Dog Grooming Academy
Build Your Career in Professional Dog Grooming
Learn with Shona Bhobe, Founder and Director of Twix & Butch Dog Grooming Academy.
Courses & Training Packages
Choose from three structured modules designed for pet parents, aspiring groomers, working professionals and future grooming salon owners.
Basic Module
Essential dog care, bathing, drying, hygiene and coat-care fundamentals.
View complete syllabus →Intermediate Module
Salon management, client care, clipping, scissoring and practical styling.
View complete syllabus →Advanced Module
Intensive breed styling, advanced scissoring, shaping and creative grooming.
View complete syllabus →Course modules are collapsed by default. Expand a module to view its complete syllabus and details.
Module 01
Basic Module
Basic Module
Build a Strong Grooming Foundation
The Basic Module at Twix & Butch Dog Grooming Academy is designed for those interested in understanding the basic methods of bathing dogs, either in a home setting for their own pets or as a home-grooming business where customers need basic grooming.
- Anatomy of a dog
- What is dog grooming?
- Introduction to basic dog care
- Identifying dog breeds and coats
- Identifying health and skin issues in dogs and choosing the product and technique accordingly
- Combing, de-shedding and detangling techniques
- Introduction to combs and brushes
- Introduction to ear cleaning, eye cleaning and teeth cleaning
- Understanding different shampoos, conditioners and dry-bath products
- Understanding the usage of shampoos and conditioners based on coat type
- Tick and flea management
- Introduction to ear-hair plucking
- Introduction to nail clipping, filing and nail dremel
- Handling aggressive dogs during bathing and drying
- Introduction to different drying techniques
- Introduction to sanitary cleaning, under-belly and under-paw clipping
Module 02
Intermediate Module
Intermediate Module
Prepare for a Professional Grooming Career
The Intermediate Module is suitable for those looking at a career in the dog-grooming business, home grooming, or opening their own grooming salon.
It balances the complete Basic Module with introductory scissoring and clipping techniques so a groomer can present dogs according to breed standards.
- Management of a professional dog-grooming salon
- Managing inward and outward clientele
- Management of vendors and suppliers
- Understanding the needs and requirements of pet parents
- Safety of pets at a grooming salon
- Pet emergencies and how to counter them
- Medical kits at a pet salon and usage of the contents
- Identification of rare breeds and grooming them according to breed standards
- Identifying the difference between de-shedding and detangling before bathing and styling
- Muzzling techniques for aggressive dogs
- Introduction to different blades used for clipping and shearing
- Introduction to different scissors used for styling and shaping
- Introduction to guide combs and their usage
- Practical training in full-body clips and shaves
- Practical training in shaping the feet, body and face
Module 03
Advanced Module
Advanced Module
Intensive Styling and Scissoring Education
The Advanced Module is designed with intensity and detail for groomers who want to enhance their skills in styling and scissoring specific breeds.
It is also open to aspiring groomers who want to study dog grooming comprehensively and operate their own successful grooming business.
The Advanced Module combines the Basic and Intermediate Modules. Established groomers may request a customised module structure.
- Identifying the difference between cosmetic and hygiene grooming
- Understanding the correct way to hold and use a grooming shear
- Mock shearing on provided props
- Mock shearing on model dogs and/or props
- Training on how to gain control of the dog and the correct technique to hold the dog during scissoring, styling or shaping
- Understanding the difference between a haircut and a hairstyle
- Understanding thinning techniques
- Breed-specific styling
- Breed-specific shaping based on formula
- Practical training in shaping and styling, including scissoring techniques
- Practical training in puppy cuts and styling included in the cut
- Creative grooming based on client requirements
- Brief introduction to dog-hair colours
Course Fees & Important Information
| Module | Course Fee | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Basic | ₹75,000 | 22 Days |
| Intermediate | ₹1,75,000 | 35 Days |
| Advanced | ₹2,50,000 | 50 Days |
- Course fees must be deposited in full at the academy at the time of registration. When payment is made by cheque, the course will commence only after the cheque is realised.
- Payments are accepted by cheque, card or cash.
- The trainee will be granted only five sick leaves, which will be adjusted within the tenure of the course.
- The course is conducted five days per week and commences at 11:00 AM.
- The academy may customise the course according to the student’s requirements, provided it is convenient for the instructors.
- At the end of the respective course, students who choose this option may be offered job placement at the Twix & Butch grooming salon.
- Students who want to start their own venture may enquire about consultancy and salon setup services. Pricing will be discussed at the time of graduation.
- Students may upgrade after completing the Basic or Intermediate Module by paying the applicable price difference.
Experience Built Around Care, Compassion and Detail
Twix & Butch Professional Pet Salon was founded by Shona Bhobe in May 2015. An ardent dog lover, Shona has cared for dogs for three decades.
The care and upkeep of her dogs inspired her to train professionally and groom and care for dogs as a career.
She trained under Radhiya Hemchandra, a certified Master Groomer, before establishing her own salon in Pune.
Inspired by the salon’s success and recognition, Shona started the Twix & Butch Dog Grooming Academy in 2018 to train like-minded people interested in pet grooming as a career.
A good groomer needs love and compassion for dogs, together with an eye for detail.
Learn Grooming with a Dog-First Approach
Professional education built around responsible care, instructor guidance, practical learning and attention to detail.
Instructor-Led Guidance
Learn under the guidance of an experienced salon founder and professional dog groomer.
Salon-Connected Learning
Develop skills within an academy connected to a working professional grooming salon.
Compassionate Handling
Understand why patience, care and compassion are essential qualities for responsible groomers.
Career-Oriented Training
Select a structured learning path based on your experience, goals and future career.
Who Can Enquire?
Aspiring Groomers
People considering professional dog grooming as a new career.
Ask about courses →Working Groomers
Groomers who want to improve clipping, scissoring and breed-specific styling.
Discuss your experience →Future Salon Owners
Entrepreneurs exploring professional grooming and salon setup opportunities.
Request guidance →Begin Your Grooming Journey
Connect with Twix & Butch Dog Grooming Academy to confirm availability, admission requirements and upcoming batch dates.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which grooming modules are available? +
Twix & Butch offers Basic, Intermediate and Advanced grooming modules.
Does the Intermediate Module include Basic training? +
Yes. It includes the complete Basic Module together with salon management, clipping, scissoring and practical styling topics.
Does the Advanced Module include all three levels? +
The Advanced Module combines the Basic and Intermediate Modules with advanced scissoring, shaping, breed styling and creative grooming.
What time do classes begin? +
Courses are conducted five days per week and commence at 11:00 AM.
Can I upgrade my module later? +
Students may upgrade after completing the Basic or Intermediate Module by paying the applicable price difference.
Twix & Butch Dog Grooming Academy
Location:
Road No. 15, Prithvimegh 2,
Kalyani Nagar, Pune, Maharashtra 411006
9764686911
butchntwix@gmail.com
Contact the academy to confirm course availability, admission information and upcoming batch dates.