Get to know us

At our award-winning dog grooming salon, established in 2020, we pride ourselves on offering exceptional services led by our founder, Ashley White. With over a decade of experience and multiple accolades in dog grooming and business excellence, Ashley has cultivated a profound passion for her craft. Her commitment to refining her skills ensures that every dog enjoys a safe and high-quality grooming experience.

In addition to grooming, Ashley realised her dream of establishing an academy to share her expertise, highlighting her dedication to teaching. This attention to detail in training sets our academy apart, as we focus on regulated, quality instruction for aspiring groomers. Our commitment to both the well-being of the dogs and the education of future groomers truly makes us a unique destination in the industry.

Our Team

Meet the team behind Signature Dog Grooming Academy.

Ashley

Ashley, the founder and owner of Signature Dog Grooming Academy, is a passionate and skilled dog groomer with over ten years of experience in the industry. Her dedication to the craft has garnered her numerous accolades, including multiple wins at prestigious dog grooming competitions. In recognition of her exceptional talent and passion for animal care, Ashley was honored with the Stacy stepping stone She Inspires Award in 2024.

Through her academy, she strives to share her expertise with aspiring groomers, fostering a love for dogs and a commitment to excellence in grooming. Ashley's experience and achievements make her a respected figure in the dog grooming community, inspiring others to follow in her footsteps.

Kate

After dedicating over 30 years to the dentistry industry, Kate faced an unexpected change when she was made redundant. Embracing this new chapter, she decided to follow her passion for animals and completed her Level 3 Dog Grooming Course at the prestigious Signature Dog Grooming Academy.

With her impressive training under her belt, Kate embarked on her new career as a self-employed dog groomer, where she found joy in transforming furry friends. Additionally, she took on the role of a teaching assistant at the academy, sharing her knowledge and love for dog grooming with aspiring groomers. This career switch not only revitalized her professional life but also allowed her to connect deeply with the canine community, making each day a rewarding experience.

Ella

After successfully completing her Level 3 dog grooming course, Ella has mastered the skills needed to care for your furry friends and transform their look. Instead of leaving the salon, she chose to stay and embrace her newfound passion. With the support of her mentor, Ella transitioned into self-employment, setting up her own dog grooming business within the salon.

Her dedication has created a warm and welcoming environment for both pets and their owners. As her client base grew, so did her confidence, allowing her to turn her passion into a thriving career. Each day brought new challenges, but Ella embraced them all, knowing that she was living her dream of being a skilled dog groomer.

Our achievements

We are proud of awards we have won

She inspires

Ashley is the winner of the Stacey stepping stone she inspires award 2024

Women in business

Winner of the Bolton woman in business 2023, self employed woman of the year.

1st place of the workshop commercial at the Great British grooming show 2021 and salon creative novice the British creative dog groomer championship 2022.