Become a Dog Groomer for One Day

Discover the world of professional pet styling at Cila Banhos e Tosquias.

Step into a real, bustling grooming salon and experience the profession first-hand. Our Dog Groomer for a Day experience is a hands-on, practical session designed for animal lovers and aspiring groomers. No previous knowledge or experience is required!

DGERT Certified Training: As a fully certified training school by DGERT (Directorate-General for Employment and Work Relations in Portugal), we guarantee the highest standards of professional education.

What’s Included in the Experience?
For €250, you will get a genuine insight into the daily routine of a professional grooming salon, working with both dogs and cats under expert guidance. You will learn:

The Essentials: Basics of pet hygiene, bathing, brushing, and coat maintenance.
Technical Skills: Nail trimming, ear cleaning, and safe de-matting techniques.
The Tools of the Trade: Get familiar with professional grooming machines, blades, and scissors.
A Stepping Stone to Your New Career

Whether you are considering a career change into professional pet grooming or simply want to improve your confidence and skills as a pet owner, this is the ultimate way to find out if this world is right for you.

Bonus:
If you fall in love with the profession and decide to enrol in our Full Grooming Course DGERT, the €250 paid for this experience will be fully deducted from the cost of your complete training programme (subject to applicable conditions).

What you’ll experience

🐾 Hands-on practical training in a real professional grooming salon in Lisbon
🐾 Introduction to grooming products, hygiene materials and professional equipment
🐾 Basic bathing and coat care techniques for dogs and cats
🐾 Brushing, de-matting and nail trimming with professional guidance throughout
🐾 Familiarisation with grooming machines, blades and scissors in a real working environment

What you’ll gain

✂️ A genuine understanding of what the daily routine of a professional groomer involves
✂️ Fundamental grooming skills developed under professional supervision
✂️ The insight to decide whether a career in pet grooming is right for you
✂️ Improved knowledge and confidence as a pet owner
✂️ A 250 euro deduction from the full grooming course if you choose to enrol afterwards

What you leave with

A direct and hands-on encounter with professional pet grooming, the fundamental skills and knowledge to continue developing in the field and a clear and informed sense of whether this is the career path for you.

At Cila Banhos e Tosquias every pet is treated with care, patience and love. We are dedicated to providing high-quality grooming and bathing services that keep your furry friends healthy, comfortable and looking their best. Our mission is to create a calm and welcoming environment where pets feel safe and owners have complete confidence in the care their companions receive. Because we believe that every pet deserves gentle care and a touch of style.

Price 250 euros. Takes place in Lisbon at Cila Banhos e Tosquias. No prior experience needed. Amount deductible from full grooming course if enrolled afterwards.