Welcome to American Grooming Academy Learning “On-Site Campus” Pet grooming programs!
American Grooming Academy Learning “On-Site 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 Instructors with over 40 years of real-world experience thru BOTH its Onsite Campus and NOW ALSO OFFERED American Grooming Academy Learning Online Programs.
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Perfect Match For:
The Individual – Searching 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. Set your business above, by offering well informed and educated American Grooming Academy certified bathers, pet stylist and managers. Who are experts 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!

American Grooming Academy Facility
American Grooming Academy is a spacious 1431 square feet and contains several different areas: Whether you are interested in having your pet groomed at our salon or are a potential grooming student, we welcome visitors! Give us a call today, and set up a guided tour of our facility.

Front Lobby
American Grooming Services is an upscale full-service grooming salon and mobile grooming service where the pet community will have the option of selecting a professional pet stylist or pet stylist student to complete their pets grooming service from either the salon or at the convenience of their home with mobile grooming.

Grooming Salon Area
Our grooming salon is a spacious upscale full service salon and was designed to create a positive experience for our customers, their pets in our care and the grooming students who attend our Grooming Academy. The Salon has been equipped with the latest grooming equipment in the industry, where creating a safe and clean environment are our priority.

Bathing and Drying Area
The Academy is equipped with Stainless steel tubes in the bathing area, complete with large dog ramp and comfort mats for pets and students.

Seminar Room and Library Area
The Seminar room is available to grooming students during regular school hours. The Library is located within the school’s seminar room, and consists of various books and videos relating to the pet grooming industry. In this large space, we also hold seminars and host guest speakers.
Pet Grooming School Instructors
Our Pet Grooming School instructors are driven by their passion for teaching, their experience in the real working world and their insight gained from their research to educate.

International Certified Master Groomer, Certified Master Cat Groomer, Master Cat Groomer Certifer
Angela Clark, President, ICMC,CMCG , MCGC
Leading a 30+ year career involving pets and their people Angela Clark is a leader in the pet industry. Starting at a modest privet pet grooming shop as a bather brusher, it was through dedication, passion, training, an obtaining a BA in business administration from Sacramento state University that Angela became the owner and operator of a successful Pet Grooming Salon and Retail Store. Angela also motivated and managed a multi million dollar national company holding positions such as, Salon Pet Stylist, Salon Manager, Grooming Training Center manager, Regional Pet Services Manager and National Mobile Service Manager. Since opening the doors of American Grooming Academy Angela has become a Certified Master Groomer through International Professional Pet Groomers association, an IPG Practical Certifier, A Professional Cat Groomers Association of America Certified Feline Stylist and Practical Certifier. She is also Certified for Pet CPR through Pet Tech. Angelas career is long and she has many advantages but the most important is her love for pets. An avid animal lover and especially the AGA mascot Poodle breed, Angela wants everyone who has a dream of working with pets to be able to make that dream reality!
Career Highlights:
1996-2009 National Pet Supply and Retail Company. San Diego, CA
2007-2009 NATIONAL MOBILE SERVICES MANAGER- New Business Venture
2000-2006 REGIONAL PET SERVICES MANAGER – West Coast, South
1999-2000 GROOMING TRAINING CENTER MANAGER, Escondido, CA
1996-1999 GROOMING SALON MANAGER, Saint Cloud, MN
VILLAGE GROOMING, Fair Oaks, CA Owner – Owner/Operator

Potential Student Recruiter - American Grooming Academy
Kabrina Marchant, Certified Instructor
Kabrina Marchant Is a Certified Master Instructor through Canine Approved Groomers. A Pet stylist Career 20 years in the making Kabrina “Kat” Marchant has worked for a national retailer holding positions of Pet Groomer, Pet Grooming Salon Manager, and Grooming Salon trainer. Also holding a District Salon Training Manager for 5 years. Kat is a Certified Master Groomer through International Professional Pet Groomers Association, A Certified Feline Groomer. Kat also holds a Master's Degree from Cal Poly Pomona and two bachelor's degrees. A successful business owner and rescue advocate, Kats 20 plus year career brings knowledge and experience in all things regarding the art of pet styling, writing curriculum, and owning a business. One of Kats favorite sayings is, “That some achieve great success, is proof to all that others can achieve it as well”. Abraham Lincoln
Professional Bather

Pet Grooming Introduction
Care and Use of Grooming Equipment
Sanitation and Sterilization
Professional Pet Stylist

Pet Grooming Introduction
Care and Use of Grooming Equipment
Sanitation and Sterilization
Learn Proper Use Of Grooming Tools
Advanced Professional Pet Stylist

Pet Grooming Introduction
Care and Use of Grooming Equipment
Sanitation and Sterilization
Learn Proper Use Of Grooming Tools
Advanced skills and knowledge for higher accomplishment in the Pet Industry
Dog Grooming Courses - Program Tuition
A career in the professional pet industry offers a unique opportunity to work with pets in a caring and compassionate environment while improving their health and happiness.
The dog grooming courses can be completed on a full-time or part-time basis and on a flexible schedule with open enrollment year-round.
We offer different payment options that make tuition costs manageable. Military spouses may be eligible for tuition assistance.
Certified professional dog groomers have many employment opportunities and the American Grooming Academy is there to assist graduates with placement or with advice on establishing your own salon or mobile grooming business.
