Welcome to Southwest Grooming Academy

Professional Grooming Certification Course
8-Week Hands-On Career Training Program

Turn your passion for pets into a rewarding career with our Professional Grooming Certification Course. This intensive 8-week hands-on program is designed for aspiring groomers who want real-world experience, professional skills, and the confidence to begin a career in the pet grooming industry.

Unlike online-only programs, students work directly with live dogs throughout the course, gaining practical experience under the guidance of an experienced professional groomer. From the fundamentals of pet care and safety to advanced styling techniques, students learn every aspect of the grooming profession in a supportive, small-class environment.

What You’ll Learn

• Canine anatomy and coat types
• Grooming tools and equipment
• Safe pet handling and restraint techniques
• Bathing and drying procedures
• Nail trimming and grinding
• Ear cleaning and hygiene practices
• Brush-outs and de-shedding treatments
• Clipper work and blade selection
• Scissoring and finishing techniques
• Breed-specific styling fundamentals
• Doodle and pet trim techniques
• Client communication and consultations
• Salon safety and sanitation
• Time management and workflow
• Professional grooming business basics

Hands-On Experience

Students will gain valuable experience working with a variety of breeds, coat types, temperaments, and grooming needs. Each participant will complete numerous supervised grooms while building the confidence and skills needed to work in a salon environment.

Career Preparation

In addition to technical grooming skills, students will learn about:

• Building client relationships
• Professional ethics
• Grooming career opportunities
• Salon operations
• Pricing and scheduling
• Starting or growing a grooming business

Certification

Upon successful completion of the program, students will receive a Professional Grooming Certification Certificate recognizing their training and hands-on experience.

Who Should Enroll?

• Individuals interested in becoming professional pet groomers
• Pet industry professionals seeking to expand their skills
• Pet owners interested in advanced grooming education
• Entrepreneurs considering opening a grooming business

Small Class Sizes

We keep our classes small to ensure personalized instruction, individual coaching, and maximum hands-on learning opportunities.

Learn. Practice. Build Confidence. Start Your Grooming Career.

The cost for the 8 week program is $6,000. Classes start every 8 weeks. 

Complete tool and supply bundle includes cordless clippers, all the blades needed, curved scissors, straight scissors, two sizes of thinning shears, combs, all the necessary brushes, grooming loops, smock, etc. $1,000 for the complete bundle.