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       You can learn how to become a pet stylist in 10 days! Let us show you how. Speak to past students who have attended our career training centre and set up their own pet salon or mobile business. Phone our experienced team: 1300 884 766.
Believe in yourself! You won't know if you don't try.

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 Pro-Groomer Workshop
Monday-Friday (5 Day Workshop)
Level 1: Pet grooming workshop suited for people wanting to learn practical pet clipping techniques. Course covers hands-on training including bathing, blowdrying and clipping of breeds such as maltese and shih tzu's. Students will learn about business set up, pricing, and marketing, as well as equipment maintenance & safety  in the workplace.

Pro-Groomer Workshop
Monday-Friday (5 Day Workshop)

Level 2: Follow on workshop from Level 1 incorporating 'fancy' patterns & styles. Clipping techniques to breed standard- spaniels, schnauzers westies and poodles (subject to availability). This workshop is also designed for experienced groomers wanting to enhance their skills and learn modern day pet grooming techniques. During this workshop students will also learn finishing touches such as creative colouring, making bows & bandanas, pet first aid & CPR

Pro-Groomer Workshops Include:
v Personal Training 
v Participation Certificate
v Pro-Groomer Manual
v
Professional Groomers Jacket
v On-going support
      Access to Pro-Groomer Forum: 
www.groomersfriend.com.au/forum


 

 

 Located: Shop 142 Princes Hwy, Ulladulla NSW 2539. 3hrs drive from Sydney or 2hrs drive from Canberra. http://www.whereis.com


Interstate/Overseas Students: Coaches depart daily from Sydney or Canberra airport. We can help to book your coach.
Canberra Airport: Transborder Express Ph. 02 6241 0033 ( or 612 6241 0033 overseas)http://www.transborder.com.au  
Sydney Airport: Premier Motor Service 13 34 10 (or 612 4423 5244 overseas) http://
www.premierms.com.au 

 Accomodation:
 Only a short walk to several holiday houses, caravan parks, and motels. 
Jubilee Holiday Unit: Contact: Lisa Meli 0408 477 801
2bdr house within easy walk to bus stop, salon and shops.
From $450p/wk.
1A Jubilee St, Ulladulla www.stayz.com.au/13189

Ulladulla
Headland Tourist Park:
Contact Kevin & Lee (02) 4455 2457
South Street, Ulladulla.
www.holidayhaven.com.au/Ulladulla


Workshop Prices & Availability: Phone 1300 884 766 for workshop prices and dates available. Options available. Speak to our grooming instructors, about designing your own personal training package!                                                                                        

A letter sent from a previous student (11th March 2008);
"From the commencement of the course, I was made to feel welcome. The facilities are state of the art, as are the instructors. Throughout the course, I was encouraged to feel confident and to develop a professional attitude. Every aspect of the business was covered, from equipment through to business plan and how to meet my business and legal obligations...
In closing, for anyone wishing to pursue a career in pet grooming,
Groomers Friend is THE ONLY CHOICE!  Sophia Mostyn, Toy Delights, Poodle Breeders & Pet Grooming Stylist. Ph.0405 472 045."


PRO-GROOMER WORKSHOP STUDENTS

STUDENTS 2008

NOVEMBER 2008
Cherie Junek; Oatlands NSW
Sandy Gerstenburg; Bombaderry Veterinary Hospital NSW
Chris Brayne; Griffith NSW
Lisa Garrett; Curtin ACT

OCTOBER 2008
Kathy Manning; LA Clips Wodonga NSW
Hayley Beggs; Putney NSW
Samji & Helia Manojkumar; Penshurst NSW

AUGUST 2008
Kellie Gabb; Furballs Pet Grooming, Mirboo Nth VIC
Kristie McCorkell; Hot Hounds, Moranbah QLD
Michelle Coles; Oberon NSW  
Louise Gardner; Goulburn NSW


JULY 2008
Bridgette O'Dowd; Best Friends Pet Care Centre, Macgregor ACT
Niomi Dixon; Batemans Bay Veterinary Hospital NSW
Laura Hill; Fernhill NSW
Scott Morris; Bolwarrah VIC

JULY 2008
Charlene Walker; Doonside NSW
Lisa Drayton; Top 2 Tails, Narellan NSW
Jo-anne Davis; Petcare Extraordinaire, Kelso NSW
Adey Curtis; Cronulla NSW

JUNE 2008
Sueann Bath; Sassy Pooches, McKay QLD
Jacqui Cant; Cairns QLD
Julie Batty; Huskisson NSW
Lisa Hutton; Narooma NSW

MAY 2008
Antoinette Vines; Bark City Groomers, Lower Hutt NEW ZEALAND
Lesley West; Wellington NEW ZEALAND
Rachel Raine; Nelson NEW ZEALAND
Terry Sherba; Figtree NSW


APRIL 2008
Teresa Bailey; Best Friends Pet Care Centre, Macgregor ACT
Stephanie Stanik; Best Friends Pet Care Centre, Macgregor ACT
Kathryn Brown, Bathurst NSW

MARCH 2008
Sherryn Smith; Petstock, Ballarat VIC 
Cherie Junek; Oatlands NSW
Kirsty Jeffery; Dogs About Town, Willoughby NSW

FEBRUARY 2008
Lorrae Huetter; Groovy Dogs, Mittagong NSW
Helena Tomsett; North Narrabeen NSW
Sophia Mostyn; Coffs Harbour NSW

JANUARY 2008

Timothy Lim; SINGAPORE
Leanne Voss; Luscious Paws, Pakenham VIC
Chris Baker; K9 Klip n Klean, Kellyville NSW

STUDENTS 2007
DECEMBER 2007
Maureen Rodwell; Born 2 Pamper, Hervery Bay QLD
Cassie Creswick; Gold Coast, QLD
Nadine Grant; Sydney NSW

NOVEMBER 2007
Tegan Davis; Bombaderry Veterinary Hospital NSW
Bernadette Seabacher; Heavenly Pup Tub, Sheffield TAS
Anita Cusack; Care 2 Clip, Kangaroo Flat VIC
Kerry Ogle; Doggie Glamour, Gold Coast QLD

OCTOBER 2007
Kasey Hibbert; Poochalicious, McKay QLD
Colleen Percival; Bubbles & Fluff Dog Day Spa, Berry NSW

SEPTEMBER 2007
Sherene Braun; Puppy Scrubs, Nowra NSW
Denise Bergin; Magic Mutts, Five Dock NSW 
Sarah Scott; Just Dogs, Wodonga VIC
Brad Christian; Heavenly Hounds, Sanctuary Pt NSW
Sue Goodfellow; Heavenly Hounds, Sanctuary Pt NSW

AUGUST 2007
Victoria McClanahan; Wags About, Bicheno TAS
Valerie Evans; Spot the Dog, Kiama Downs NSW
Julie Robets-Smith; East Fremantle WA 
Lisa Hatton; Orange NSW

JULY 2007
Abigail Kay; Paws R Us, Moranbah QLD
Louise Gardner; Goulburn NSW
Christopher Annett; Poodle Antics, Charnwood ACT
Eryn Kate-Bowles; Ashgrove QLD

JUNE/JULY 2007
Julie Lange; Concord NSW
Serena Kenyon; Divine Dogs, Mt Pleasant WA
Jill Hauff; Holder ACT
Van Mai; Prestons NSW
Toscha Armstrong; Coastal Grooming Boutique & Pet Spa, Merimbula NSW

JUNE 2007:
Melissa Boyd; Five Star Pet Grooming, Glenmore Park NSW
Mariana Brant; Dogworld, ACT
Tracy Kembrey; NSW
Robert Simeone; NSW

MAY 2007:
Nicole Bland; Gumly Pampered Pets, Gumly Gumly NSW
Jenny Spowart; Hydrodog, Woonoona NSW
Petra Neal; Oxley QLD
Sharon O'Connor; Ingleburn NSW
Ani Muscolino; Drummoyne NSW
Peta Grove; Cannonvale QLD

APRIL 2007:
Jan Sangster; Ripponvale Pet Resort, Cromwell NEW ZEALAND
Colleen Vesseur; Narrabundah ACT
Riekie Lee; Carwoola ACT
Karen Todd; Uni-Hound, Narrabeen NSW
Shandelle Licquorice; West Pymble NSW
Karen Casey; Karen's K9, Parkes NSW
Katie Uren; Bob's Birdz & Pets, Wagga Wagga NSW
Darren Wood; Bob's Birdz & Pets, Wagga Wagga NSW

MARCH 2007:
Melissa Brown; Scruffys, Coffs Harbour NSW
Deborah Florant; Mount Waverley VIC
Belinda Gaskin; Chapman ACT
Jennifer Ross; North Plympton SA

FEBRUARY 2007:
Emma Stanley-Clarke; Little Angels Dog Grooming Salon, Rotorua NEW ZEALAND
Penny Cooke; Rangeview Pet Resort, Alice Springs NT
Susan Temlett; All About Pooches, Emu Heights NSW
Arkie Renata-Johnstone, Uni-Hound, Narrabeen NSW
Mark Barnes; Top 2 Tails Mobile Grooming, Wollongong NSW
Mai De Mesa; Auntie Mai's Dog Grooming Salon, Hinchinbrook NSW

JANUARY 2007:
Ray Cranley: Rrruff, Mt Warrigal NSW
Bianca Davies; Rrruff, Mt Warrigal NSW
Juanita Kirby; Froo Froos Exclusive Pet Salon, Sandy Bay TAS
Katie Van Dyck; Superior Pet Care, Glenhaven NSW

Students 2006
JANUARY 2006:
Liz Winterburn; Mutt Makeovers, Ringwood East VIC
Julie Pearce; Cundletown NSW
Rhiana Bell; Hair of the Dog Gowrie ACT

FEBRUARY 2006:
Joanne Davis; Fluffy and Knuckles, Llandilo NSW
Vicki Souter; Delicious Delights 4 Decadent Dogs, Gladesville NSW

MARCH 2006:
Helen Woods; Bondi NSW
Leigh Woods; Bondi NSW
Tracy Bowman; Dirty Dogs Done Dirt Cheap, Gerringong NSW
Tracey Tatnell; Mobile Doggy Stylez, Nowra Hill NSW

APRIL 2006:
Maree Micallef; The Purple Paw Parlour, Walkerston QLD
Tanya Thompson; Boarding Kennels, Gumdale QLD
Kathy Leonard; Tails of Love, Samford QLD

MAY 2006:
Saara Innanen; Trim It, FINLAND
Rebecca Ng (Lee); Happy Tails Pet Grooming,St Ives NSW
Kate Andrews; Petcare Extraordinaire, Kelso NSW
Louise O'Brien; Petcare Extraordinaire, Kelso NSW

JUNE 2006:
Tracy Hessenberger; Capital Grooming, Chifley ACT
Annelies Vanderpoel; Wellington NEW ZEALAND 

JULY 2006:
Helen Shaw: Pride n Groom Queenstown NEW ZEALAND
Janelle Yates; Have a Dog Wash VIC
Cheryl King; Gordon ACT

AUGUST 2006:
Jill Brash; Petcare Extraordinaire, Kelso NSW
Susan Flynn; Precious Pets Grooming, Nightcliff NT
Michelle Yalden; Michelle's Pooch Pampering, Warrimoo NSW

AUGUST 2006:
Jenny Lee; Pamper Moi Dog Grooming, Peakhurst NSW
Sylvie Leong; Pamper Moi Dog Grooming, Peakhurst NSW
Sharon Norris; Buggers Bath Time, Frankston VIC
Julie Francis; Zoomin Groomin, Glenmore Park NSW

SEPTEMBER 2006:
Phil Prentice; Whalan NSW
Magaly & Damaris; Everything for Pets, Fairfield NSW
Helen & Brett Donohue; Dog Days, Revesby NSW

OCTOBER 2006:
Nicola Wilson; Twisted Tail, Rozelle NSW
Merissa Upton; Kangaroo Valley NSW
Di Milne; Barber's For Dogs, Nowra NSW

NOVEMBER 2006:
Fiona Avila; Spoilt Rotten Doggy Boutique, Castle Hill NSW
Sophie Lazaroff; Albert Park VIC
Rod Oliver; Tops and Tails, Gorokan NSW
Joyleene Abrey; Canine Capers, Lakes Entrance VIC

DECEMBER 2006:
Mark Barnes; Top 2 Tails Mobile Grooming, Wollongong NSW
Victoria McClanahan; Wags About, Bicheno TAS
Kimberley Bazzocco; Goodwood QLD 

Students 2005
JANUARY 2005:
Ingrid Parker; Rotorua NEW ZEALAND
CJ Parker; Rotorua NEW ZEALAND
Arlene La O'; Snip Doggy Dog PHILLIPINES
Natalie Blue; Rubber Tub Doggy, Blacktown NSW
Kea Warren; Jims Dog Wash, Doonside NSW
Sarah Deaves; Ritzi Petz Sylvania Hts NSW
Kerby Simons-Pinkewich; Ritzi Petz Sylvania Hts NSW

FEBRUARY 2005:
Niki Hatzis; Jim's Dog Wash, Granville NSW
Mick Pass; Wash N Wag, Dapto NSW
Angie Murphy; Tickled Pink Pooch Salon, McKay QLD
Rick Goldin; Muddy Mutts, Bronte NSW

MARCH 2005:
Fiona Close; Fiona's Pooch Parlour, Cooronbong NSW
Jessica Dyer; Mount Annan NSW
Daniel Perry; Critters Dog Wash, Lake Tabourie, NSW
Janaya Hollins; Classy Creatures Mobile, South Morang VIC

APRIL 2005:
Melissa Waugh; Hey Scrubba Dog, Toukley NSW
Hollie Watts; Woofa Wash, Wyee NSW
Karen Searle; The K9 Koach, Orange NSW
Kim Brownlie; Kimz K9z, Canberra ACT

JULY 2005:
Elizabeth Jones; Pupparatzi, Shellharbour NSW
Jessica O'Carroll; Pawfect Paws Doggie Grooming, St Ives NSW
Victoria Leung; Dogs with Style, Hurstville NSW

AUGUST 2005:
Amy Kursius; Dog Star Grooming, Brighton QLD
Janet Balding; Grooming Fido, Ermington NSW
Judy Martin; Hair of the Dog, Cobram East VIC

OCTOBER 2005:
Leesa Candy; Let the Fur Fly Dog Grooming, Wandong VIC
Cheryl Lewis; Belfield NSW
Julia Hilton; Kambah ACT
Melissa Treble; Kensington NSW

NOVEMBER 2005:
Andrea Ouahabi; Dogs That Dazzle, Cooranbong NSW
Linda Bellett; Petz with Attitude NSW
Catherine Laird; St Andrews NSW

DECEMBER 2005:
Robyn Pollard; Port Macquarie NSW
Doug Knight; Ulladulla Pet Shop, Ulladulla NSW
Melinda Trianta; Orange NSW

Students 2004
AUGUST 2004:
Toscha Armstrong; Coastal Grooming, Merimbula NSW

SEPTEMBER 2004:
Bronwyn Perry; Port Macquarie NSW

OCTOBER 2004:
Rachael McGrath; ACT

NOVEMBER 2004:
Haley Murray; The Barf Pet Shop, Gold Coast QLD

DECEMBER 2004:
Cherylyn John; Petwash 2000, Rockdale NSW
 


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