In this first heat, the four groomers work on one of the most popular breeds to grace British salons, the long-haired shih tzu. Next they give four curly-coated canines a cute teddy bear trim to parade on the dogwalk.
This week's four dog groomers tackle a pack of Alaskan Malamutes. Next, they give some fluffy puppies their first ever grown-up haircut, to be revealed in front of their proud owners on the Dogwalk.
Four more dog groomers are put to the test. This time it is the English cocker spaniels' turn to get the breed makeover treatment. The groomers try to create a tricky spiral pattern around the coats of four more frizzy-haired models
The Pomeranian is the breed of choice for the final heat. The final four dog groomers battle it out for a place in the quarter-finals as they try to achieve the perfect pom-pom shape using just a pair of scissors.
The first set of quarter-finalists take on one of the UK's oldest breeds, the Welsh terrier. They then produce a very modern groom fit for the dogwalk. As an extra challenge their knowledge of crossbreeds is tested.
The final quarter-finalists turn some adorable bichon frisés into beautifully shaped white clouds. They try to identify a cross-breed's two parents. Finally, they trim dogs' coats to create an homage to a place close their hearts.