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Whether you’re grooming from a shed in your garden, a mobile van, or a busy high-street salon, understanding PAT testing could save you from potential accidents, costly downtime, or even legal trouble.

Professional training is about more than cutting hair — it’s about compassion, competence, and confidence. By choosing a City & Guilds qualification and joining BIGA, you invest in your skills, your career, and the welfare of the dogs you care for.

From short online tutorials to year-long qualifications, the choice can feel overwhelming. But before you invest your time and money—especially if you’re spending thousands of pounds—it’s crucial to know how to choose a course that’s right for you.

Level up your grooming knowledge! Join Paula Bryan & City & Guilds’ Catherine Clark for two exclusive BIGA member webinars this September.

BIGA’s new Why Grooming Matters flyer helps educate pet owners on the importance of professional dog grooming. Free starter packs for members, with extra copies available at cost.

Thinking about going self-employed as a dog groomer? Discover the benefits and legal must-knows of renting a grooming table in a salon space.

Discover how Zoe Duffy, grooming industry legend, joins the BIGA committee alongside Catherine Clark from City & Guilds to develop a new accreditation framework for grooming colleges, raising standards in pet grooming education across the UK.