Looking for a new career?
Completing the accelerated program at Distinctive Dogs Academy will give you the education and experience to start or change careers. Being a professional groomer can be both rewarding a profitable. Once you complete our program, you will be eligible to work for large corporations or small, private salons. Our program is perfect for the person who wants to start a career but does not want to invest years into the traditional college education. Plus, when you gradate from Distinctive Dogs Academy, you will already have plenty of hours under your belt!
Looking for a new business?
If you are seeking a satisfying trade in which to start your own business, being a professional dog groomer is the launching pad to opening your own salon. Being a small business owner provides you the opportunity to set your own hours, control business operations, and possibly franchise! Our curriculum will demystify the basics of what you need to know in order to own and operate a salon. These basics include marketing, licensing, insurance, client relations, shop organization, simple record keeping, and suppliers. You will learn this in addition to how to be a professional groomer.
Are you an international student?

Many countries have a large pet industry but may not have the businesses to service this industry. If your community does not have professional pet groomer services available, this may be a vital opportunity you do not want to pass up. By coming to America to study, you will learn the techniques we use every day in our country to both be a professional groomer and to run your own salon. This school is authorized under Federal law to enroll nonimmigrant alien students. Please see the courses we offer below and feel free to contact us with any questions!
| Base Curriculum | |
|---|---|
| Introduction to Pet Grooming and Shop Safety | 20 hours |
| Introduction to Dogs | 16 hours |
| The Pet Grooming Business | 48 hours |
| Introduction to Cat Grooming | 13 hours |
| Nutritional and Holistic Approach to grooming and Pet Care | 16 hours |
| Basic Anatomy and Health Care | 20 hours |
| Hands on Grooming | 97 hours |
| American Red Cross Dog and Cat CPR and First Aid | 20 hours |




