Pampered Pooch

Cockapoodledoo said:

For those people living within reach of Guildford, Surrey! Merrist Wood agricultural college run a one day grooming course to teach you how to groom your own dog. You take along your own dog and step by step you are taken through the different stages - brushing, washing, drying and clipping/scissors etc. A friend did the course in June with her F1b labradoodle and highly recommends it. It is a very intensive day but she loved it and got so much out of the day.
They run the course on a Saturday once or twice a term. I am booked into the next day on October 15th 10 - 4pm.
I wish I knew how to post a link but if you google Merrist Wood Pampered Pooch then you'll find the info.
I feel armed with Julia's video and this course I should be able to groom Rufus and Basil myself, therefore saving a fortune in grooming fees each year (this was part of my approach to convince hubby to get another Cockapoo!).
I'm a very lucky girl - I'm getting a grooming table and clippers for my birthday at the end of the month!

Karen xx

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Cockapoodledoo said:

Oh that's great Colin! See you there if not before.

Karen x

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Cockapoodledoo said:

Oh Poo! What a shame Colin. I was looking forward to meeting you and Betty too. I tell you what though, I think you might get more from the course in March as Betty should have pretty much reached her adult height and have her adult coat by then - probably a very different approach to grooming a puppy coat? I'll give a full report back after the course then you'll know what to expect.

Karen xx

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Cockapoodledoo said:

Oh good - yes we'll see you at Virginia Water.

Re the course, I think the college has been mostly closed for the summer hols and they're now in preparing for the next term. I was told I would get the forms etc at the start of term so they are probably just getting their act together now. I wouldn't give up hope as no one has committed to the course until forms and payment have been received. Someone's circumstances may have changed - you never know.

Look forward to seeing you at VW anyway.

Karen x

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