iPET Network Dog Grooming Courses in Lincoln

The Very Best Dog Grooming Training Academy In Lincolnshire And Surrounding Areas

Delivering iPET Network Dog Grooming courses and much more.

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Brian's Buddies

Brian's Buddies are here to help you fulfil your dreams to work with animals. Originally a family run business with over 25 years' experience and qualifications in dog grooming, welfare, dog training, behaviour and teaching. Brian's Buddies aim is to help others succeed in the animal care industry. After building up a successful dog and cat grooming salon, doggy daycare centre, home boarding and dog grooming  training academy we decided to go on to help others achieve the same fulfilling ambitions where work doesn't feel like work.

One of our Academy Tutors has over 32 years experience teaching in college and a large chain company. Once qualified we stay with you every step of the way as you go into the industry, weather its Dog or Cat grooming , Day care or a teeth cleaning course we offer life time mentorship so you’ll never feel alone.

Our Services

What We Offer

We have our very own training room within a busy salon and daycare centre so you can rest assured you'll receive 1-1 training as well as plenty of time working within our dog and cat grooming salon, you won't leave until you can groom to our high standards.

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iPET Network Level 3 Diploma in Dog Grooming and Salon Management

Accredited training course tailored around your availability. Fast track available to those experienced, we also offer iPET Network Level 4 Higher Professional Diploma in Dog Grooming as well as iPET Network Level 3 Diploma in Cat Grooming and Salon Management.

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Mentoring and refresher days

These days are designed for those newly qualified, just set up or even those who just want to get the hang of that one thing slowing you down. We can be your mentors in this grooming industry so you never feel alone.

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Groom your own dog days

These are for doggie owners who want to know how to brush, bath, dry and style their dog themselves. You will get a full day dedicated with one of our tutors and ongoing support after as you go it alone. 

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iPET Network Level 3 Certificate in Dog Day Care and Boarding

Developed to equip its Candidates with the knowledge required to work effectively within a dog day care, boarding kennel or home boarding business. The qualification content has been carefully curated to ensure it addresses the licensing requirements for day care and boarding (kennel and home) in the United Kingdom and guides Candidates towards understanding achievement of 4 and 5-star ratings for their businesses (in England). This qualification is aimed at Candidates who are either already working in the day care and boarding industry and require a Level 3 regulated qualification, or those who are wishing to work within this industry.

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iPET Network Level 3 Award in Canine First Aid

Perfect for owners and professionals alike who want to be prepared should a pet need emergency treatment. The qualification covers the most commonly faced canine emergencies such as how to treat injury, dress wounds, allergic reactions, stings, poisoning, choking, seizures, CPR, hypothermia and much more.

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iPET Network Level 3 Award in Canine Oral Hygiene

As teeth cleaning takes the grooming industry by storm join us to get it right following the correct way to do it and get qualified to do it safely. Don’t forget you’ll always have us by your side as you venture into this service 

Soraya Kattach

I thoroughly enjoyed my time at A Groom with a View / Brian’s Buddies studying for my Level 3 Dog Grooming qualification. Lindsey and her team are welcoming, supportive and were available throughout. 

We trained in small groups (max 3:1), with Lindsey and had use of high quality tools and equipment some of which I use in my own salon now. 

What has been really invaluable to me is the support that continues after qualification with Lindsey being available and responding swiftly, to any questions I may have as I develop my own business and clientel.

Sally Rose

Sue is amazing. She taught me at college and was the best teacher I’ve ever had. So down to earth but most importantly amazing at her job. Highly recommend.

Nicola Anne-Marie

I have recently completed my Level 3 Dog Grooming training at A Groom With A View/Brian's Buddies and I absolutely loved it!
The salon has its own training room so there was plenty of space to practice and there was a maximum of 3 of us training at one time which was ideal.
I worked full time whilst doing my training so could only do one day a week. Lindsey was amazing and very flexible and made sure that I crammed as much in as I could on the days I did so that I completed the training in plenty of time.
Lindsey is incredibly knowledgeable and very patient!!!! I cannot recommend her enough. The staff were also amazing and made me feel so welcome. If I ever had any questions they were really helpful and so supportive.
I really did love every minute of my training and look forward to putting my new skills into practice with my own salon.

April Abbott-Hall

Cannot recommend Sue Smith highly enough, I know to this day Sue is only a phone call away. Fabulous trainer, teacher, mentor and now a friend. I have a very successful Dog grooming business and couldn’t have done it without Sue.

Lynnette Nicholson

I have known Sue for over thirty years, she is a brilliant groomer and an excellent tutor . Anyone who is taught by her will be very lucky to have learnt from the one of the best.

Tracy Janisch

I can highly recommend sue, she is such a supportive, patient & knowledgeable teacher, every question I had she knew the answers & I absolutely loved the course all because of her, I left feeling extremely confident & opened my own business straight after, she was always there for me to offer advice, a really lovely lady, who even now 12 years on I still regard her a support & someone I can turn to for help & advice.

Corrie Thorogood

Sue is a fantastic teacher and support network thanks to Sue I have gained so much confidence in grooming and I get the most fantastic compliments on my grooms . 
Sue is patient and extremely knowledgable in this industry I highly recommend her 
Thank you Sue.

Julie Boyd

I was lucky enough to have Sues help during my grooming training, she was so knowledgeable and patient! A great teacher who explains everything so well and really knows her dogs 🙌🏻

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Brian's Buddies
A Groom With A View Old Wood Lincoln LN6 5UA

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