Welcome to American Grooming Academy Learning “Online Campus” Pet grooming programs!
American Grooming Academy Learning “online Campus” Programs
The primary goal of American Grooming Academy is to develop in our students the highest possible degree of technical and professional competence in the pet grooming industry.
American Grooming Academy on site campus came into inception 2009. Since then, has had the opportunity to train and work with many graduates who have become successful in the pet industry job market as bathers, grooming assistants, pet stylist, mobile groomers, management and becoming business owners of their own. American Grooming Academy is excited to now offer its proven programs and over 40 years of real-world experience thru American Grooming Academy Learning Online Programs.
Founder and Certified Master Groomer Angela Clark and her team have now developed the Learning online program that can be for you or for anyone anywhere at any time!
Perfect Match For:
The Individual – Search for a career that you can be passionate about? Maybe you have worked in another career and looking for that second career opportunity! Or possibly you have just graduated high school and just starting your career. Or possibly you are a stay-at-home parent looking for career to be flexible with your family.
The Business Owner/ Manager – Building and or expanding your business by developing and training your staff internally. Setting your business above! By offering well informed and educated American Grooming Academy certified Bathers, pet stylist and management who are well informed and educated when offering services and safety to your pet parents and their pets in your care.
Retail Grooming/Multi unit retailer – A program that will help with profits thru growth, development, training, customer service, and safety for both the pet and employee. All in one location available to all!
Professional Bather Program:
Prerequisite - None
Total Training Time - up to four months
Tuition $900
Save $200 when you bundle Bather Program and the Pet Stylist Program
Professional Bather Learning online Campus Program:
This is an in-depth course designed to build confidence in knowledge and technical skills to get you started in an entry-level position in the Professional Pet Industry. The course includes the application of all technical skills necessary to brush, bathe, and apply proper drying techniques for all dog breeds and coat types. During this course, you will learn and put into practice the basic methods of scissoring and clipping for correct anatomy of the dog’s eyes, ears, nose, and feet in addition to sanitary clipping and teeth brushing. Students will understand time management, pet handling and proper customer service and animal care. Students enrolled in the Professional Bather program offered thru American Grooming Academy's "Online Campus" will receive the access to the Online Learning platform that is also mobile friendly. The online platform designed to support your online learning experience includes the following:
Online Theory studies covering 7 Milestone topics
Online Lecture Videos
Online Grooming Demonstration Videos
Online photo submission for technical evaluations and support.
Online Testing
Weekly one on one personal coaching!
Bather Course Video
Milestone 1
Pet Grooming Introduction
Use and Care of Grooming Equipment
Sanitation and Sterilization
Milestone 2
Canine Anatomy
Coat Basics
Milestone 3
Pet Handling and Safety
Dog Communication
Milestone 4
Preparation of Pets for Grooming
Basic Production knowledge
Bathing, Brushing, and Drying
Milestone 5
Basic Clipper and Scissor Techniques
Finishing Touches
Milestone 6
Understanding the Salon Environment
Building Customer Loyalty
Milestone 7
Personal and Professional Development
Graduation Requirements
Professional Pet Stylist Program:
Prerequisite - Completions of Professional Bather Program
Total Training Time - Up to four months
Tuition $900
Save $200 when you bundle Bather Program and the Pet Stylist Program
Professional Pet Stylist Learning online Campus Program:
This course is designed to build confidence through knowledge and technical skills to launch you into the Pet Industry as a Professional Pet Stylist upon graduation.
Students will be taught everything offered in the Professional Dog Bather course, AND learn proper use of grooming tools to perform skilled techniques in clipping, thinning shear use, scissoring, and de-shedding. Students will learn the AKC Breed Groups and Body Patterns as wells as how to groom mixed breeds while applying creativity, balance, symmetry and proper expression to all.
Students enrolled in the Professional Pet Stylist program offered thru American Grooming Academy's "Online Campus" will receive the access to the Online Learning platform that is also mobile friendly. The online platform designed to support your online learning experience includes the following:
Online Theory studies covering 7 Milestone topics
Online Lecture Videos
Online Grooming Demonstration Videos
Online photo submission for technical evaluations and support.
Online Testing
Weekly one on one personal coaching!
Milestone 8
How to Read The All Branding Dog Grooming Guide
Understanding The Definition of "Work"
Reading and Interpreting AKC Breed Standard
5 STAR Customer Service
Milestone 9
Salon Environment
Pet Stylist Health
Salon Safety Pets
Basic Pet Health
Milestone 10
Canine Skin and Coat
Basic Canine Anatomy Bone
Corrective Grooming Concepts
Milestone 11
Grooming with Snap on Combs
Scissoring Technique
Basic Body Pattern, Head and Tail Styles
Milestone 12
Pet Stylist Career Path
Creating a Resume and Cover Letter
Creating a Portfolio
Applying and Interviewing
Continuing Education
Professional Advance Pet Stylist Program:
Prerequisite - Completions of Professional Bather Program
Total Training Time - Up to four months
Tuition $900
Save $400 when you bundle all three programs, Bather Program, Pet Stylist Program and Professional Advance Pet Stylist programs
Advanced Professional Pet Stylist Learning online Campus Program:
Achieve the success of Advanced Stylist Skills AND follow your passion by choosing your career path!
This course is a combination of the subject matter and technical application offered in the Professional Bather and Professional Pet Stylist course AND teaches Advanced skills and knowledge for higher accomplishment in the Pet Industry for those serious-minded looking to the highest level of career development.
Students enrolled in the Professional Pet Stylist program offered thru American Grooming Academy's "Online Campus" will receive the access to the Online Learning platform that is also mobile friendly. The online platform designed to support your online learning experience includes the following:
Online Theory studies covering 7 Milestone topics
Online Lecture Videos
Online Grooming Demonstration Videos
Online photo submission for technical evaluations and support.
Online Testing
Weekly one on one personal coaching!
Milestone 13
Therapeutic Bathing, Pet Massage
Intro to Essential Oils
Advanced Anatomy
K-9 Geometrics
Milestone 14
Advanced Styling Techniques
Hand Grooming Techniques
Introduction to Creative Grooming
Milestone 15
Pet Nutrition
Advanced Skin & Coat Protection
Canine Infectious Disease and Vaccination
Internal & External Parasites
Milestone 16
Creating a Business Plan
Shop Design
Creating a Brand