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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.

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.

The Paragon School of Pet Grooming is dedicated to providing the best professional learning programs for people interested in the exciting and growing field of professional pet grooming. Melissa Verplank, one of the pet industries leading authorities, brings her wealth of knowledge and experience in grooming, judging and teaching to this new and exciting program. Her commitment and passion is to help you become the best pet professional that you can be! Melissa has taken her knowledge and experience as owner of one of the finest pet grooming academies in the country and developed the best curriculum available of educational tools and information on the latest styling trends and techniques in the pet industry. Visit our website for more information including our distance learning programs alternative to attending in Michigan.

Nash Academy of Animal Arts - Kentucky

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.

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.

Groomadog - On-site School and Professional Correspondence Course

Did you know Groomadog Academy offers more than a professional home study course? We also have an onsite school in Ridgeway, South Carolina. Please visit our website.

Start a new career today in the exciting world of dog grooming. Do what you always wanted to do and enjoy a rewarding career working with dogs. Jenny Aurora, former director of a prestigious dog grooming school in Manhattan, now in her fifth year as owner and director CT School of Dog Grooming in her home town of North Haven. Get started and learn to groom! Ask us about our student assistance programs. Please visit our website.

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 (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.

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.

The HipDog School of Grooming Arts offers a unique cutting edge curriculum and philosophy for those interested in a career as a professional canine artist/stylist. We feel grooming is a form of art! (The medium we work in is dog hair). Anyone can give a dog a haircut but it takes an artistic eye, a creative spirit and full understanding of why you learn to groom the correct way the first time to produce the superior level of expertise our students enter the profession with.

HipDog offers pet and show dog grooming instructions, breed specific classes that others may attend as a continuing education course each Tuesday afternoon at 1:00 in a relaxed atmosphere. We limit classes to no more than 3 students currently as we truly do not subscribe to the cattle call type schools that see students as money and cram 6 - 12 students in at a time. We do not believe that more is better when learning the fine art of daily grooming with competition level results.

Precision "finish" grooming techniques on every dog, safe manipulation of the dogs body to prevent struggle and stress for the dog (and groomer) as well as dog psychology all work together to produce excellent professional groomers who will improve the industry by setting the standard as graduates of The HipDog School of Grooming Arts!

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Amber has over 15 years grooming experience, including 5 years training professional groomers. Her knowledge of breed cuts is second to none. Amber's scissoring ability has impressed many show groomers and they encouraged her to compete.

Amber has the knowledge and ability to not only train her students in the art of scissoring, but also with business planning for those destined to open their own business, shop or mobile.

Amber's Academy of Pet Styling offers placement services for graduates. Going mobile? We can customize your own mobile salon along with financing and include your tuition at the same time.

We encourage you to check other schools and visit our facility. Amber's uses the latest tools and equipment including all stainless steel tubs, hydraulic and electric tables, bathing systems and clipper vacs. We're sure you will see the difference for yourself and come to realize that Amber's is undoubtedly the best for your career objectives.

Cat grooming? We are one of the few schools in the area that teaches you not only how to bathe cats, but also to style them with shavedowns, lion cuts and use clipper vac techniques. You will feel confident when your first cat client arrives. Please visit our web site for more information.

At American Grooming Academy we are educating the future leaders of the Pet Care Industry! Our mission is to offer training and career development for those individuals who desire a career as a professional in the Pet Care Industry. Additionally, for current professionals aspiring to advance their career we offer continual education to refine their skills. American Grooming Academy offers what few other schools can: instructors with both private sector and corporate management experience in the grooming salon, mobile grooming and animal behavior business. Our instructors are driven by their passion for teaching, their experience in the real working world and the insight gained from their personal drive to learn and perfect their craft. Whether your aim is to be the business owner of a grooming salon, mobile grooming business or wish to pursue a career in management, the Team at American Grooming Academy has the knowledge and experience to guide you in reaching your goals. American Grooming Academy we will provide you the education and hands-on training you will need to begin a new career or continual your pursuit in your career development. Career Training for Life! Please visit our web site for more information.

Academy of Animal Arts (FL)

Job opportunities for dog groomer's include: working in a grooming salon, pet shops, kennel and veterinary offices. A career in dog grooming is also beneficial to those of you who desire to work their own hours or plan to open a business in the future - to be in control of your future. In an increasingly growing industry such as dog grooming, your education is first and foremost. A complete education in the grooming field will allow you to earn a higher salary. Our emphasis is educating you to handle all breeds in all situations. In just 16 weeks learn everything you need to know about All Breed Grooming and successful salon operations, rare breeds, breeding better dogs, segments on Show grooming included. Also included, spend a day with our Veterinarian, Canine Masseuse, AKC judges and Veterinary Technicians. A program that takes you beyond grooming to a complete education in canines, and cats too! With nearly 3 decades of experience in this industry we have devised a program that has proven to be effective. All levels of dog grooming training from Basic to Advanced. Academy of Animal Arts, Inc. has what you need to become a success, offering you...a program beyond grooming. Financial Assistance to include but not limited to, Vocational Rehabilitation Veteran of Foreign War. We are a private vocational school Licensed by the Commission for Independent Education #2118 Tallahassee Florida. Please visit our web site for more information.

Texas Allbreed Grooming School

Texas Allbreed Grooming School is centrally located in South Arlington, Texas between Dallas and Fort Worth. Arlington is a growing city of 365,000 residents and 10,000 businesses. It is the State's seventh largest city and ranks 46 in the country. This charming city contains all the social amenities of entertainment, restaurants, theaters, and comfortable housing. It is the home of Six Flags, the Dallas Cowboys, and the Texas Rangers.

We are located in an open area with easy access from Interstate 20. The school contains ample space for classroom work. A break room is provided with a refrigerator and microwave for lunches and study. This is a non-smoking business. There is a cage room for dogs to be kept. A separate tub room for bathing equipped with dryers to brush and fluff dry each pet. Each student has an individual grooming table and equipment stand for their own personal use. Each student is responsible for the sharpening of their own tools and care of equipment.
Texas Allbreed Grooming School is a member of the Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce, The National Federation of Independent Businesses, the National Dog Grooming Association, and the International Society for Canine Cosmetology. Before deciding on a pet stylist career, each student must have unlimited patience and love for animals, be willing and able to work long and strenuous days, be in good health, and be able to accept criticism and learn from it. Pet grooming can be a respectable, rewarding and enjoyable career.

Licenses & Approvals
Texas Allbreed Grooming School is approved and regulated by the Texas Workforce Commission, Career Schools and Colleges, 101 East 15th Street, Austin, Texas 78778-0001  

Please visit our web site for more information.

Golden Paws Dog Grooming School - California (Palm Springs Area)

The mission of Golden Paws Pet Styling Academy is to equip students with a strong foundation of styling skills creating customer satisfaction, and to enable them for a successful career in the pet styling profession. Students enter an environment of professionalism and high expectations. They learn the necessary job skills to develop a solid foundation on which to base their careers. Graduates are prepared to enter the job market as pet stylists in grooming salons, veterinary clinics, mobile grooming, pet resorts, kennels, humane societies, rescue shelters, or even open their own businesses. Our school has a proprietary license to teach the "Golden Paws Method", a step-by-step instructional program with 35 years of proven success. This fast track comprehensive program was designed for the student to learn all of the basic grooming skills with an emphasis on fine finishing skills, and to apply them to AKC breed designs or individual customer requests. The objective of the Professional Dog Styling Program is to develop and harness the full range of the students talents and contribute to their overall development. This curriculum was designed to help students reach their full artistic potential with to develop quality skills. If you love pets and want to make working with them your life career, then give us a call. Together we can make it happen! Click here to visit our website.

O.C. Academy of Pet Styling - California (Orange County)

The mission of O.C. Academy of Pet Styling is to equip students with a strong foundation of styling skills creating customer satisfaction, and to enable them for a successful career in the pet styling profession. Students enter an environment of professionalism and high expectations. They learn the necessary job skills to develop a solid foundation on which to base their careers. Graduates are prepared to enter the job market as pet stylists in grooming salons, veterinary clinics, mobile grooming, pet resorts, kennels, humane societies, rescue shelters, or even open their own businesses. Our school has a proprietary license to teach the "Golden Paws Method", a step-by-step instructional program with 35 years of proven success. This fast track comprehensive program was designed for the student to learn all of the basic grooming skills with an emphasis on fine finishing skills, and to apply them to AKC breed designs or individual customer requests. The objective of the Professional Dog Styling Program is to develop and harness the full range of the students talents and contribute to their overall development. This curriculum was designed to help students reach their full artistic potential with to develop quality skills. If you love pets and want to make working with them your life career, then give us a call. Together we can make it happen! Click here to visit our website.

Golden Paws School of Dog Styling - Texas (Houston)

The mission of Golden Paws School of Dog Styling is to equip students with a strong foundation of styling skills creating customer satisfaction, and to enable them for a successful career in the pet styling profession. Students enter an environment of professionalism and high expectations. They learn the necessary job skills to develop a solid foundation on which to base their careers. Graduates are prepared to enter the job market as pet stylists in grooming salons, veterinary clinics, mobile grooming, pet resorts, kennels, humane societies, rescue shelters, or even open their own businesses. Our school has a proprietary license to teach the "Golden Paws Method", a step-by-step instructional program with 35 years of proven success. This fast track comprehensive program was designed for the student to learn all of the basic grooming skills with an emphasis on fine finishing skills, and to apply them to AKC breed designs or individual customer requests. The objective of the Professional Dog Styling Program is to develop and harness the full range of the students talents and contribute to their overall development. This curriculum was designed to help students reach their full artistic potential with to develop quality skills. If you love pets and want to make working with them your life career, then give us a call. Together we can make it happen! Click here to visit our website.

Golden Paws Pet Styling Academy - Wisconsin

The mission of Golden Paws Pet Styling Academy is to equip students with a strong foundation of styling skills that will create customer satisfaction, thereby enabling them to have a successful career in the pet styling profession. The student will enter an environment of professionalism and high expectations and will learn the necessary job skills that will develop this strong foundation. This will allow the graduate to enter the job market as a pet stylist in grooming salons, veterinary clinics, mobile grooming, pet resorts, kennels, humane societies, rescue shelters, or even open their own business. Our school has a proprietary license to teach using the "Golden Paws Method", a step-by-step instructional program with 35 years of proven success. This fast track comprehensive program is designed for the student to learn all of the basic grooming skills with an emphasis on the fine finishing skills, and than apply them to AKC breed designs or individual customer requests. The objective of the Professional Dog Styling Program is to develop and harness the full range of the student talents and contribute to their overall development. This curriculum is designed to help students reach their full artistic potential, and to assist the student in developing quality skills. If you love pets and want to make working with them your life career, than give us a call. Together we can make it happen! Please call Denise Wiedemeier at 715-732-6176. Click here to visit our website.

The Dapper Dawg School of Professional Dog Grooming - Massachusetts

The mission of The Dapper Dawg School of Professional Dog Grooming is to equip students with a strong foundation of styling skills creating customer satisfaction, and to enable them for a successful career in the pet styling profession. Students enter an environment of professionalism and high expectations. They learn the necessary job skills to develop a solid foundation on which to base their careers. Graduates are prepared to enter the job market as pet stylists in grooming salons, veterinary clinics, mobile grooming, pet resorts, kennels, humane societies, rescue shelters, or even open their own businesses. Our school has a proprietary license to teach the "Golden Paws Method", a step-by-step instructional program with 35 years of proven success. This fast track comprehensive program was designed for the student to learn all of the basic grooming skills with an emphasis on fine finishing skills, and to apply them to AKC breed designs or individual customer requests. The objective of the Professional Dog Styling Program is to develop and harness the full range of the students talents and contribute to their overall development. This curriculum was designed to help students reach their full artistic potential with to develop quality skills. If you love pets and want to make working with them your life career, then give us a call. Together we can make it happen! Click here to visit our website.

Just Four Paws Academy of Pet Styling - Pennsylvania

The mission of Just Four Paws Academy of Pet Styling is to equip students with a strong foundation of styling skills creating customer satisfaction, and to enable them for a successful career in the pet styling profession. Students enter an environment of professionalism and high expectations. They learn the necessary job skills to develop a solid foundation on which to base their careers. Graduates are prepared to enter the job market as pet stylists in grooming salons, veterinary clinics, mobile grooming, pet resorts, kennels, humane societies, rescue shelters, or even open their own businesses. Our school has a proprietary license to teach the "Golden Paws Method", a step-by-step instructional program with 35 years of proven success. This fast track comprehensive program was designed for the student to learn all of the basic grooming skills with an emphasis on fine finishing skills, and to apply them to AKC breed designs or individual customer requests. The objective of the Professional Dog Styling Program is to develop and harness the full range of the students talents and contribute to their overall development. This curriculum was designed to help students reach their full artistic potential with to develop quality skills. If you love pets and want to make working with them your life career, then give us a call. Together we can make it happen! Click here to visit our website.

Golden Paws Pet Styling Academy - Pittsburgh, PA

If you love animals and you have a flair for creativity, a career in pet grooming is for you! At Golden Paws Pet Styling Academy, Pittsburgh PA, you can train to begin an exciting and rewarding career in grooming in a little over 8 weeks. Whether your dream is to work independently or in an established salon, Golden Paws Pet Styling Academy can assist you to reach your goal. The Golden Paws curriculum and instructor are approved by the Pennsylvania Department of Education. We offer individual instruction and a “hands on” approach to grooming. We are unique in that we are embedded in The Pet Salon so you will gain experience in grooming a diverse range of dog breeds that differentiates us from other grooming schools. Please call Michael Lisk to schedule a tour by calling 412-279-9383 or click here to visit our web site.

Golden Paws Pet Styling Academy - Kentucky

The mission of Golden Paws Pet Styling Academy is to equip students with a strong foundation of styling skills that will create customer satisfaction, thereby enabling them to have a successful career in the pet styling profession. The student will enter an environment of professionalism and high expectations and will learn the necessary job skills that will develop this strong foundation. This will allow the graduate to enter the job market as a pet stylist in grooming salons, veterinary clinics, mobile grooming, pet resorts, kennels, humane societies, rescue shelters, or even open their own business. Our school has a proprietary license to teach using the "Golden Paws Method", a step-by-step instructional program with 35 years of proven success. This fast track comprehensive program is designed for the student to learn all of the basic grooming skills with an emphasis on the fine finishing skills, and than apply them to AKC breed designs or individual customer requests. The objective of the Professional Dog Styling Program is to develop and harness the full range of the student talents and contribute to their overall development. This curriculum is designed to help students reach their full artistic potential, and to assist the student in developing quality skills. If you love pets and want to make working with them your life career, than give us a call. Together we can make it happen! Please call Virginia Day at 859-228-0634 or visit my website. Click here to visit our website.

Golden Paws Pet Styling Academy - Indiana

The mission of Golden Paws Pet Styling Academy is to equip students with a strong foundation of styling skills that will create customer satisfaction, thereby enabling them to have a successful career in the pet styling profession. The student will enter an environment of professionalism and high expectations and will learn the necessary job skills that will develop this strong foundation. This will allow the graduate to enter the job market as a pet stylist in grooming salons, veterinary clinics, mobile grooming, pet resorts, kennels, humane societies, rescue shelters, or even open their own business. Our school has a proprietary license to teach using the "Golden Paws Method", a step-by-step instructional program with 35 years of proven success. This fast track comprehensive program is designed for the student to learn all of the basic grooming skills with an emphasis on the fine finishing skills, and than apply them to AKC breed designs or individual customer requests. The objective of the Professional Dog Styling Program is to develop and harness the full range of the student’s talents and contribute to their overall development. This curriculum is designed to help students reach their full artistic potential, and to assist the student in developing quality skills. If you love pets and want to make working with them your life career, than give us a call. Together we can make it happen! Click here to visit our website.

Golden Paws Pet Styling Academy - New York

The mission of Golden Paws Pet Styling Academy is to equip students with a strong foundation of styling skills that will create customer satisfaction, thereby enabling them to have a successful career in the pet styling profession. The student will enter an environment of professionalism and high expectations and will learn the necessary job skills that will develop this strong foundation. This will allow the graduate to enter the job market as a pet stylist in grooming salons, veterinary clinics, mobile grooming, pet resorts, kennels, humane societies, rescue shelters, or even open their own business. Our school has a proprietary license to teach using the "Golden Paws Method", a step-by-step instructional program with 40 years of proven success. This fast-track, comprehensive program is designed for the student to learn all of the basic grooming skills with an emphasis on the fine finishing skills, and than apply them to AKC breed designs or individual customer requests. The objective of the Professional Dog Styling Program is to develop and harness the full range of the student’s talents and contribute to their overall development. This curriculum is designed to help students reach their full artistic potential, and to assist the student in developing quality skills. If you love pets and want to make working with them your life career, than give us a call. Together we can make it happen! Click here to visit our website.

Golden Paws Pet Styling Academy - Chicago, IL

The mission of Golden Paws Pet Styling Academy is to equip students with a strong foundation of styling skills that will create customer satisfaction, thereby enabling them to have a successful career in the pet styling profession. The student will enter an environment of professionalism and high expectations and will learn the necessary job skills that will develop this strong foundation. This will allow the graduate to enter the job market as a pet stylist in grooming salons, veterinary clinics, mobile grooming, pet resorts, kennels, humane societies, rescue shelters, or even open their own business. Our school has a proprietary license to teach using the "Golden Paws Method", a step-by-step instructional program with 40 years of proven success. This fast track comprehensive program is designed for the student to learn all of the basic grooming skills with an emphasis on the fine finishing skills, and than apply them to AKC breed designs or individual customer requests. The objective of the Professional Dog Styling Program is to develop and harness the full range of the student’s talents and contribute to their overall development. This curriculum is designed to help students reach their full artistic potential, and to assist the student in developing quality skills. If you love pets and want to make working with them your life career, than give us a call. Together we can make it happen! Click here to visit our website or call 773-775-1040.