Seminars
Dog Grooming & Pet Care Educational Seminars in Cambridgeshire, UK
Supporting groomers, pet professionals, students, and animal lovers with expert-led education and industry insights.
The perfect opportunity for:
- Professional development
- Networking within the grooming or pet care industry
- Learning from industry experts
- Staying up to date with grooming trends and best practice
All of our seminars include: lunch, refreshments, goody bag and certificate of attendance.
Inside the Ring – Workshop
Sunday 23rd August 2026
Time: 10am – 4pm
At: FDM Retreat and Academy, 16 Stephenson Road, St Ives, Cambridgeshire, PE27 3WJ
Starring: Multi – Champion Dog Groomer Kara Boyd
Focus: I’m a Groomer Get Me Out of Hair competition prep
For: Those interested in Competition Grooming or Dog Grooming as a Career and
Cost: £200 (plus eventbrite fees)
Strip it Down
Sunday 6th September 2026
Time: 10am – 4pm
At: FDM Retreat and Academy, 16 Stephenson Road, St Ives, Cambridgeshire, PE27 3WJ
Starring: Groom Team England’s multi champion Lisa Parker
Focus: Handstripping Schnauzer
For: Current Dog Groomers
Cost: £100 including refreshments
Our Previous Seminars
Don’t Cock it Up!
Starring: Champion Groomers Kara Boyd and Hannah Bowles (Groom Team England)
Focus: Hand stripping vs clipping Cocker Spaniels
For: Current Dog Groomers and those interested in learning more about the Cocker Spaniel coat
Cut Above the Rest
Starring: Scissor expert Mandy Carr
Focus: Finding the right scissors for you
For: Current Dog Groomers, Beginners, Hairdressers and anyone looking for the right scissor!
Compassionate Grooming
Starring: Welfare passionate Julie Harris
Focus: Welfare, grooming and being a caring groomer
For: Current Dog Groomers and those working in a pet care industry
Oodles of Poodles
Starring: Abbie Toogood and Georgia Fuller
Focus: Asian grooming poodles and standard trim
For: Current Dog Groomers and those interested in learning more about Poodle trims