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.

Dapper Dawg School of Professional Dog Grooming Massachusetts	Golden Paws School of Dog Styling Texas (Houston)
Just Four Paws Academy of Pet Styling Pennsylvania	Mission Ridge Academy of Pet Styling Washington State
O.C. Academy of Pet Styling California (Orange County)	Golden Paws Pet Styling Academy California (Palm Springs Area)
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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.

Not only does Jodi Murphy produce mobile grooming DVD's but her Instructional Series includes DVD titles to help every groomer become the best groomer they can be. Here are some of the available titles and new ones are being added regularly:

Jodi Murphy is a Master Pet Stylist and National Grooming Consultant for the Andis Clipper company. She is a multiple Best In Show and Best All Around competitor and past member of Groom Team USA for four years finishing in the top four placements on the team. Jodi was an International medalist winning a gold and bronze medal in Barcelona, Spain in 2004 and a gold medal in Milan, Italy in 2007 competing among 13 countries of world renown groomers. In 2005 and 2006 she was awarded Best American Groomer. Even more impressive Jodi has been a successful mobile groomer since 1997. She has bought and sold multiple vans over the years and established 3 businesses in 3 completely differently areas of the United States. With her success she quickly became a well-known and respected speaker in the pet grooming industry and her Mobile Grooming Success seminars have been presented all over the country. Now you can own on 2 DVD's all of the same valuable information from her Mobile Grooming Success seminars. Mobile Grooming Part I covers the business end and Mobile Grooming Part II covers a day in the spa. To learn more about this extraordinary opportunity click here.

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 - 2 Locations

Since it's inception in 1979, The Nash Academy has taken pride in being an innovator in Dog Grooming and Styling Education. We offer online and onsite training programs. Come see the Nash Academy difference. Please visit our website for more information.

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.

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.

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.

LaBest Academy of Animal Arts

La Best Inc., as professionals in the pet styling lindustry, has learned the value of quality education. At LaBest, our ISCC approved programs are dedicated to maintaining the highest industry standards and providing educational and career opportunities. We strive to provide the most progressive, well-equipped and up-to-date learning environment. LaBest Academy has internationally recognized, top ranked instructors that are well-versed in the theories and teachings of the ISCC. Our ISCC approved programs are designed to assure your success. LaBest Academy of Animal Arts occupies a space with LaBest, Inc. one of the largest pet styling facilities in the St. Louis Metro area. Our facility is designed for personalized attention and can accommodate almost any student's needs.

The programs are available are the ISCC Petcare Derma Tech Specialist, ISCC Apprentice Pet Stylist and Advanced Pet Styling seminars. The ISCC Petcare Derma Tech Specialist Program covers the preparation, bathing, drying, and topical conditioning of canine and feline skin and coat.

The ISCC Apprentice Pet Styling Program teaches the same subjects covered in the Petcare Derma Tech Specialist Program as well as the mechanics and art of pet styling and is a preparatory course to the Master Pet Stylist certification.

The Advanced Pet Styling seminar is a continuing education program for the Professional Pet Stylist wishing to keep abreast of the latest industry trends, techniques and innovations for individuals preparing for ISCC Certification or the competition ring.

Please visit our web site for more information.

HipDog School of Grooming Arts (TX)

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!

Please visit our web site 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.

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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