Welcome to Southwest Grooming Academy
Offering both professional grooming courses and pet grooming training for pet parents at the Southwest Grooming Academy.
Professional Certification
At Southwest Grooming Academy, we offer an 8-week certification course in grooming courses where you will gain essential pet grooming training. You'll learn everything you need to know about this lucrative career, including all breed cuts, grooming techniques, and how to run a successful business, among other valuable skills.
Pet Parent Classes and Workshops
Have you ever wanted to learn how to groom your dog like a professional? At Southwest Grooming Academy, we offer grooming courses that will teach you just that! You can choose from individual pet grooming training sessions or participate in group workshops!
Meet the instructor
With over 30 years of professional grooming experience, Becky Bliss has dedicated her career to helping pets look and feel their best while mentoring the next generation of grooming professionals through comprehensive grooming courses. A proud Arizona native, Becky has spent decades honing her skills in breed-specific styling, pet safety, creative grooming techniques, salon operations, customer service, and pet handling. Throughout her career, she has worked with a wide variety of breeds, coat types, and grooming styles, earning a reputation for quality workmanship, patience, and a genuine passion for the pet grooming training profession. As the founder and lead instructor of Southwest Grooming Academy, Becky is committed to equipping students with hands-on, real-world training that prepares them for successful careers in the pet grooming industry. Her teaching philosophy blends technical skill development with essential business, communication, and animal care knowledge needed to thrive as a professional groomer. Whether working with aspiring groomers or pet parents looking to enhance their home grooming skills, Becky believes that education, compassion, and confidence are the cornerstones of every successful grooming experience. When she’s not teaching or grooming, Becky enjoys spending time with animals, supporting the local pet community, and sharing her passion for the grooming profession throughout Arizona. 'My goal is to help every student develop the skills, confidence, and professionalism necessary to build a rewarding career, positively impacting the lives of pets and their families.'