Ruth Goddard

My name is Ruth Goddard, I have been grooming for 10+ years and I have been teaching for the past 8 years. I have lived in the south of England all of my life. I have a Parson Russell Terrier named Lola who I took on when I was a dog walker, she is a cheeky little girl who does have some issues, but I would not change her. I would very much like a Bedlington or a Griffon Bruxellois. Throughout my life, I have always wanted to work with animals especially dogs! I was the girl who bought clippers and groomed the family Yorkshire Terrier called Lady, bless her I could do anything to her. Once I finished my applied Biology Diploma, my life went in the total opposite direction, from being a manager of a cinema, to delivering lorries and fixing vans, until I got myself a job as a dog walker, I walked, cared for and dog sat for many years before I was given the opportunity to learn how to groom. I enrolled into the local college dog grooming course, this was the start of my life! I completed my C&G Level 2, and decided to further my experience before completing Part 1 of the Dog Grooming Diploma, having gained my complete diploma, I also have other qualifications, Level 3 in Training and Education, Certificates in Canine First Aid, Basic Cat Grooming, Anatomy and Physiology and Nutrition. I love learning new things so I can help clients and dogs to the best of my ability.  I am currently learning how herbs and plants can help our dogs instead of medication. I am also undertaking a course on pet bereavement so I can support clients and friends on the loss of their pet.  

My ethos is to teach students to be the best that they can, to treat dogs like they are their own and to also understand the dog from the signals it is giving you. I take pride in the fact that I have been a great influencer to many students I have taught. Every day is a school day!