A college is hoping dog owners will come to its rescue before it has to start turning away students from a diploma course.

Hadlow College runs the course from a grooming salon in Tonbridge Road, in Tonbridge, but is running short of pooches for students to work on.

Dogs will receive a bath and a trim from students while under the guidance of some of the UK’s top dog groomers.

The salon is co-managed the Pet Industry Federation (PIF).

Ellen Bradford of the PIF said: “It’s a great course in a great facility. Unfortunately, where there is a greater demand of students, there is even greater demand for dogs.”

Only certain breeds are needed – terriers, miniature poodles, schnauzers and spaniels.

But Miss Bradford added: “We don’t want to turn anyone away from the course.”

If you can help offer a dog for students to practise on contact 01732 852605 or email doggrooming@hadlow.ac.uk An article on the salon in the KM gave the wrong number to reach Hadlow College and we apologise for this.