If you live in the Pacific Region of the US then you can consider one of these Pet Grooming Schools to learn the art of grooming dogs. Each school usually maintains a website that can give up-to-date information about their offerings.
Note: Please check with each School to get updated details on their courses as prices, duration and other aspects can change at the discretion of the schools concerned.
American Grooming Academy – Temecula, California
- Course: Bather Brusher
- Type of course: Face to face
- Duration: 120 hours
- Cost: $3099 (subject to change)
- Certificate awarded? Yes
- Approved? Yes
- Course: Professional Pet Styling
- Type of course: Face to face
- Duration: 320 hours
- Cost: $6999
- Certificate awarded? Yes
- Approved? Yes
- Course: Professional Advance Pet Styling
- Type of course: Face to face
- Duration: 480 hours
- Cost: $7999
- Certificate awarded? Yes
- Approved? Yes
John Paul Pet School in San Juan Capistrano, California
- Course: Dog Groomer
- Type of course: Face to face
- Duration: 600 hours
- Cost: $2499
- Certificate awarded
- Approved? Yes
- Students do not have to buy a toolkit because all tools are provided by the school
O.C Academy of Pet Styling in Fullerton, California
- Course: Basic Grooming
- Courses offered: Basic grooming course
- Type of course: Face to face
- Duration: 300 hours (8 week full time program)
- Cost: $6500
- Certificate of completion awarded
- Approved? Yes
Under One Woof Groomer Training Program in Alameda, California
- Course: Professional Pet Grooming
- Type of course: Face to face
- Duration: 3 months full time
- Cost: $2500
- Certificate awarded upon completion
- Approved? Yes
- Students who complete the course can be deemed eligible for employment at Under One Woof
You can find more information and any updates with respect to course changes on the Academy’s website.

The All Breed Dog Grooming Guide
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