Breed specific grooming course at Hadlow College, Kent

[Goggins]

  Freya is the dark blue roan wearing her Ugg boots 

I haven't a clue re grooming but her coat is awful since spay...had her clippered on top at last groomers appt....so will see how we both fair!!

I did have a phone call from the lady as she had over subscribed but said I couldn't cancel as I've taken time off work...

Can't wait to see you all there!!! 

[dizzytrish]

Oh, hope they dont cancel any of us!!
have been waiting too long for this!!

[janandted]

I had a call too asking if. I could change dates,fortunately we are in Ireland until 27th so couldn't oblige   
 

[Goggins]

  Has anyone received any more info other than the "you've paid and are on the course" letter?

I know it starts at 9am, am assuming I just turn up at the main reception?

Am I supposed to bring anything other than Freya and my mum (who is gonna laugh all the way at my rubbishness?!!!

  Must admit Im getting quite excited!!

[karen488]

Haven't received anything else. I need to ring them to find out what time it finishes..

[dizzytrish]

I have just had the letter also, no other info.

planning on taking all my grooming gear  - I don't see the point learning on their stuff whern I have my own

I will read what little bumpf ??I have beens ent but thought about just feeding Ella a small amount, then using the rest of her brekkie as treats?, not sure about lunch either! I know there is a nice chippy and pub in the village, but not sure how far away the grooming place is now?, do we head down the side of the restaurant, and not into the main complex?

[dizzytrish]

Just called the college, turn next to the Spice Lounge restaurant and follow the one way system into the grooming centre on campus.

if you are coming from Tunbridge side then it will be on your left before the main site, if out of Hadlow then you pass the campus on the right follow round the bend and turn right next to the restaurant

[karen488]

I can't get through and really need to know what time it finishes and if I can take both dogs...

[janandted]

I thought I read somewhere it finished at 4  I am being dropped off so I hope that is right  I
 did ring the college about what to bring and was told only my dog  , I don't have much equipment of my own yet but will bring what I have just in case  as far as lunch is concerned I was going to bring sandwiches as I will have no where to leave Mollie whilst I go into a restaurant or pub.....what do you all think ?  I'm feeling very nervous 

[karen488]

She said that it finished at 4 unless you finish your dog earlier. I'm taking both of them as I want to learn to clip Darcey a bit but handstrip Bingley more. Ambitious!

[Goggins]

  do you think the doors stay open until you finish your dog? 

Thanks for the added info everyone...very helpful on how to find the place, I wouldve turned up at main reception then got into one major panic!!

Ive told Freya she is off out for the day to go and find a nice rabbit.

All I want is to groom her into something that doesnt resemble a yeti wearing Ugg boots -anything other than how she looks now will be a huge bonus!! 

[dizzytrish]

so, here is Ella before the course, I really hope they can do 'something' with me and her!



her back is all wavy and goes into ringlets down her back legs, her fur is dead feeling and no moisture?, her legs where they shved her are all thick and wooly and I have had to resist the urge to get the thinners on her!

so here is the after, but she didnt want to stand still!

[Goggins]

  Shes off to a better start than Freya!! She looks gorgeous 

Will have to take a few "before" pics...

[dizzytrish]

Ha, wait till you see her in real life!!
the camera seems to 'smooth' her down abit! in reality she's a scruffy mutt!
Karen, how are you doing the two? are you taking a cage for down time?

[karen488]

Here's old yeti legs. Hoping to look a bit thinner this time tomorrow