Hello Muriel, thank you for giving me my life. Before i came to train with you and Shane i lived in a rented flat,took drugs and cooked pizzas for a living. I am proud to say, i have just passed my level 3 city and guilds and it is all thanks to my wonderful friend Shaun Leach. Not only have you trained me and helped me start my own business, you have been a better friend to me than most other people i have encountered in the past 30 years. Eventually i can say i am a qualified something. You have given me your time when i have been low and helped me through alot more than a qualification. Choosing to train at SCRUFFY PUPS with you and Shane was probably the best life choice i ever made. A lot of people who meet you think your a bit like marmite, but to me your my chicken vindaloo. toodalpip Muriel.

Gemma Atkinson, Lill Gems, Gateshead

I trained in dog grooming with Scruffy Pups in 2008 and have continued to attend there monthly demonstration days, you cant put a price on what I have and continue to learn from Scruffy pups. Your also taught what grooming is like in a real salon hands on and advice for starting a business is valuable as well. So pleased I choose Scruffy Pups.

Melanie Fletcher, PAWS N PLAY, Whickham

I did an 8 week course with scruffy pups last year, i learnt enough to walk out and set up my own grooming business. during the course you learn to groom many different breeds of dogs, and learn the correct way to use different grooming tools. i would recommend this course to any one looking to become a dog groomer.

Stuart Appleby, Mutts Cuts, Darlington

I have just completed a training course with Scruffy pups and i would like to express that i can't congratulate Shaun my trainer enough. I would refer anybody to him that wanted to groom dogs. You have to be prepared to put the work in but if you do and like working with dogs it is very rewarding. When working with Shaun you can tell that he has had 20 or more years grooming experience as he is very good. As a student i and the other students were only allowed to work on his nine poodles that he has until we really knew what we were doing, and only then would he let you do any other dogs if he thought you were ready.

Susan Priestman, Spennymoor

I trained at Scruffy Pups in 2006. The training in my opinion was exceptionally good, I was made to feel very welcome by both partners, and was shown a broad range of grooming techniques and theory in the grooming business. The training was to a very high standard, allowing myself the confidence to start my own salon, with a growing repartition gained from Scruffy pups. from the knowledge passed down to myself from both Shaun and Shane, i'm hopefully keeping to a very high standard of work. many thanks to you both for your patience and support to this day.

Janice Brown, Pretty Pets Parlour, North Shields

If you want to receive excellent training then look no further than Scruffy Pups. Shaun is an excellent teacher and is always on hand to help when you take that step out into the grooming world after your training. Along with Shane and the girls they made the course a relaxed and friendly event.

Catherine Welsh, Newcastle

Any one thinking of becoming a dog groomer or maybe just brushing up on grooming skills??? then i recommend Scruffy Pups. I did an intensive Grooming course there & have been back for various demo day's What a breath of fresh air!! Excellent training in a friendly professional grooming parlour. Patience was never ending (believe me i tested that out) Help is still now always on the end of the phone or a visit to them is always welcome.

Barbara Carr,Fur Coat & Clippers, South Shields

Just finished my 8 week course on Friday and would just like to say how brilliant it was. I learnt so much from Shaun who is a fab groomer. I met some wonderful people who made it all a great 8 weeks! I would definitely recommend the course to anybody looking to do dog grooming! Thanks again.

Kirsty Alborz, Gateshead

Just would like to say a big 'thankyou' to Scruffy Pups and especially Shaun for putting up with me during my training. I had a fantastic time and the training was brilliant.... I just have to now put it into practice.... Many, many thanks and don't think you're off the hook.... I'll be back.

Ann Watson, Darlington

Hi Shaun & Shane, just wanted to thank you for a great day on the cat grooming course. Thought it would be similar to the dogs, HOW WRONG WAS I !!!! Anyone who thinks they could 'easy' groom a cat as it cant be so different to a dog is sooooooo wrong. Thanks again for a informative and fun day. I can stronly recommend this course to groomers wishing to add another service to their CV.

Paula Macartney, Washington

Shaun and Shane thank you very much for all your hard work and wise words. Had a brilliant time doing ma training with you and can't wait to get going xx I will be in touch.

Fiona Lothion, Top 2 Tail, Denholm, Scotland

I would like to thank you for the training and advice you have given me.I have been in the pet trade 23 years and never used clippers or scissors. After my 16 week course at Scruffy Pups i am grooming Westies, Lhasas, Yorkies and all sorts of breeds and my customers are happy. Also thank you to your staff, they are a credit to you, friendly and very helpful, thanks again.

Sonia Banister, Banister Pet Store, Stockport

Would like to say a massive thank you to Shaun and Shane, the training experience was second to none having just completed an intensive course, was made to feel very welcome and am looking forward to expanding my knowledge with future demo days. Brilliant.

Cheryl Brass,Canine Hydrotherapy Ltd, Thornaby