Terrington Tails dog groomers in Terrington St Clement set for big expansion with Ofqual regulated iPET Network training courses

A dog grooming business is set for a big expansion as staff gear up to offer professional training courses.

Owner Jo Wallace is putting her background in the world of HR and people development to good use as she plans to enhance Terrington Tails in Terrington St Clement.

The business, based on Marshland Street, will now offer Ofqual regulated iPET Network training courses.

Jo’s salon has been open for two and a half years, already offering a range of grooming add-ons - including cat grooming and small animal care.

And for Jo, 45, becoming a centre for training and development feels like a natural step in her commitment to the industry.

She said: “I am so excited about becoming a training provider because I have a history in developing people, and at the salon all of our groomers are fully qualified.

“I took the iPET Network courses myself so I know the benefits of this kind of course, which has an emphasis on flexibility and welfare.

“Our business is also a really good model for students to look at as they may be inspired to set up their own successful salons in the future.”

Jo became a dog groomer five years ago after enjoying a 25 year career in HR training and coaching.

Now, she is combining both of those skill sets in a way she hopes will result in more dog groomers receiving ‘essential high quality training’.

Jo added: “Becoming a dog groomer was a lifestyle choice for me and that will be the same for many of our students.

“It is so important that all dog groomers become qualified because people trust us with their babies.”

Sarah Mackay and Fern Gresty, both of the iPET Network, said: “We are so thrilled that Terrington Tails is becoming an iPET Network training provider.

“When we are looking for new training providers we always want to work with people who put welfare first, and that is at the heart of everything that Jo and her team does.

“We are so happy that they are now part of the iPET Network family.”

To find out more about Terrington Tails, people can visit www.terringtontails.com