Professional Pet Grooming Training
Our program is delivered in two courses. Most learning happens hands-on with real dogs in a working studio, under instructor supervision, supported by course materials in our online student portal.
Level 1: Groom Tech
Our foundational program takes you from the basics through to confident, supervised hands-on grooming. Most instruction is delivered hands-on with real dogs, supported by lectures and visual learning materials — all under instructor supervision.
- Unit 1 — Canine Anatomy & Behaviour: Canadian Kennel Club anatomy, learning theory, reading the dog, and working safely with anxious or aggressive dogs.
- Unit 2 — Grooming Tools & Techniques: professional equipment, products, shampoo ingredients, and safety equipment.
- Unit 3 — Pre Work: nail care, ear care, sanitary trims, bathing, drying, brushing, mat removal, coat types, and skin and hair.
Level 2 & 3: Advanced Grooming & Show-Standard Styling
Builds on Level 1 with advanced clipper work, health and first aid knowledge, and breed-standard styling — all under instructor supervision.
- Level 2, Unit 1 — Dog Clippers: clipper safety, skimming, blade angles, snap-on combs, and sample grooming records.
- Level 2, Unit 2 — Health, Safety & Disease Recognition: skin conditions, allergies, parasites, first aid, and grooming the senior dog.
- Level 3, Unit 1 — Dog Groups & CKC Breed Standards: the seven CKC groups and what each means for the groomer.
Structure & Tuition
Program Structure — 360 Hours
- 120 hours in-depth classroom theory
- 205 hours hands-on practical grooming
- 35 hours group projects and case studies
Delivered over 10–12 weeks.
Tuition — $7,700 Total
- Tuition fee $7,000.00
- Book & uniform fee $200.00
- Service fee $500.00
Contact admissions for payment options and due dates.
Course lessons and the full training guide are available to enrolled students in our online student portal. Once you are enrolled, admissions will send you your login details.
Contact Admissions
Questions about the program or enrolling? Our admissions team is happy to help.
2208 Queen St E, Toronto, ON M4E 1E7
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