Everything we do revolves around our core eight principles:
Wellare - Grooming - Behaviour - Nutrition - Business - Accreditation - Association - Connection
Each is approached in a one-on-one manner. so members can independently launch a successful business focused on caring for the complete dog, forever supported by the academy and it’s members.
Welfare
How to care for the complete animal, ensuring their physical and mental health is at the centre of our service.
Nutrition
How a dog’s nutrition affects it’s coat, skin, nails, teeth, behaviour and general overall health, and how to optimise this
Grooming
How to cut, wash and style hair, trim nails and clean teeth to the highest standard whilst ensuring the dog’s emotional wellbeing comes first.
Accreditation
Why we choose OCR for our accreditation, the implications of such, and the accessibility benefits of the system.
Behaviour
How to interpret a dog’s behaviour to help understand how it’s feeling. Utilising this to ensure we’re always treating them in a manner that will yield a positive experience for the dog.
Connection
How to tap into and make the most of the life-long business and social support offered by Academy Eight One One and it’s members
Association
Why we chose to start an academy, what training with us means and how it can benefit you personally and professionally.
Business
How to successfully start up and run your own dog grooming business to make an independent, profitable living.
What makes us different?
We’re a boutique dog grooming academy built on the foundations of animal welfare, behavioural science, nutrition, and kindness-centred grooming. By incorporating the essentials of ethical business practice, Academy Eight One One offers a fresh approach to learning, centred around improving animal wellbeing.
Our approach is modern, bespoke and accessible.
We are here to raise the bar beyond the brush.