Our program was developed by Jackie Rauch, a leading instructor with over 20 years experience. The Golden Paws program develops high quality skills, including scissoring, blades, breed design, outline shaping, and balanced proportion. We also cover the importance of professionalism in pet handling, customer satisfaction, sanitation and pride of the profession. Please visit our website for more information. If you would like to open a Golden Paws please see the website.

Academy of Animal Arts - Largo, Florida

Learn pet and show grooming from the people that show dogs. We teach pet grooming in a modified version of the way the AKC breeds are represented in AKC competition. Our students will attend dog shows, veterinarian lectures, guest lectures and field trips, lots of demonstrations and learn dog show handling in our advanced program. Student will receive hours of hands on training in a pleasant, comfortable environment. Academy of Animal Arts, Inc. was established in 1999, and co-exists with the Director's salon, Grooming by Teri which was established in 1979. Please visit our website.

Florida Institute of Animal Arts

Pet Grooming and Veterinary Assistant Programs. Established in 1996 at FiFi's Pet Palace, Inc., which was established in 1988. In Pet Grooming classes, learn dog, cat and bird grooming with a curriculum that includes a Theory Class, Shop Operations, Management, Sales and Marketing, CPR and First Aid for Pets, and Clipper Maintenance. In Veterinary Assistant classes, learn to perform a wide range of skills as part of the Veterinary Medical Team, working at the veterinarians side helping to keep animals healthy. Day, Evening and Saturday classes are offered. Housing assistance and payment plans are available. We offer a FREE job referral service to our graduates. Visit our website for more information.

Merryfield School of Pet Grooming

The Merryfield School of Pet Grooming has day and evening programs. We have a 600 clock hour program that boils down to a 4 simple elements: speed, skill, accuracy and course confidence. We have CMG's as instructors with over 20 years grooming experience. We have facilities that are excellent and administrative staff with over 35 years in the pet industry. When we put this all together it gives our students a wealth of information, a solid foundation and the confidence to know that when they graduate they will have a great start in our profession. We assist in job placement, offer school financing and help our graduates to go into business for themselves. We are very excited about the pet grooming industry today. It has moved into a new era. The reason why we have all noticed this change is because people today treat their pets like their children, and rightfully so! They are our "Fur Children" and we care and adore them! When this feeling exists, it spills out into all aspects of care and we are a part of that caring process. Please visit our web site for more information.

Nash Academy of Animal Arts - 2 Locations

Since it's inception in 1979, The Nash Academy has taken pride in being the trendsetter in Dog Grooming and Styling Education. Please visit our website.

Pets Beautiful Canine School of Professional Grooming

Thank you for your interest in our School of Canine Cosmetology. We have 3 locations in Canada. Many Americans will find our schools conveniently located, and every American can enjoy the favorable currency exchange rate that can save them nearly 50% on tuition! We are anxious to explain this exciting and rewarding career to you. Your choice of school will be very important to your future. Our success is based upon our highly qualified Certified Master Groomers and the tried and true method of hands-on-training, since grooming is not a skill acquired by any other means. We stress the quality of our instruction and the importance of meeting the needs of both our students and the industry. Each course has been specially arranged and structured to give our students the most proficient and knowledgeable training possible. After an orientation session and many days of demonstrations plus videos, students work on pets under close supervision by their instructor. Nothing is overlooked to assure that our graduates will be among the very best qualified in the grooming industry. Our staff of outstanding instructors are familiar with the newest advances in the industry and are continually upgrading themselves. Our founder Barb Mathison is a Certified Master Groomer with the National Dog Groomers Association of America (NDGA) and a Pet Stylist (Level II) with the International Society of Canine Cosmetology (ISCC). Barb is also a member of the Ontario Dog Groomers Association, and the Western Professional Dog Groomers Association (WPDG Assoc.) and also a member of the Canadian Kennel Club (CKC) since 1967. Please visit our website for more information.

International Academy of Pet Design - Georgia

Two locations - Newnan and Alpharetta. Plenty of hands-on training in very modern facilities including student library. Day, evening and weekend classes. Housing assistance and financing available. Lifetime job placement assistance for graduates. Visa M/C accepted. Please visit our website for more information.

Pennsylvania Academy of Pet Grooming

The Pennsylvania Academy of Pet Grooming is a beautiful state-of-the-art school located in a quiet country setting. School programs are taught with the most modern equipment available in the industry. We are committed to grooming excellence! Please visit our web site for more information.

Connecticut School of Dog Grooming

Have you dreamt of pursuing a career working with pets. We can help you to turn your dream into a successful career in grooming. Please visit our website for more information. As part of their 200 hour “Career Course in Dog Grooming” each student is given the opportunity to experience the fund of learning in our state-of-the-art mobile grooming van, “The Dogfather." It's an actual mobile grooming business operating in the Southern Connecticut marketplace exclusively for the training of our students. Students with an intent to enter the mobile grooming profession may allocate up to 20% of their school hours working and learning “on the road.” The Mobile Grooming Internship consists of students spending their school day visiting actual customers and grooming their dogs right in their driveway with a qualified mobile grooming instructor in a unique one-on-one learning atmosphere. The Wag'n Tails van is totally self-contained with its own power, heat, A/C and clean water for bathing. The unit is outfitted with the latest grooming equipment including stainless steel bathing tub, electric grooming table and high speed mobile grooming dryers. The student will learn all phases of mobile grooming including the inspection of customer dogs, pricing, bathing, drying, clipping, scissoring, mobile shortcuts and techniques, returning dogs to owners and operating and caring for the mobile grooming unit.

Bay Area Pet Grooming Academy

Our 'Professional Pet Grooming Techniques and Services' is a nine week course covering all the necessary topics to become a professional pet groomer. If you love working with dogs, this is the career for you. Licensed by The Commission for Independent Education, 2650 Apalachee Parkway, Suite A, Tallahassee, FL 32301 850-245-3200 License Number 3218. Please visit our website for more information.

Texas Allbreed Grooming School

Our school was founded in 1992 in an effort to provide the rapidly growing pet styling industry with knowledgeable and skilled groomers. Our goal is to educate those persons aspiring to achieve a pet grooming career that encompasses all aspects of the business, ranging from customer relations to reducing animal stress during the grooming process. Our 12 week program is designed to produce qualified stylists and business owners capable of satisfying their clients' needs with the health and safety of pets as a first priority. Our training is individualized utilizing independent study enabling students to progress at a pace that is both comfortable and flexible. Students are continually evaluated, counseled and advised in support of developing and honing critical skills. Written tests will be administered weekly to ensure proficiency in skin and coat conditions and to enhance breed recognition knowledge. Upon completion of our course graduates will be fully prepared to obtain and maintain employment as an accomplished groomer in any of the exciting opportunities available in the industry. Whether your interest lies in mobile grooming, veterinarian in-house grooming, salon owner or simply desire the knowledge to correctly groom your own pets, TAGS will equip you with the needed tools. If you enjoy animals and wish to become an expert in this very rewarding profession, Texas Allbreed Grooming School can make your dream a reality. Come and join us for an enriching, life-changing experience. Your new career is only a phone call away! Please visit our website for more information.

Sensational Stylings Academy of Pet Grooming

Assume your role as a sculptor at Sensational Stylings Academy of Pet Grooming. We have knowledgeable, award-winning instructors who stay active in all aspects of the ever growing grooming industry. Sensational Stylings Academy is a state-of-the-art facility that has a positive, friendly environment. We encourage both creativity and perfection in all of our students. Our curriculum will prepare you to successfully work in, manage or own a grooming facility. Flexible class schedules and payment plans are available. Please visit us on the web or phone 815-469-2243 us for more information about becoming a part of the Sensational Stylings Academy Family. Please visit our web site for more information.

Michigan School of Canine Cosmetology

Michigan School of Canine Cosmetology (MSCC) was founded by Dina Perry in 1986. In addition to being the founder of MSCC, she is also the founder of Wag'n Tails Mobile Grooming Conversions. In 1991 Sandy Cook became the school director. After working closely with Dina for 5 years, Sandy purchased the school in 1996. The school continues to teach the art of pet grooming based on its founders principles. MSCC also teaches the art of cat grooming in our programs. We specialize in hand scissoring. All pets are fluff-dried, we do NOT use cage dryers. Furthermore, our students all groom on hydraulic tables. MSCC offers 3 different programs to choose from, 1) Bathing & Basics, 2) Basic Grooming and 3) Pet Grooming Plus. Students enrolled in the Pet Grooming Plus are offered field trips. These include spending time at a Pet Resort (kennel) and time in a mobile grooming van. In order to accommodate our out of town students, MSCC has housing and laundry facilities onsite for your convenience. Please visit our website at www.K9grooming.com to learn more about MSCC, then call to make an appointment to visit our school. Pet grooming is fun, rewarding and profitable career! We would like to help you get started! Please visit our website for more information.

Nanhall Grooming School

We appreciate your interest in the Nanhall School of Dog Grooming. Since 1986 Nanhall has had never-ending dedication and responsibility to each student. Nanhall’s commitments also apply to grooming shows, in the years of 2001 though 2007 Nanhall’s students have had winning placements in National’s Carolina GroomFest Oster Career Start Contests. Through Nanhall's Course you are taught the art of grooming and not just the mechanics. You learn to enhance the beauty and balance of your dog with proper grooming skills; to deal with biting dogs, skin, eye and ear problems; to utilize the latest equipment and technology. This course is designed for the career individual. You learn to be a professional with integrity and security. We accept only 6 students per session enabling us to give the personal, hands-on attention each student deserves. We welcome you to visit our school and discuss any additional questions you may have with our well-qualified staff. This will be an enticing and rewarding career. As a professional dog groomer, you can join into a rapidly growing industry and receive the gratification of creating beautiful pets. The pet industry offers unlimited opportunities ranging from a bather/brusher to owning and operating a grooming salon or salons! Hayley Keyes, owner and founder of Nanhall School of Groomer, is the Vice President of International Professional Groomers, A certifier for International Professional Groomers, past Assistant Executive Director of the Professional Groomers Association of the Carolinas, a member of National Dog Groomers Association, a Certified Master Groomer, Certified in Pet CPR, and a Licensed Pesticide Applicator. She has assisted Mr. J. J. Arends, author of the North Carolina Pesticide Manual for Groomers, in writing and obtaining material for this manual. The State of North Carolina Dept. of Human Resources and The Division of Vocational Rehabilitation license us. Please visit our website for more information.

Cashmere Academy of Pet Grooming (FL)

Cashmere Academy of Pet Grooming is located in the heart of Historic Downtown Melbourne on the east coast of central Florida, close to Orlando and just minuets to Cape Canaveral and the Beaches. Licensed by the Commission for Independent Education. The Cashmere philosophy is to prepare our students for a new career that will allow them to express themselves and their love for animals, or continue their education in the creative and ever changing world of pet grooming and styling! We have answers to all your questions, and can fulfill your dream of becoming a pet care professional! Terry Tomlinson-Buckland, an award winning National Certified Master Groomer by the National Dog Grooming Association of America, is the Owner and Director of Cashmere Academy of Pet Grooming. With over thirty five years in the pet grooming industry including seven years in the field of pet grooming training, Terry has to date trained over 300 students and brings her experience, skill, artistry and compassion for pets, for all to benefit ! Terry continues her own education by studying with some of the industry’s top grooming competition judges and professional show dog handlers. Cashmere Academy’s state of the art facility, staff and location provides a welcoming and enthusiastic atmosphere for aspiring pet grooming professionals!  Please visit our website for more information.

Distinctive Dogs Academy - Las Vegas, NV

Distinctive Dogs Academy is a premiere dog grooming school in Las Vegas, NV. The objective of our academy is to teach students the basics of pet grooming. This includes standard breed cuts, general pet health and professional techniques such as clipper and shear skills. At the end of the course students are certified to be pet groomers, are Red Cross certified for dogs and cats, and will have enough experience to qualify for an entry-level grooming position. We do not guarantee job placement, but will help set up appointments to prospective employers. We also provide a business plan and mobile grooming plan for students who are interested in opening their own boutiques. The course is 200 hours and generally takes 5 to 8 weeks to complete. We are open everyday except for Tuesday from 6:30 am to 4:00 pm. Classes are ongoing and students can start whenever they are ready. Hours are flexible and students can come when they need to. Please visit our website for more information.

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South Carolina School of Dog Grooming

We think that the key to our success and the success of our graduates is undeniably related to our main concept, which is to provide you with all the knowledge that it takes for quality grooming and to open a profitable business that will give you a lifetime of happiness. Practical knowledge that has taken us years to acquire will allow you to handle the perils of a competitive business world with relative ease. For complete information, please visit our website and call us with any questions you may have.

Academy of Dog Grooming Arts

Professional Course of 494 hours. Career Course of 300 hours. Day and evening classes. Certified CPR class. Government funding, student housing. The school is a 3,000 square foot, air-conditioned free standing building. Parking is available. Please visit our website for more information.

Diamond Cut Dog Grooming School

At Diamond Cut Dog Grooming School we are very proud of our programs and the fine Groomers we teach. We offer a 100 hour course with certification. We are state registered and a member of the Better Business Bureau. Thank you for considering Diamond Cut Dog Grooming School. Please visit our website.

American Academy of Pet Grooming

Pet grooming is a lucrative business. Our modern facility has the most current equipment. Our experienced instructors use the most positive techniques. Enjoy our student lodge with video library. So if you love animals and are thinking of a pet grooming career we would love to meet you. Please visit our website.

New York School of Dog Grooming

We are the oldest and best grooming school in the world. "We wrote the book." Please visit our website for more information.

Canine Clippers School of Pet Grooming

We are dedicated to furthering the grooming profession and to the idea that its graduates perform in a highly skilled and responsible manner, and encourage the natural love and care, of dogs and cats. The Canine Clippers School of Pet Grooming has a certificate to operate issued by the Virginia Board of education. Located near Quanitco Marine Base in Dumfries, VA. 43 miles south of DC. Our classes are small, 6 or less and hands on. We have many award winning stylist working all over the USA. Visit our web site today! Please visit our website.

Pet's Playground Grooming School

Our goal is simple and direct. To provide a solid foundation of both written and hands-on experience dealing with a large cross-section of breeds for both dogs & cats (cats optional). Our main objective is to incorporate the skills necessary for our students to graduate with the ability to successfully seek and maintain employment as an accomplished pet groomer or assistant groomer. Opportunities exist in grooming shops, Vet's, as well as mobile grooming or establishing your own grooming shop. We are here to help you with whatever goal you may seek. For students interested in the "show" circuit, our pro-groomer classes will provide the foundation for which additional years of hands-on grooming and continued training will lead to "Master Groomer" status. Please visit our website for more information.

Missouri School of Dog Grooming

Three multi-level course are offered. Full-time and part-time, days and weekends. Please visit our web page.

Dog Lovers Career Training

DOG LOVERS, Was founded by Ms. Rosemary Williams in 1980. Her dream of sharing her love of dogs with other dog lovers was met with a warm welcome from dog lovers every where. Our services, including career training, are Pet Grooming, Dog Training, Dog Behavior Therapy, Doggy Day Care, breeder referrals and many more animal related services. Our Career school courses include, all breed dog and cat grooming, poodle patterns, veterinary assistant classes, professional obedience dog trainer classes, dog behavior therapist class. All classes can be taken on campus or online. We love helping our clients understand and enjoy their pets, and that's why we also developed a class for pet owners. We want to enhance knowledge about companion animals through compassion, education and training. To create a continues stream of information among our clients, our students and of society's true dog lovers.  Please visit our website for more information.

Petropolis Academy of Grooming & Training - MO

Welcome to the Petropolis Academy of Pet Grooming and Training. The pet care field is currently experiencing tremendous growth and offers limitless employment opportunities for pet groomers and trainers. Professional groomers are in high demand and find well paying jobs, earning up to $40,000 annually. Success in this field depends upon a love for animals and successful completion of a quality training program presented by skilled instructors. Petropolis Academy offers a well rounded education, a consistent curriculum and state of the art techniques. Our Academy offers open enrollment, weekday and Saturday classes and small classes with individualized instruction. A grooming student can graduate in just 8 weeks with the added guarantee of lifetime job placement assistance while employed in the field of grooming. We are approved to accept students through WIA, VR and VA. We look forward to hearing from you. Please visit our website for more information.

Carolina School of Dog Grooming - NC

Carolina School of Dog Grooming is located in Waynesville, North Carolina. Our comprehensive 10-week dog grooming program includes 2 weeks of home study and 8 weeks of hands-on training. Upon satisfactory completion, the student is awarded a diploma and the title of certified professional groomer. The 2-week home study portion of the course covers dog and groomer safety issues, correct bathing and fluff drying techniques, tools and equipment, their correct usage, and text book study. The 8-week classroom portion of the course is 4 days a week ~ Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday ~ 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The classroom portion of the program is completed in a working dog grooming shop environment with our friendly professional staff. The program covers all dog breeds, grooming techniques, equipment use, and much more. Students will also learn about customer relations, evaluating dogs for health issues, and business setup. Students also have unlimited access to the school library of textbooks, periodicals, VCR tapes, and DVDs. Our goal is to teach you to groom dogs with finesse and compassion and give you the ability to succeed in your grooming career. If you are interested in a rewarding career in the pet care industry, this may be the opportunity you have been waiting for! Contact us at 828-456-1990 or please visit our website.

Cindy's Canine Companions Dog Grooming Classes - PA

Thank you for your interest in Cindy's Canine Companions pet grooming program. Cindy's Canine Companions offers you a opportunity to learn pet grooming skills that will prepare you for a career in the pet grooming industry. The personalized one to one instructions you will receive at Cindy's Canine Companions is unique and offers you hands on approach at developing the essential skills required for professional pet grooming. Your experience will prepare you to choose from different areas of the pet grooming industry such as grooming in pet shops, kennels, veterinarian clinic, mobile grooming and much more. I also offer customized schedules and try to meet the needs of the committed adult. For more information please don't hesitate to call 717-933-1333 or click here to visit our website.

Hacienda La Puente Grooming School - CA

Located in Southern California. Established since 1968. Low cost certificate program 350 to 1,000 hours to complete. Open enrollment. Complete Grooming curriculum including daily hands on training. Donna Owens has been a professional groomer for over 27 years, a national and international award-winning groomer, creative stylist, including GroomTeam USA Gold Medalist. Donna Owens provides unique student centered learning opportunities and support services that enable individuals to achieve their goals! Please visit our website.

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