If you wish to pay a deposit to secure your place, a payment of £373.75 (25%) is required. Please email courses@liverpooldoggroomingacademy.org, and a member of our Learning Team will be in contact to arrange this.
Ready to start a career working with dogs, but don’t know where to begin? Our Beginner Pathway is the perfect first step into professional dog grooming — designed for total beginners who want real salon training, not just classroom theory.
You’ll learn the essential skills every groomer needs, including bath & prep, safe handling, coat care, and basic finishing, all with hands-on support from experienced trainers in a real working salon environment.
✅ iPET-accredited qualification
✅ Small groups for maximum support
✅ Build confidence fast with practical training
✅ A strong foundation to progress into styling + salon-ready routes
Limited spaces available per intake — secure your spot and get started the right way.
iPET Network Level 3 Award in an Introduction to Dog Grooming
Course Payment Policy
To secure your place on any Liverpool Dog Grooming Academy CIC course, a deposit or payment in full is required at the time of booking.
Deposits
All deposits are non-refundable. Your deposit secures your place on the course and covers administration, planning, and reserved training space.
Payment in Full
If you pay in full for your course, 25% of that payment is non-refundable if you cancel. This deposit secures your place on the course and covers administration, planning, and reserved training space.
Course Balance Payment
The remaining course balance must be paid in full no later than 14 days before the course start date.
If the balance is not received by this deadline, we reserve the right to cancel your booking and offer the place to another learner, and your deposit will still remain non-refundable.
Booking Confirmation
Your course place is only fully confirmed once:
Your deposit has been paid, and
The full balance has been received by the due date.
If you have any questions about payments or need support before booking, please contact our team.

