery pen and run sizes, layout rules, heating and a supplier brief.