Dog Grooming School in Ocoee, Florida
Welcome to Woof Gang® Academy of Grooming
Our dog grooming school in Florida is open and enrolling students in our 300 hr or 600 hr grooming programs, as well as continuing education Master Classes.
- Flexible
Full-time and Part-time classes available
- Hands-on
Get more floor time to practice real-world skills
- Skilled
Instruction from Nationally Certified Master Groomer
- Modern
Learn at our campus with state-of-the-art facilities
Our Dog Grooming School Programs
Our Florida pet groomer school programs are taught by true professionals that can help you bring your grooming aspirations to life!
Pro Groomer Program
300 Hours
Students learn all the essentials to become a dog
groomer and quickly begin a paid career at a grooming facility.
Pet Stylist Program
600 Hours
Students learn everything from the 300 hour program, plus the skills needed to work in salons, vet offices, and mobile grooming businesses.
Continuing Education
6 Hour Classes
Graduates or working groomers can take Master classes to perfect and advance grooming skills in innovative classes.
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What Our Clients Say About Woof Gang® Academy of Grooming
Customer Testimonials
Couldn’t love this place more! They do an amazing job every single time we bring our dog in, and he is always so happy when I pick him up. You can tell everyone here loves our animals and takes nothing but the best care of them. Duck and I both give Woof Gang 5 stars ✨
Lindsey Morelli
15:02 07 Mar 23
Judy Miller
00:24 15 Feb 23
Got my fur babies groomed here today, they look adorable. And exactly what I wanted. Close groom with cute puppy faces. Price is right. Highly recommend.
Bo Timme
00:12 14 Feb 23
We brought our 2 golden doodle retrievers to this school for grooming by their students. The instructors and students were all caring and professional. They did a fantastic job at a great price. They were better than some of the previous groomers we've tried. We will be going back . Try them. These students are learning onhands by qualified teachers who make sure your pets are safe and attractive after their visit to this quality grooming school.
Elizabeth Kasper
21:29 30 Jan 23
Gabriel Ruiz Vicent
16:30 25 Jan 23
So very thankful for the Woof Gang Academy instructors for help with a much-needed grooming for one of my customers 12-year-old Bichon, cranky old man 😜🐾 Teddy 🐾Lindsay and Veronica, I very much appreciated your kindness, patience, and hard work with grooming Teddy 🙏🏼 🫶🐾🐾
Stacy A. (Blessed Bichons)
15:13 16 Jan 23
Awesome experience even dealing with my Schnauzer!
Christopher Seidl
22:33 06 Jan 23
The best grooming school ever and everyone is very nice patient and cares about the right way of taking care and grooming of the animals that come in!!
Sarah Palmer
23:08 05 Jan 23
Highly recommend. They offered suggestions based on what I was looking for; First time clients get a discount; and my two dogs ended up looking so fancy and beautiful! Thank you Woof Gang!
Jen W
20:19 05 Jan 23
WoofGang Academy does the best job on my dogs. At market price they would be well worth it; with the discount they are a steal!
Phyllis DeNicola
18:33 05 Jan 23
Woofgang Academy always treats dogs and cats with respect and are always willing to go the extra mile to help your pets I recommend going here 100%!!And as a former student whoever is thinking of becoming a groomer this is the perfect school to go to the instructors and other students will always help you to reach at the next level!
Sergio León-Sánchez
23:35 14 Dec 22
S Jones
20:24 08 Dec 22
Fantastic place to have your pet groomed.
nettie j
18:13 04 Dec 22
Great service, my dog looks great 👍🏼
Alejandra Zuniga
13:56 09 Nov 22
I took my two goldendoodles for a full groom. They did an outstanding job! They were engaging, professional and informative. I will definitely be returning😊
Bess Cicerchia
14:55 28 Oct 22
Very courteous, clean and the staff is wonderfulExtremely happy with their servicesWished I known about them sooner!
Zori Padilla
16:07 27 Oct 22
I ABSOLUTELY love Woof Gang Academy!They are amazing with your pets. I have never seen our little Scrappy so happy to be groomed. He struts out with a happy tail wagg looking handsome and ready to go to Mc Donald's for some French fries 🍟 treat!Thanks Woof Gang 🐶
Audrey Barber
15:41 27 Oct 22
In May of 2022 I decided to completely change my career. After 18 years as a truck driver I chose to sell my truck and go to school to become a groomer! There wasn't an overabundance of options for grooming schools in the area and location was the major deciding factor in my choice to attend Woofgang Academy. I came to the school, met Woody (the owner), toured the school and got the registration packet. Initially I decided to take the 300 hour course but as I neared the end of my course time I decided to extend to the 600 hours. Our instructors Marla and Veronica bring many years of diverse experience to the classroom and they are both very creative and offer a veritable plethora of options to give us students the best education possible before we're off on our own in the real world. We're never on our own. They'll always be there for us helping whenever we need!
Sheila Feazell
15:13 27 Oct 22
Very affordable and friendly…
Lee Morris
23:28 24 Oct 22
Great service every time!
Juan C. Suarez
12:26 07 Oct 22
Absolutely loved them and so did my Blaze🐾After 3 different groomers in the area, we found our forever location! Thank you Woof Gang Academy! You will be seeing Blaze again!
Camila Arce
21:07 04 Oct 22
My fur baby was well taken care of and looked adorable after her grooming. They received her with so much love that made me feel very comfortable leaving her in their hands
coral rodriguez
20:48 04 Oct 22
Awesome serviceTook our little Himalayan cat who was three weeks past due east on a haircutThey did a full lion cut and she looks awesomeThanxIan and tania
Ian Riding
23:41 24 Sep 22
Our golden doodle has been going here for quite a while now. She bounces right in when we arrive and seems very happy to see her "friends". They always ask how we liked what was done at the last visit and if there is anything different we want at this grooming. We keep her cost shorter in the summer and longer in the cooler months. Everyone there is very caring for the pets. We are very very happy with the services here!
Debbie Scott
20:47 23 Sep 22
Teresa Lora
11:31 19 Sep 22
Easy to book, quick response and great service. Staff is very helpful and friendly and the studio is very clean and bea! Highly recommend!
Margaret Gay
12:36 30 Aug 22
My dog Elmo has tremendous stress while being groomed and will sometimes bite- groomers in my area will no longer accept him to return. He was left with long nails, and an incomplete groom . At woof gang he looked beautiful where a calm groomer took her time and I couldn't be happier. Very impressed !
Denise Ahrens
17:54 24 Aug 22
BOOK IT! We have two goldendoodles who are NOT a fan of the groomer. We have tried so many places and they both come home just not themselves. We took them both here for the first time a few months ago, and it was PHENOMENAL! Booking the appointment was super easy. The girls met us at the door when we arrived for our appointment, asked us TONS of questions about what we wanted/needed. They were so attentive to us AND the doggos. I have never seen our girls happier than the moment we picked them up -- you could tell that they had been VERY well taken care of, and I know the groomers took their time and let the dogs be dogs. I'm SO thankful for this team for finally giving us a place to call home. We just booked our 2nd appointment and can't wait to see y'all again! Thank you SO much for taking care of our doggos.
Katy Hetherton
18:14 20 Jun 22
Juan Espaillat
22:45 19 Apr 22
Ksenia Durham
20:51 15 Apr 22
Robert Henderson
14:32 08 Apr 22
Thank you for your service! Always very happy with my dog's grooming.
Lorena Mor
21:20 07 Apr 22
Staff was super friendly and my dogs looked great! I will recommend them to everyone!!
Jeff Buchholz
20:06 07 Apr 22
Rosetta Gonzalez
15:51 01 Apr 22
Madeline Martinez
20:25 18 Mar 22
My dog is so cute!!!
Michael Scott
21:48 14 Mar 22
Thank you She is so pretty now
Mayra Soto
21:39 09 Mar 22
BEST GROOMERS EVER! We’ve brought our mini golden doodle here twice now and both times we’ve been blown away. After both appointments, multiple people have commented on his cut stating he has “the best doodle cut” they’ve seen, and it’s definitely the best grooming he’s ever had. In addition to their grooming, their service and care for our pup is also exceptional. From the moment you walk in, you know that you’re going to be leaving your pet in the best care. All of the staff and students have been so warm and personable. They take time to ask questions upon your arrival to ensure all of your pets needs will be met. Franklin has been so calm and content when I come to pick him up, and of course as handsome as ever! We now have a second puppy and cannot wait to bring him in for his first puppy cut! Thank you so much for being so thorough and caring with our fur baby. We’re so thankful we discovered WoofGang Academy of Grooming!
Hannah Jacobs
03:53 03 Mar 22
Very clean, and very welcoming environment. When I brought my pups in, they were scruffy. Thank you so much for making my babes comfortable and cute again!
Jessica Parker
21:03 22 Feb 22
kavida p
20:58 22 Feb 22
This was the second time i have used Woof Gang Academy. It is conveniently located on Rt 50 across from West Oaks Mall. They are very reasonably priced and it is fairly easy to get an appointment. The first time we had an incident with a split nail-my dog chews his nails so it could have been something he did prior but they took full responsibility, did not charge me and offered to pay the vet bill if there was one. Fortunately he didn't need it and healed quickly. This time he voiced his opinion about having his nails done so they were able to cut but not file them. He is a fairly large dog with lots of hair but they finished in less than 2 hours and he looks so handsome. I will use them again and often.
Kathy Quesenberry
00:37 20 Feb 22
My doggies were very happy and looked amazing!! I highly recommend this school and grooming!
Shakima Kalisz
15:52 17 Jan 22
Connie Bohl
12:50 14 Jan 22
Jerry Jara
22:10 13 Jan 22
Denise Serafin
18:30 11 Jan 22
Thank you to Shelley for a great job on our dog, as always. Terrific location. Beautiful spa environment for our babies. Highly recommend!
Fawlty Towers
21:15 14 Dec 21
was the first time in a grooming place for my dog, I love it, he was calm, looks really good and soft. Love it!!!
Iriana Piñero
23:20 07 Dec 21
Everyone is so friendly. They really care about our dog..
Andy Biggs
21:06 01 Dec 21
Cindy Moon
21:51 22 Nov 21
Great place nice job for grooming.
Toni Birkenmaier
16:15 16 Nov 21
I was riding by and seen their sign and decided to try them out, very pleased with the work , I’ve been twice thus far and have already made her third appointment. Keep up the good work guys 😊
Terrie Frazier
23:46 08 Nov 21
Great place and friendly staff.
Lauren Nattboy
15:32 12 Oct 21
The team did a great job on the cut and helping my pup feel comfortable! We will be coming again!
Jessica
22:35 11 Oct 21
They did a great job! Very easy to deal with. I would recommend.
Jen Samkat
21:34 11 Oct 21
First time using the academy and I was highly pleased!
Nia I
17:10 02 Oct 21
Extremely nice and treated Addie great- will go back!
Dawn Hewitt
23:10 01 Oct 21
It s my second time and the team as always did an awesome job . My dog was ugly with a long hair and they transform her. Thank you for all work !!
Alfredo Santos
22:34 27 Sep 21
Yarlye Beausejour
03:26 18 Sep 21
Quick response time, they were able to get us in quickly, grooming was done very well, and everyone we dealt with was courteous and professional. Great experience!
Melanie Harvey
20:58 17 Sep 21
Wonderful caring groomers.
Laurie Tann
17:52 17 Sep 21
I can’t tell you how impressed and thankful I am for Wolfgang Academy of training! Leslie did such a wonderful job taking care of my for baby after he rolled around in the muddy garden 😳 I called in a panic and they got me in the same day… Thank you Beth, Woody and Leslie for taking such great care of your customers! 🐶💗🤗
Billinda Boldt
21:03 14 Sep 21
I brought in my maltipoo foster dog (who desperately needed a good grooming) to Woof Gang and they did a fantastic job! He went from looking like an elderly street dog to a vibrant, royal pup. He seems happier too without all that extra fur. I can’t say enough good things about Wood Gang.
Peter Parker
19:44 10 Sep 21
Was so impressed. Very happy with my two dogs grooming job. They look great and they were happy. Not left in a cage all day like pet smart. Staff was very nice!
Terry Powell
20:28 08 Sep 21
Love getting our Hemley groomed there. Easy to make an appointment and very professional. Thank you and keep up your great work!
Polly Cervantes
15:57 08 Sep 21
I was very impressed with the quality of service I received having my Maltese groomed. And the service is very affordable. My Snowball was happy too. I will use them again and refer my friends.
Shirley Denard
12:58 05 Sep 21
Absolutely these place is the best!!! Don’t doubt to take your fur babies!! Words cannot describe how happy I’m and my baby is so cute !! Thank you soooo much for everything!!!!
Dulce Amador
21:55 25 Aug 21
Wolf Gang Academy of Grooming is the best deal in town! A wonderful groom at a great rate. Hazel loves it!
Jennifer Elzeer
21:02 24 Aug 21
I was visiting my parents before a month long road trip. They squeezed me in. I believe the owner was at the front desk, extremely friendly and professional.When I picked my dog up, I met the groomer. Also extremely friendly and professional.They did a great job with my dog as well. Perfect experience
Robert M
04:03 16 Aug 21
They did such a wonderful for my 2 Shih Tzu's, they came out wonderfully. I was so shocked and impressed at how well my babies turned out. We were away for a few months and my mom just could not keep up with their coats so they were in real need of some tlc. I highly recommend you give this place a chance, less expensive but great work! Thank you guys so much! 🥰
Amanda Soto
18:09 14 Aug 21
shakira agosto
22:23 12 Aug 21
Great customer service however my dogs hair was not cut properly there were places that was not cut evenly but overall I would give them another try.
Sederra Hill
18:15 11 Aug 21
shannel deflorimonte
19:13 03 Aug 21
Did a walk in and was welcomed warmly. Staff kept me informed of the progress and did excellent we
Andy Biggs
17:05 26 Jul 21
Love taking my Baby boy Melo here. (1 yr old CavaPoo) He loves it, as soon as we pull in the plaza he knows. The moment we get out the car he starts running to the door. Total opposite when I took him to other groomers :( He gets pampered and he loves and always comes out looking so cute 🥰
jen Calderon
21:34 23 Jul 21
Very great customer service the best grooming services I have ever experience very affordable they did a great job with a wash and trimming my puppy I loved the look it was worth the visit . !
kerria harris
20:33 14 Jul 21
What an amazing place! Brought in two large Newfoundlands for grooming and the staff was outstanding, caring, attentive to what the dogs needed and did a superb job. Customer service here is definitely 5 stars. The dogs looked so happy and relaxed when I picked them up. You could tell they were very well taken care of. Give my highest recommendation to anyone in need of grooming for their fur baby.
Janice M
05:31 13 Jul 21
I took my 2 year old Golden Retriever, Jax, to get groomed at the Woof Gang Academy of Grooming and it was amazing! Everyone working there is so kind and helpful! I was so impressed with how Jax looked when I picked him up. I will definitely be bringing him back!
Jenny H
01:22 08 Jul 21
Took our 6 month old Cavapoo for her first real grooming today! Staff was courteous and right on time. I explained to them what I wanted and they listened and followed through. My puppy looks so cute now!
Mike Ortega
21:54 07 Jul 21
Great service!
Jessica López
14:16 07 Jul 21
I brought my 12 year old Yorkie to Woof Gang Academy of Grooming based on a recommendation from a friend. My Yorkie had 2 massive seizures during his last grooming appointment and I was so reluctant to put him through the stress of another session. My friend assured me that Manessa had the experience of working with senior dogs and that she would make the grooming session as stress-free as possible.When we arrived, right away I noticed how clean and calm the facility was. There were several dogs there and you could hear the hum of the dryer but it wasn’t anything that frightened my dog. Manessa was so patient as she listened to me and cuddled with my dog to make him feel comfortable. She allowed me to stay close by to watch her work and give my dog some reassurance. We made it through his grooming session, complete with shampoo and blow dry, without a seizure and he looks better than ever! Thank you to the staff at Woof Gang Academy of Grooming for making this a positive experience and showing such compassion to my beloved pet.
Meghan Mannella
13:25 15 Jun 21
My three girls just had their grooming done here for the very first time.😁They look wonderful 😍💕🐾🐾exactly what a Bichon cut should be!Manessa, the other instructors and students did a great job!!Thank you for the opportunity to bring my girls in for a great grooming!!
Stacy
20:53 08 Jun 21
We had a wonderful experience having our small Yorkie groomed here. Staff was friendly and cared for the dog. His cut was perfect and he also had his nails trimmed. I recommend this groomer and will go to them again!
Krista Sommerfeldt
18:06 24 May 21
We have two female Spinoni Italiano. They must be hand stripped to maintain the proper harsh coat. Over the years I have tried so many groomers. Some try to hand strip and do okay, but it’s rare to find someone who can hand strip my girls correctly. Manessa and her team did a PERFECT job on her first try. She is by far the best groomer I have ever used. I would 1000% recommend and encourage anyone looking for a true grooming expert to visit Manessa at Woof gang academy of grooming.
David Pollack
13:37 17 May 21
I brought our shih tzu Waffles here today for grooming along with our two foster dogs- a Senior Poodle who is getting ready for surgery next week and a paralyzed Cocker pup. Manessa did a great job with all three of them and they look so cute! I can tell they had a relaxing and enjoyable time! My sweet and happy pups!
Shelby Elmore
21:09 20 Apr 21
The groomer is amazing and everyone very nice. Wonderful school for grooming, new groomers and present groomers
Shawnne Burbach
19:28 18 Mar 21
A truly professional grooming experience. We bring our shih tzu here and she is treated with the utmost care. She looks beautiful when we pick her up. We drive 50 miles to get here and it is well worth the drive.
jerry.donna rudd
08:50 17 Mar 21
What a great school! Set up and layout is perfect....great environment to learn any new or old skills....teacher is calm and very patient!
Mary Byrnes
17:47 12 Mar 21
Today was my 2nd time visiting this facility and I fell In love even more. The place is clean, big, bright and it has good energy. This is a great place to learn or to improve skills.
Natalie Tardiu
02:55 02 Mar 21
Woofgang academy of grooming is a wonderful find! I had my three dogs in for grooming last week and was thrilled. Manessa did a beautiful job on all my pups. The place is clean and mostly, very professional. I’ll be back every six weeks to keep the girls looking great.
martha chamberlain
02:33 20 Feb 21
Definitely the place to go if you want to learn to be the best groomer you can be!
Jill Doherty
11:11 19 Feb 21
I’m so excited this school opened in Orlando! I’ve taken my old schipperke here a couple of times already and it’s so nice to have groomers with the credentials the groomers have! They are so gentle and patient with my old guy and the prices are great! Highly recommend!
Jennifer Wigert
20:55 17 Feb 21
2014 Tiffin Phaeton
13:58 17 Feb 21
I traveled from the Villages an hour away so Manissa could work her magic on Clancy my Springer. I brought his 70 lb Boxer Sammy along since he also enjoys getting buffed and puffed. I highly recommend Manissa and Woof Gang Academy.
Patricia Mcloughlin
01:19 16 Feb 21
I hope word gets out quickly about this top-notch grooming school so we can get more highly-skilled and trained groomers into the Florida work force!! Woof Gang Academy of Grooming boasts one of the best Certified Master Groomers in the industry! I have firsthand experience, as she taught me everything I know and helped me start my own mobile pet grooming business—now almost 6 years old. The pet care business is booming and grooming services are needed now more than ever! More pets have been adopted during this pandemic since people are working from home. If you love animals and want a very rewarding career working with them, register now!!
Debbie Hosburgh
00:01 16 Feb 21
Woof Gang Academy and Grooming has sooo much to offer; world class seminars, state of the art facility and training and an award winning Certified Grooming Director who I’ve had the pleasure and honor of receiving instruction from. I learned morefrom Manessa than I had in my previous 13 years of grooming. This school offers a full grooming curriculum plus drop in classes for anything from continued education to perfect or brush up on techniques to getting ready for serious competition.Woof Gang Academy is the right choice to start a successful grooming career. I only wish it would have been available to me 14 years ago!
Stacey S
23:45 15 Feb 21
If your looking for a career in Grooming look no further! You'll have one of the best Certified Master Groomers to help teach you the skilled techniques needed to be an excellent groomer.
Julie Jansky
22:14 15 Feb 21
Jennifer Pattern
21:15 15 Feb 21
The director Manessa Donovan is amazing! She strives to better and further groomers careers. She truly knows her stuff and has a passion for this profession. I highly recommend this school if looking to start a career in grooming.
Meredith Spence
21:04 15 Feb 21
If grooming is what you want to do I highly recommend this academy..I've known and worked with the director for over 4 years .she will ignite the flame in your passion to groom..I wish this academy was open 20 years ago I would have gone in a heartbeat.ive learned a lot from the director over the years.yoy will truly succeed if you attend..I also hear there booking drop in classes for already established groomers to perfect their skills.. amazing opportunity for all ..
Denise Williams
20:57 15 Feb 21
Amazing company to work with, they truly care about the well being of your pets and offering students the best education available!!! Highly recommend!
Manessa Donovan
20:45 15 Feb 21
Pet Grooming School FAQ
There are two ways you can become a dog groomer in Florida:
- Complete an official dog grooming program with a comprehensive curriculum to show your dedication and knowledge. This is the recommended option!
- Get on the job training from an experienced dog groomer, but those without a certification will have a harder time finding a job.
Our Pro Grooming course takes 4 months to complete attending full-time. Our Stylist Program takes 8 months to complete attending full-time.
Dog grooming courses for tuition range from approximately $5,800 for the Pro Groomer Program to $9,400 for the Pet Stylist Program, grooming tool kit $1,100 (optional) and applicable state taxes. There is a $100 registration fee due at time of signing the enrollment agreement. Interest-Free Financing and Payment Plans available!!!
All students must be at least 18 years of age, and show proof of high school graduation or GED. Prior to enrollment the school requires an interview at the school campus with the director, tour of the facilities, and observing a class in operation. An “Admissions Questionnaire” must be completed. Upon acceptance into the program, the student may enroll.
Dog groomer pay will range depending on the setting and area where you practice. Florida groomers earn an average of $30,000 - $59,000 a year according to Salary.com.
The government has determined colleges and pet groomers both to be an essential business that can remain open.
Dog grooming requires certain physical demands. Ask yourself:
- Can you stand for long periods at a time?
- Can you lift pets on and off the grooming table?
- Can you firmly grasp tools with both hands?
- Are you comfortable being exposed to dirt, animal hair, dander, and skin conditions?
- If you are pregnant, have you cleared grooming school with your doctor?
- If you answered “yes” to the above questions, dog grooming may be the perfect career path for you!
YES! Job placement is a priority after completing our dog grooming program.
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9460 W Colonial DrOcoee, FL 34761
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