Class INFO & SCHEDULE
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. How Can I to Become a Professional Dog Groomer?
A. You will need to take and pass both the Introduction to Dog Grooming Hybrid Course first, and then the Dog Groomer Certification Course.
Q. How Much Does It Cost to Enroll?
A. The Intro to Dog Groomer is $6,000 and the Dog Groomer Certification course is $6,000, with a $250 registration fee $12,250. A deposit of 25% ($3,000) is due at the time of enrollment. Tuition must be fully paid 1 week before the class starts. For pricing information for other classes, please click the drop down menu for each class.
Q. Do You Offer Financing?
A. Not at this time, but hopefully in the near future! We do offer a variety of Scholarship Opportunities and other programs on our Student Resources page.
Students with disabilities may qualify for tuition assistance, and other student benefits. For more information, please visit the Department of Rehabilitation website here.
Need financial assistance? Apply for a Scholarship!
Have Questions? Call (800) 823-1305 x6
Course Descriptions
Part 1: This is part one of a hybrid course that covers important topics necessary for pursuing a career in grooming, including tools and tool maintenance, canine anatomy, health, breed history and styles, and foundational techniques for the groomer.
Part 2: Part two of a hybrid course is fully hands-on and takes place at our state of the art facility in Arcadia, CA. Learn how to work as a pet hygienist and bathe dogs professionally from the industry’s top groomers while working with dogs of a wide variety of breeds and temperaments. Upon completion of this course, students will move straight onto the Certified Dog Groomer Course.
You will need both this class AND the Dog Groomer Certification Course to receive your certification.
Click below for more details on this course.
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Format:
Part 1: Online or Textbook
Part 2: Hands-on
Course Length:
Part 1: Self-paced
Part 2: Hands-on, 2 days per week for 4 weeks
Registration Fee: $250
Course Cost: $6,000 per course
(effective July 5, 2024)
DISCOUNTS MAY BE AVAILABLE
Call for details.
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Dates are subject to change depending on the county’s current Covid-19 guidelines.
CLICK TO VIEW ** ARCADIA ** CLASS SCHEDULE
2025 dates
Arcadia Campus
Class Days (2 days/week):
Monday – Tuesday
10:00am-5:30pm
Lab Days (3 days/week): available Weds-Sun
Starting in 2025, the Introduction to Dog Grooming Course will be 250 hours (100 hours online + 150 hours hands-on). Hands-on training will be 5 days/week for 4 weeks.
Starting Dates:
March 3, 2025
6 Spaces Left
June 2, 2025
6 Spaces Left
September 1, 2025
6 Spaces Left
December 1, 2025
6 Spaces Left
2025 dates
Arcadia Campus
Class Days (2 days/week):
Wednesday – Thursday
10:00am-5:30pm
Lab Days (3 days/week): available Fri-Tues
Starting in 2025, the Introduction to Dog Grooming Course will be 250 hours (100 hours online + 150 hours hands-on). Hands-on training will be 5 days/week for 4 weeks.
Starting Dates
February 5, 2025
6 Spaces Left
May 7, 2025
6 Spaces Left
August 6, 2025
6 Spaces Left
October 29, 2025
6 Spaces Left
Dates may be subject to change.
CLICK TO VIEW ** LA VERNE ** CLASS SCHEDULE
2025 Dates
La Verne Campus
Class Days (2 days/week):
Wednesday – Thursday
10:00am-5:30pm
Lab Days (3 days/week): available Fri-Tues
Starting in 2025, the Introduction to Dog Grooming Course will be 250 hours (100 hours online + 150 hours hands-on). Hands-on training will be 5 days/week for 4 weeks.
Starting Dates:
April 9, 2025
5 Spaces Left
June 18, 2025
6 Spaces Left
September 17, 2025
6 Spaces Left
Dates may be subject to change.
CLICK TO VIEW ** LONG BEACH ** CLASS SCHEDULE
Long Beach Campus
Monday – Tuesday
10:00am-4:30pm
Starting Dates:
TBD
Long Beach Campus
Wednesday – Thursday
10:00am-4:30pm
Starting Dates:
TBD
Long Beach Campus
Saturday – Sunday
10:00am-5:30pm
Starting Dates:
TBD
Dates may be subject to change.
CLICK TO VIEW ** HOLLYWOOD ** CLASS SCHEDULE
2025 Dates
Melrose Campus
Class Days (2 days/week):
Monday – Tuesday
10:00am-5:30pm
Lab Days (3 days/week): available Weds-Sun
Starting in 2025, the Introduction to Dog Grooming Course will be 250 hours (100 hours online + 150 hours hands-on). Hands-on training will be 5 days/week for 4 weeks.
Starting Dates:
July 29, 2025
6 Spots Left
October 28, 2025
6 Spots Left
Dates may be subject to change.
CLICK TO VIEW ** PLAYA VISTA ** CLASS SCHEDULE
2025 Dates
Playa Vista Campus
Class Days (2 days/week):
Tuesday – Wednesday
9:00am-4:30pm
Lab Days (3 days/week): available Thurs-Sun (Closed Mondays)
Starting in 2025, the Introduction to Dog Grooming Course will be 250 hours (100 hours online + 150 hours hands-on). Hands-on training will be 5 days/week for 4 weeks.
Starting Dates:
January 21, 2025
3 Spots
April 1, 2025
5 Spaces Left
June 24, 2025
5 Spaces Left
September 16, 2025
5 Spaces Left
December 9, 2025
5 Spaces Left
2025 Dates
Playa Vista Campus
Class Days (2 days/week):
Thursday – Friday
9:00am-4:30pm
Lab Days (3 days/week): available Sat-Weds (Closed Mondays)
Starting in 2025, the Introduction to Dog Grooming Course will be 250 hours (100 hours online + 150 hours hands-on). Hands-on training will be 5 days/week for 4 weeks.
Starting Dates:
February 27, 2025
5 Spaces Left
May 22, 2025
5 Spaces Left
August 14, 2025
5 Spaces Left
November 6, 2025
5 Spaces Left
2025 Dates
Playa Vista Campus
Class Days (2 days/week):
Saturday – Sunday
9:00am-4:30pm
Lab Days (3 days/week): available Tues-Fri (Closed Mondays)
Starting in 2025, the Introduction to Dog Grooming Course will be 250 hours (100 hours online + 150 hours hands-on). Hands-on training will be 5 days/week for 4 weeks.
Starting Dates:
March 1, 2025
3 Spaces Left
May 24, 2025
3 Spaces Left
August 16, 2025
3 Spaces Left
November 8, 2025
3 Spaces Left
Dates may be subject to change.
This course is an 8 week class and is fully hands-on. This course takes place at our state of the art facility in Arcadia, CA. Learn how to groom professionally from the industry’s top groomers while working with dogs of a wide variety of breeds and temperaments.
Required: Introduction to Dog Grooming Hybrid Course
Both the Introduction to Dog Grooming Course and
Certified Dog Groomer Course are required to
receive certification.
Click below for more information on this course.
ENROLL
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Format:
Fully Hands-On
Pre-Requisite:
Introduction to Dog Grooming
Course Length:
8 Weeks
Job placement assistance is available after certification is received, if needed.
Cost: $6,000
(effective July 5, 2024)
DISCOUNTS MAY BE AVAILABLE
Limited time only. Call for details.
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Dates are subject to change depending on the county’s current Covid-19 guidelines.
CLICK TO VIEW ** ARCADIA ** CLASS SCHEDULE
2025 Dates
Arcadia Campus
Class Days (2 days/week):
Monday – Tuesday
10:00am-5:30pm
Lab Days (3 days/week): available Weds-Sun
Starting in 2025, the Dog Groomer Certification Course will be 750 hours (300 hours hands-on, 150 Internship hours and 300 Externship hours). Hands-on training will be 5 days/week for 8 weeks.
Starting Dates:
March 3, 2025
6 Spaces Left
June 2, 2025
6 Spaces Left
September 1, 2025
6 Spaces Left
December 1, 2025
6 Spaces Left
2025 Dates
Arcadia Campus
Class Days (2 days/week):
Wednesday – Thursday
10:00am-5:30pm
Lab Days (3 days/week): available Fri-Tues
Starting in 2025, the Dog Groomer Certification Course will be 750 hours (300 hours hands-on, 150 Internship hours and 300 Externship hours). Hands-on training will be 5 days/week for 8 weeks.
Starting Dates
February 5, 2025
6 Spaces Left
May 7, 2025
6 Spaces Left
August 6, 2025
6 Spaces Left
October 29, 2025
6 Spaces Left
Dates may be subject to change.
CLICK TO VIEW ** LA VERNE ** CLASS SCHEDULE
2025 Dates
La Verne Campus
Class Days (2 days/week):
Wednesday – Thursday
10:00am-5:30pm
Lab Days (3 days/week): available Fri-Tues
Starting in 2025, the Dog Groomer Certification Course will be 750 hours (300 hours hands-on, 150 Internship hours and 300 Externship hours). Hands-on training will be 5 days/week for 8 weeks.
Starting Dates:
April 9, 2025
5 Spaces Left
June 18, 2025
6 Spaces Left
September 17, 2025
6 Spaces Left
Dates may be subject to change.
CLICK TO VIEW ** LONG BEACH ** CLASS SCHEDULE
Long Beach Campus
Monday – Tuesday
10:00am-4:30pm
Starting Dates:
TBD
Long Beach Campus
Wednesday – Thursday
10:00am-4:30pm
Starting Dates:
TBD
Long Beach Campus
Saturday – Sunday
10:00am-5:30pm
Starting Dates:
TBD
Dates may be subject to change.
CLICK TO VIEW ** HOLLYWOOD ** CLASS SCHEDULE
2025 Dates
Melrose Campus
Class Days (2 days/week):
Monday – Tuesday
10:00am-5:30pm
Lab Days (3 days/week): available Weds-Sun
Starting in 2025, the Dog Groomer Certification Course will be 750 hours (300 hours hands-on, 150 Internship hours and 300 Externship hours). Hands-on training will be 5 days/week for 8 weeks.
Starting Dates:
July 29, 2025
6 Spots Left
October 28, 2025
6 Spots Left
Dates may be subject to change.
CLICK TO VIEW ** PLAYA VISTA ** CLASS SCHEDULE
Playa Vista Campus
Class Days (2 days/week):
Tuesday – Wednesday
9:00am-4:30pm
Lab Days (3 days/week): available Thurs-Sun (Closed Mondays)
Starting in 2025, the Dog Groomer Certification Course will be 750 hours (300 hours hands-on, 150 Internship hours and 300 Externship hours). Hands-on training will be 5 days/week for 8 weeks.
Starting Dates:
January 21, 2025
3 Spots
April 1, 2025
5 Spaces Left
June 24, 2025
5 Spaces Left
September 16, 2025
5 Spaces Left
December 9, 2025
5 Spaces Left
2025 Dates
Playa Vista Campus
Class Days (2 days/week):
Thursday – Friday
9:00am-4:30pm
Lab Days (3 days/week): available Sat-Weds (Closed Mondays)
Starting in 2025, the Dog Groomer Certification Course will be 750 hours (300 hours hands-on, 150 Internship hours and 300 Externship hours). Hands-on training will be 5 days/week for 8 weeks.
Starting Dates:
February 27, 2025
5 Spaces Left
May 22, 2025
5 Spaces Left
August 14, 2025
5 Spaces Left
November 6, 2025
5 Spaces Left
2025 Dates
Playa Vista Campus
Class Days (2 days/week):
Saturday – Sunday
9:00am-4:30pm
Lab Days (3 days/week): available Tues-Fri (Closed Mondays)
Starting in 2025, the Dog Groomer Certification Course will be 750 hours (300 hours hands-on, 150 Internship hours and 300 Externship hours). Hands-on training will be 5 days/week for 8 weeks.
Starting Dates:
March 1, 2025
3 Spaces Left
May 24, 2025
3 Spaces Left
August 16, 2025
3 Spaces Left
November 8, 2025
3 Spaces Left
Dates may be subject to change.
For Students who have completed our Certified Grooming Course previously and would like a refresher, and/or would like to get more knowledge on certain breeds. Topics learned include advanced grooming techniques, such as Hand Stripping, Barber Rolling, New Drying Techniques, Pain-Free De-Matting, Canine Behavior and more.
Pre-Requisite: Introduction to Dog Grooming Hybrid Course and Certified Dog Groomer Course
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Click to Enroll in Advanced
Format:
Hands on training
Hours:
2 Days per Week, 10:00am-4:30pm (Melrose)
Course Length:
12 Sessions
Instructor:
Alma De La Torre
Registration Fee: $250
Cost: $4,000
(Prices Increasing 7/5/24)
Campus:
Melrose, CA
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Starting Dates:
ADVANCED CLASS
12 sessions, one day per week for $4,000. Grow your skills and learn things like speed grooming, advanced de-matting, doodle styles, customer communication and more! For WCGA Alumni only.
Playa Vista Campus:
(Wednesday)
Sundays by Appointment Only
Open Enrollment
Specialty Classes & workshops
Cat Grooming Courses
$99.99
There are several class options that are open to everyone at any skill level! Learn to groom cats professionally from Nicole Jackson, Certified Cat Grooming Instructor. She will work with you to help you reach your cat grooming goals. Each day will be planned out and personalized to your skill level and your needs.
May be taken with or without the Dog Groomer Certification Course (but grooming knowledge of both species is highly recommended for employment). Bundle deals are available if you enroll in both the Dog Groomer Certification and Cat Groomer Certification Courses together!
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CLASS INFO + STARTING DATES
Introduction to Cat Grooming: Hybrid Course
Description: This course will focus on establishing your foundational cat grooming skills, which includes proper cat handling for safety and control, professional bathing and drying techniques, brushing and de-matting, trimming nails, sanitary trims, and basic cat hygiene needs. Comes with an online course that can be studied at home at your own pace. A written final exam and a hands-on technical exam are required to pass this course. This class is a pre-requisite to enroll in the Cat Groomer Certification Course.
Instructor:
Nicole J.
Format:
Hybrid workshop: Hands-On + Online
Hours:
10:00am to 6:30pm
Workshop Length:
4 Sessions + 2 Weeks of Internship
Cost:
$4,000 + $250 Reg. Fee as of July 5, 2024
Discounts May Be Available. Please Call for Information
Next Starting Dates:
ARCADIA CAMPUS
February 3, 2025
4 Spaces
September 17, 2025
4 Spaces
LA VERNE CAMPUS
August 18, 2025
3 Spaces
LONG BEACH CAMPUS
May 12, 2025
3 Spaces
Enroll in Cat Class Now!
Cat Groomer Certification Course
Description:
This course will focus on building upon your skills learned in Introduction to Cat Grooming, with an emphasis on haircuts and styling, including Belly Shaves, Face Trims, Mane Trims, Hygienic Trims, Kitten Cuts, and more. A hands-on technical exam is required to pass this course and receive your certification.
Instructor:
Nicole J.
Format:
Hybrid workshop: Hands-On + Online
Hours:
10:00am to 6:30pm
Workshop Length:
4 Sessions + 2 Weeks of Internship
Cost:
$4,000 as of July 5, 2024
Discounts May Be Available. Please Call for Information
Next Starting Dates:
ARCADIA CAMPUS
February 3, 2025
4 Spaces
September 17, 2025
4 Spaces
LA VERNE CAMPUS
August 8, 2025
3 Spaces
Enroll in Cat Class Now!
Advanced Cat Grooming Workshop
Description:
In this workshop, students will work with one of our Professional Cat Groomers for additional one-on-one training to learn the Lion Cut, Bolero Cut, and work on building confidence and gaining valuable experience with more challenging cats.
Pre-Requisite:
Successful completion of the Cat Groomer Certification Course.
Format:
Hands-On
Instructor:
Nicole J.
Next Starting Date:
Coming Soon
Workshop Length:
TBD
Cost:
TBD
PETS FIRST: A Salon Safety, First Aid & CPR Course for Groomers
$99.99
This is one-day class, you will learn the most common safety issues typically seen in salons and how to prevent them, proper animal handling (with low-stress techniques included), proper cleaning & disinfection protocols, and pet first aid procedures for the most common in-salon injuries (and how to prevent them!). Finally, you will learn how to implement emergency Pet CPR and what to do should you need to use it. Each participant will receive a certificate of completion. Sometimes the unexpected happens… Will you be prepared to take action when it does?
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WORKSHOP INFO
Cost:
$150
Hours:
4 hrs
Course Length:
1 Session
Format:
Hands-On
DATES + LOCATION
PLAYA VISTA CAMPUS
Available Class Dates:
TBD
Limited to 15 students only! Book early!
ADDRESS:
12005 Bluff Creek Dr.
Los Angeles, CA 90094
(inside Wallis Annenberg Petspace)
Reserve Your Spot Now!