Have you ever wanted to learn dog grooming techniques to care for your furry friend like a professional? I am offering grooming classes to teach you just that! Whether you want to keep your dog tidy between grooms or enjoy the rewarding experience of grooming your dog yourself, I have pet parent workshops suitable for all skill levels. Feel free to call or text for more information or to set up a class!

Start your puppy off with a fun and rewarding professional grooming class. In these grooming classes, your puppy will get accustomed to a grooming routine in a quiet, calm environment. In this class, we will cover essential dog grooming techniques, including:
- First bath
- Nail trimming
- Ear cleaning
- Brushing basics
- Simple haircutting
- Desensitization techniques
Cost: $150. This class is a great introduction for pet parents looking to develop their grooming skills through engaging pet parent workshops.

In this grooming class, you will learn essential dog grooming techniques specifically for deshedding and washing your double coated breeds. The workshop will cover important topics such as:
- Deshedding tools
- How to properly wash and force dry
- Brushing routines
- Ear and teeth cleaning
- Nail trimming and grinding
- Seasonal coat management
The cost for this pet parent workshop is $200.

In this complete class, you will learn essential dog grooming techniques from start to finish, just like a professional. You'll use clippers, scissors, and all necessary tools to perform a full groom. This is an extremely rewarding experience for both you and your dog! You'll leave with a basic scissor and brush kit. In these grooming classes, you will cover topics such as:
- Grooming tools and how to use them
- How often your dog should be groomed
- Preventing mats and tangles
- Skin and coat health basics
- How to properly give your dog a haircut
- Bathing and blow drying techniques
- Trimming nails and using the dremel
This is a hands-on workshop where I provide everything for you to use; you just need to bring your dog!
Cost: $375

In this grooming class, pet parents will learn essential dog grooming techniques for safely and calmly trimming and grinding their dog's nails. Bring your dog and discover: Nail anatomy, trimming techniques, Dremel use, and quicking prevention. Cost is $75.
Please reach us at southwestgroomingacademy@gmail.com if you cannot find an answer to your question.
Our Pet Parent Grooming Classes are designed for dog owners who want to confidently groom and maintain their own pets at home. No previous grooming experience is required!
Yes! You’ll learn on your own dog with guidance from an experienced professional groomer. This hands-on approach helps you build confidence while working with your pet.
Basic tools are provided during class. If you already own grooming equipment, you’re welcome to bring it so we can show you how to use it properly.
Most workshops range from 2 to 6 hours, depending on the class level and curriculum.
Your dog should be generally healthy, comfortable being handled, and up to date on vaccinations. Dogs that display severe aggression or extreme anxiety may not be suitable for a group class.
Absolutely! Starting grooming education early helps puppies become comfortable with the grooming process and creates positive lifelong habits.
Yes! These are hands-on classes where you’ll perform the grooming yourself while receiving one-on-one instruction and coaching.
We keep our class sizes small so every participant receives plenty of individual attention and hands-on instruction.
That’s perfectly normal! We teach gentle, low-stress handling techniques and work at your dog’s pace whenever possible.
Yes!! Many pet owners find that learning basic grooming and maintenance helps reduce grooming costs while keeping their pets cleaner and more comfortable between professional appointments saving hundreds of dollars a year.
That’s exciting! Southwest Grooming Academy also offers professional grooming certification programs. We’d love to help you turn your passion into a career.
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