Beccy came into grooming ready for a change. She’d spent years working hard in previous roles, but she wanted something that felt more hands-on and more aligned with her love of dogs.
“I just knew I wanted to do something different.”
When she started training, it had to fit around everyday life. Being able to build it into her week consistently helped her settle into the routine and focus properly while she was there.
Like many students, the early days felt like a lot of information all at once. Handling, equipment, remembering the order of a groom – it took concentration.
“At the start you think, am I going to remember all this?”
What helped was repetition. Working through grooms step by step, watching others, then gradually doing more independently made things start to click.
One of her proudest moments was completing a full groom from start to finish without needing reassurance.
“That was when I realised I actually can do this.”
Confidence for her didn’t arrive overnight – it built quietly. Small wins, finishing a tidy face, improving scissor work, feeling calmer with a dog that might once have unsettled her.
Now she’s focused on building steadily. She’s planning her next steps carefully and wants to grow in a way that feels sustainable rather than rushed.
“I feel proud of myself. It’s been a big step.”
For Beccy, this hasn’t just been about learning a skill. It’s been about proving to herself that she could step into something new – and grow into it.
