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What Animal Care Course is Right for Me?

May 13, 2021
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The term animal care covers a lot of roles from rehoming dogs to dog-walking. Whichever path you choose you can expect it to be challenging yet highly rewarding. Especially if animal welfare is a passion of yours. It can be difficult to identify which[...]
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What are some Careers dealing with Animals?

April 23, 2021
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There are many opportunities for those considering careers dealing with animals. Whether that’s working in conservation, rehabilitation or care. And no matter what your previous experience or qualifications are, it’s never too late to get started. Some[...]
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Start Your Own Business with Our Online Dog Grooming Training

July 20, 2017
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The UK is home to 8.5 million dogs and professional grooming services are in demand. If you’re an animal lover looking for a flexible new role, a Stonebridge dog grooming course is for you. Our dog grooming course for beginners explores topics[...]
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How to become a dog groomer

March 20, 2017
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With Crufts showcasing the demand for pampered pets, we’re thinking this week about the world of dog grooming. Taking care of man’s best friend has a long history. The Romans clipped their poodles to look like lions and lithographs from Elizabethan[...]
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Get a job at a veterinary clinic

July 1, 2016
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Why work at a veterinary clinic? If you love animals and are passionate about animal welfare, working in the veterinary industry is a fulfilling career path. You’ll not only care for animals, but also make a difference to the lives of their[...]
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Could you work in mobile dog grooming?

May 18, 2016
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Are you thinking about taking your career in a new direction? You probably haven’t thought about mobile dog grooming. Here’s why you should: Why develop a career in mobile dog grooming? Mobile dog grooming is growing in popularity.[...]
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Get your dream job working with animals

May 6, 2016
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Start your career working with animals Did watching Crufts make you want to quit your day job and start working with animals? Could you make money being a dog walker? Have you always wanted to be a vet or work in an animal shelter, a zoo or pet shop? There[...]
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Animal Communication Graduate Success Story

March 11, 2015
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Animal Communication – Carrie Woolley Carrie Woolley became interested in animal communication a few years ago but she only decided to pursue learning about it recently. She enrolled on our Animal Communication Course after[...]
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Dog Grooming Course – Graduate Success Story

February 5, 2015
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Professional Dog Grooming – Amanda Holden-Smith Animal lover, Amanda Holden used to be a nurse and was used to caring for people on a daily basis. However, after deciding to leave her nursing career behind, she thought it was time change direction[...]
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The Wildest Dog Grooming Styles You’ll Ever See

November 19, 2014

We’re in a very good mood in the office today. So happy indeed that we decided to share it with you. We were talking about our Dog Grooming Courses at Stonebridge when we came across this: Dogs groomed to look like wild animals. I blame the Victoria[...]
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