Educational Objective
The objective of our Grooming Division is to create an environment that is conducive to learning the art of professional pet grooming. Through use of a balanced mixture of hands on training, lecture and practical experience students will have the opportunity to gain the skill and confidence to become successful pet stylists.

In addition to providing students with a structured, balanced curriculum, it is the goal of the Grooming Division to instill in their students the motivation to continue their education and to keep abreast of new developments in the industry. Workshops, advanced educational seminars and certification programs that emphasize better education and higher standards can only enhance their professionalism as well as that of the industry as a whole.

Bather / Brusher Course ( 14 Classes – 105 Contact Hours)
Students enrolled in the Bather / Brusher Course will receive extensive instruction in order to acquire the basic skills needed to become proficient at bathing and brushing all types of dogs and cats.

Basic Grooming Course ( 40 Classes + 6 externships – 348 Contact Hours)
Students enrolled in the Basic Grooming Course will receive instruction in the rudimentary skills of bathing and brushing the various coat types found in all breeds of dogs and cats. Students will also learn puppy cuts, kennel cuts and breed specific cuts. In addition, they will acquire the knowledge necessary to trim the most common breeds of dogs (as well as basic styles for mixed breeds), learn Dog Behavior, Anatomy, Skin and Coat Care and become certified in dog and cat CPR. Upon graduation, they will have the skill and knowledge needed to succeed as an entry-level pet stylist. For those students interested in learning cat grooming, we will also cover this instruction in the course.

Advanced Grooming Course ( 18 Classes – 135 Contact Hours)
Requirements for this course include completion of an approved Basic Grooming Course, normally one-year on the job grooming experience and a practical applications test. The course consists of advanced scissoring techniques and styling of the less common breeds of dogs. Various aspects of shop management or ownership will also be covered.