Woof Gang Academy of Grooming's 300-hour Pro Groomer program empowers students to learn all the essential elements to quickly begin a paid, entry-level grooming career. Whether you're a lifelong artist seeking to channel your talents into a fulfilling career or just have a passion for working with animals, the Pro Groomer program will prepare you with the foundational breed knowledge, technical skills, and creative perspective critical to success in the workplace.
Pro Groomer Snapshot
Starting Pay: Glassdoor estimates that Florida groomers make between $39,000 and $61,000 annually
Tuition: $7,658.93
Interest-free financing and payment plans are available to those who qualify.
Full-Time Schedule: 5 days per week, 9:00 am to 3:00 pm, Monday thru Friday. Approximately 17 weeks/4 months to complete program.
Part-Time Schedule: Choose 3 days per week, 9:00 am to 3:00 pm, Monday thru Friday. Approximately 25 weeks (6 months) to complete program.
Students are required to complete both written and hands-on examinations at the end of the program. A diploma is awarded for each program to a student that has:
- Successfully passed all required testing in the pet grooming curriculum.
- Attended all class hours
- Fulfilled all monetary obligations to the school
Pro Groomer Curriculum
(300 Hours - 50/50 lab work/theory)
INITIAL BATHING/BRUSHING TECHNIQUES – 25 Hours
Practice in roughing and preliminary preparation before bathing. Introduction to proper bathing and drying, expressing anal glands and correct application of flea medications. Roughing of dogs will include shaving of pads and sanitary area, clipping nails, use of “Quick Stop,” cleaning ears and use of ear powder and forceps. Students will learn correct brushing techniques to avoid brush burns. Proper dematting of animals will be practiced to minimize or eliminate any pain to the animal during this process. Students will recognize different ways of drying dogs; fluff drying, blow drying, etc.Sporting Breeds – 12.5 Hours lab work, 12.5 Hours Theory
Breeds focused on in this course are the cocker spaniel, springer spaniel. Practice preliminary preparation before bathing. Proper use of clippers and the different blades and comb attachments. Roughing in of the desired groom pattern, shaving of pads and sanitary area, clipping nails, use of “Quick Stop,” cleaning ears and use of ear powder and hemostats. Students will learn correct brushing techniques to avoid brush burns. Proper dematting of animals will be practiced to minimize or eliminate any pain to the animal during this process. Proper bathing techniques and expressing of anal glands. Students will be taught the different ways of drying dogs; fluff drying, force drying, etc. Pre-work, brushing the coat and properly dematting. More specific to this group: Proper bathing and drying for these breeds. Setting the body pattern, and head study.Non-Sporting Breeds– 37.5 Hours lab work, 37.5 Hours Theory
Breeds focused on in this breed group are the Bichon Frise, lhasa Apso, and poodle. Practice preliminary preparation before bathing. Proper use of clippers and the different blades and comb attachments. Roughing in of the desired groom pattern, shaving of pads and sanitary area, clipping nails, use of “Quick Stop,” cleaning ears and use of ear powder and hemostats. Students will learn correct brushing techniques to avoid brush burns. Proper dematting of animals will be practiced to minimize or eliminate any pain to the animal during this process. Proper bathing techniques and expressing of anal glands. Students will be taught the different ways of drying dogs; fluff drying, force drying, etc. More specific to this group: Roughing in the body, face and feet. Proper bathing of the coat. Proper fluffing and straightening techniques. Clipping the body, blending, shaping the head, topknot study.Terrier Breeds - 37.5 Hours lab work, 37.5 Hours Theory
Breeds focused on in this breed group include but are not limited to Airedale, Schnauzer, West Highland, Yorkshire, Wheaton. Practice preliminary preparation before bathing. Proper use of clippers and the different blades and comb attachments. Roughing in of the desired groom pattern, shaving of pads and sanitary area, clipping nails, use of “Quick Stop,” cleaning ears and use of ear powder and hemostats. Students will learn correct brushing techniques to avoid brush burns. Proper dematting of animals will be practiced to minimize or eliminate any pain to the animal during this process. Proper bathing techniques and expressing of anal glands. Students will be taught the different ways of drying dogs; fluff drying, force drying, etc. More specific to this group: Pre-work, ruffing in the pattern lines before the bath. Proper Bathing techniques, head study, beard and goatee clipping. Finishing the body pattern.Misc Breeds- 50 Hours lab work, 50 Hours Theory
Breeds focused on this section include mixed breeds (designer breeds), and breeds not covered in other modules. Grooming of Cats in this section are optional. Practice preliminary preparation before bathing. Proper use of clippers and the different blades and comb attachments. Roughing in of the desired groom pattern, shaving of pads and sanitary area, clipping nails, use of “Quick Stop,” cleaning ears and use of ear powder and hemostats. Students will learn correct brushing techniques to avoid brush burns. Proper dematting of animals will be practiced to minimize or eliminate any pain to the animal during this process. Proper bathing techniques and expressing of anal glands. Students will be taught the different ways of drying dogs; fluff drying, force drying, etc. More specific to this group: Pre-work, ruffing in the desired pattern. Pet Clip techniques on these breeds.Learn from Master Certified Groomers
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Dog Groomer Program Kit
Receive an Artero grooming tool kit consisting of high-quality equipment needed to groom pets professionally. Students may purchase and use their tools instead of buying the schools tools, however, tools must be approved by the instructor.
