THE SALTY PAWZ METHOD · CARDIFF

Real dogs.
Real skills.
Real confidence.

Learn dog grooming in a working salon with Cherie, the groomer behind Salty Pawz. Small-group, hands-on training designed to give you the practical skills and confidence to get started.

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✦ First intake planned: 11 January 2027♡ No experience needed

French bulldog at Salty Pawz grooming salon

Confident hands.
Happy pawz. ♡

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Two training choicesWith or without accreditation

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Learn on real dogsHands-on salon experience

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Small teaching groupsUsually 2–3 learners

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7 years' experienceLearn directly with Cherie

THE COURSE

Turn your love of dogs into practical skills.

Choose The Salty Pawz Method practical training course or the accredited-qualification option. Both give you supportive, hands-on salon learning with real dogs and working groomers.

For new learners and developing groomers

Beginner, intermediate and advanced skills are covered through the training pathway. No prior grooming experience or personal equipment is required to enquire.

Small-group, hands-on teaching

Usually 2–3 students together, with up to 4 students per course.

Your choice of qualification

Choose a Salty Pawz Method course certificate, or train towards an accredited Heavenlyz Level 3 qualification on the £3,000 option.

COURSE AT A GLANCEJANUARY 2027

Hands-on Dog
Grooming Training

Salon-based, practical training in Cardiff, with books and a starter bag included.

Course duration20 or 30 days

Training each day6 hours

Teaching daysMonday–Saturday

First planned start11 Jan 2027

Choose your courseFrom £2,000

£500 deposit
Advance instalments available

Two clear course choices below: £2,000 for The Salty Pawz Method and £3,000 for the accredited qualification route. Duration and the payment schedule are confirmed with Cherie.

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CHOOSE YOUR COURSE

One passion. Two ways to learn.

Both options offer practical, small-group training in the Salty Pawz salon. Select the course that matches your goals and the qualification you want to achieve.

THE SALTY PAWZ METHOD

Practical Grooming Course

£2,000

For learners who want hands-on grooming skills and confidence without the accredited qualification route.

Hands-on learning with dogs in a working salon
The Salty Pawz Method certificate on completion
Books and starter bag included

Enquire about the £2,000 course

ACCREDITED QUALIFICATION ROUTE

Heavenlyz Level 3 Qualification

£3,000

For learners who want practical grooming training and the opportunity to achieve an accredited qualification.

Hands-on learning with dogs in a working salon
Heavenlyz Level 3 accredited qualification upon meeting the required assessments and criteria
Books and starter bag included

Enquire about the £3,000 course

A £500 deposit applies to either course. Advance instalments are available. Training durations are 20 or 30 days; Cherie will confirm the schedule for your chosen route.

THE SALTY PAWZ METHOD

Learn by doing.
Grow at your pace.

From first steps in the salon to more confident grooming techniques, your learning is built around practical experience with different dogs and coat types.

BEGINNER · INTERMEDIATE · ADVANCED

01 / FOUNDATION

Start with confidence

Get comfortable in the salon. Build safe habits around dogs, handling, health and safety, bathing and everyday care.

02 / DEVELOP

Practise your craft

Work with different breeds and coats as you build grooming, brushing, trimming and preparation skills through supervised practice.

03 / PROGRESS

Bring it together

Develop your technique, knowledge and confidence with more complete grooming tasks and day-to-day salon experience.

♧ Dog handling and welfare

◌ Bathing, drying and prep

✂ Grooming and finishing

✦ Salon health and safety

♡ Dog first aid awareness

♢ Hands-on salon practice

OUR SALON GALLERY

Real dogs.
Real results.

A few of the lovely dogs groomed at Cherie's Salty Pawz salon — the kind of real-world experience that inspires every course.

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$Cherie with a dog in her Salty Pawz grooming salon$

MEET YOUR EDUCATOR

Meet Cherie.
Your trainer.

For Cherie, grooming has always been about more than a haircut. Her love of dogs grew into a career and then her own salon, Salty Pawz, established in 2019.

With seven years of grooming experience, Cherie loves working with different breeds and helping people discover the skills behind great grooming. Her teaching is rooted in a real workplace, with real dogs and other groomers around you.

The Salty Pawz Method is her way of sharing that passion — giving learners patient, practical guidance as they build confidence.

City & Guilds Level 2Level 3 Diploma in Dog Grooming7 Years' Experience

Learn With Cherie

WHY TRAIN WITH US?

Not just a classroom.
A working salon.

You'll train in a genuine grooming environment, learn alongside experienced groomers and meet different breeds as you practise. We're here to help you gain practical skills, not just read about them.

Real-world settingLearn where everyday grooming happens

Personal attentionUsually two or three students per group

Starter materialsBooks and a starter bag included

Supportive learningA step-by-step approach from Cherie

GOOD TO KNOW

Frequently asked questions.

Everything you need to know before asking about your place on the course.

Do I need any experience or grooming equipment?

No. You can enquire without previous dog grooming experience or your own equipment. Books and a starter bag are included with the course.

How long does the training take?

The proposed training durations are 20 or 30 days, with six hours of training per day. Cherie will confirm which route applies to your chosen programme.

How many learners are in each group?

Most training groups will have two or three learners. The maximum course group size is four.

When do courses begin?

The earliest planned start date is Monday 11 January 2027. Please enquire to confirm intake dates and place availability.

What is the difference between the two courses?

The £2,000 Salty Pawz Method course includes a Salty Pawz Method certificate on completion, but does not include an accredited qualification. The £3,000 option is the accredited route towards a Heavenlyz Level 3 dog grooming qualification, awarded after successful completion of the required assessments and criteria.

How much does a course cost?

The Salty Pawz Method course costs £2,000. The course with a Heavenlyz Level 3 accredited qualification route costs £3,000. Both have a £500 deposit, and advance instalments are available. Please contact Cherie for the instalment schedule.

Where is the training held?

At the Salty Pawz salon, 1 Clive Street, Cardiff CF11 7HJ. Salon opening hours are Monday to Saturday, 9:00am–4:30pm.

Is The Salty Pawz Method a grooming service?

The Salty Pawz Method is the training programme. Salty Pawz is Cherie's existing dog grooming salon and the training location.

LET'S GET STARTED

Ready to begin your grooming journey?

Ask Cherie about your preferred training route, the next intake and available places. You can call, email or use the enquiry form.

Email Cheriethesaltypawzmethod@outlook.com

Call us07354 484625

Find usSalty Pawz · 1 Clive Street, Cardiff CF11 7HJ

Monday–Saturday · 9:00am–4:30pm

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Real dogs.Real skills.Real confidence.