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Forum: Schools, Home Study, Certification & Vocational Licensing TALK

Which education and certification is for you?

  1. Tech Sticky Thread Sticky: South Bay Grooming Academy in Campbell, CA

    There's a new school for Northern CA. Here's their info: South Bay Grooming Academy (CA) To most owners, their pets are more than just companion animals; they are precious family members. It is for that reason more than any other that owners...

    Started by Admin, 08-25-10 07:34 PM
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  2. Tech Sticky Thread Sticky: Paragon Pet Grooming School Introduces Learn2GroomDogs.com Streaming Videos

    Jenison, August 6, 2010: Melissa Verplank, Founder and Educational Resource Director of the Paragon School of Pet Grooming, has revolutionized the educational experience for the pet professional with the launch of Learn2GroomDogs.com....

    Started by Admin, 08-06-10 04:23 PM
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    08-20-10 06:34 PM Go to last post
  3. Tech Sticky Thread Sticky: National Cat Groomers Institute of America (School & Association) - Newest Sponsor

    Danelle German of the NCGIA has become the newest sponsor of PetGroomer.com. The web site is www.nationalcatgroomers.com. Among many significant achievements with NCGIA we have the world's first professional cat grooming school! Here is some...

    Started by Admin, 08-01-10 04:43 PM
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  4. Tech Sticky Thread Sticky: New Golden Paws Long Distance Training Program

    The unique Golden Paws training method was created by Jacqueline Rauch and Mitzi Parrish, NCMG. The method has over 40 years of teaching success in their state licensed schools and Golden Paws Pet Styling Academies nationwide, and now there is a...

    Started by Stephen, 06-29-10 05:16 PM
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  5. Tech Sticky Thread Sticky: Golden Paws Pet Styling Academy Now in New York State

    The mission of Golden Paws Pet Styling Academy is to equip students with a strong foundation of styling skills that will create customer satisfaction, thereby enabling them to have a successful career in the pet styling profession. The student will...

    Started by Admin, 06-22-10 05:12 PM
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  6. Tech Sticky Thread Sticky: JKL Pet Grooming Home Study Incorporates Jodi Murphy Instructional DVDs

    Jodi has shared... I am very pleased to announce that JKL has now incorporated my Instructional Series DVDs into their curriculum to bring the highest level of education to the grooming industry. This program allows people that are not able to...

    Started by Admin, 06-13-10 04:32 PM
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  7. Smile Sticky Thread Sticky: JKL Pet Grooming Home Study Achieves International Accreditation

    JKL and its courses are now internationally accredited through IEAA. Joy Waters recounts that "It was a grueling, yet exciting process, and well worth the journey!" JKL Home Study has been a long time favorite at PetGroomer.com for home study...

    Started by Admin, 07-27-08 03:15 PM
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    04-19-10 06:09 PM Go to last post
  8. Unsure Sticky Thread Sticky: Why Aren't Pet Groomers Licensed?

    (This is from Sacramento, CA. The state capital, just where such legislation would be passed or failed. Hmm. This will get some notice of legislators in town. This was televised too. But usually when there is a "war" going on and economic...

    Started by Admin, 02-28-08 09:23 AM
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  9. Tech Sticky Thread Sticky: New Worldwide Pet Grooming School Directory Page

    This popular grooming school page since 1997 has been overhauled and now in one easy page you can find schools by US state, and outside US, their contact info and even more for some schools. Some of the schools outside the US are still being...

    Started by Admin, 08-25-09 03:14 PM
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  10. Tech Sticky Thread Sticky: Home Study as an Alternative

    Asking for an opinion about a home study program often brings about unsettling responses which may be insensitive to your inability to attend an onsite school. We agree that attending a reputable school is fantastic, and personally I taught students...

    Started by Stephen, 05-31-09 03:12 PM
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  11. Tech Sticky Thread Sticky: Initial Questions When Interviewing Schools of Grooming

    From the PetGroomer.com Career Start section http://www.petgroomer.com/careerwatch.htm. Is the institution "approved" or "licensed" as a vocational education institution? (Nearly all U.S. states "state license / approval" vocational educational...

    Started by Stephen, 05-31-09 02:37 PM
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  1. Thinking of Starting Correspondence Course....How Do You Find Dogs to Groom???

    Hi again guys. I have been doing a lot of thinking and soul searching and I can't see paying the lady close by $4,000 for a six week course and tools. So, I've been doing some googling and I've come across Groom A Dog Academy. I also think it's...

    Started by Belle-N-Hartley's Mommy, 08-24-10 06:41 PM
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  2. Big Love Eyes IPG or NDGAA?

    Which is better? I cant pick

    Started by sassy14830, 08-22-10 08:58 PM
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  3. Question Brand New Member, Need Opinion on School

    Hi everyone! My name is Priscilla and I have been daydreaming of becoming a groomer for about a year now. I finally did some searching on the net and discovered a school right by my house! I'd like to post some info about it and y'all please tell me...

    Started by Belle-N-Hartley's Mommy, 08-11-10 01:57 PM
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  4. Not sure where to go from here....I'm new to this field

    I'm almost done with getting certified 400+ hrs of basic hands on training. I'm not sure where to go from here. I do believe in furthering my education, but I also want it to benefit me more then just experience. Am I considered a certified...

    Started by Aragon, 04-06-10 09:58 PM
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  5. Golden Paws

    Has anyone here attended one of these schools? Does anyone know their typical reputation? thank you!

    Started by PoofieANDWeston, 07-19-10 11:15 AM
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    07-19-10 04:33 PM Go to last post
  6. Agree The affects of regulation and licensing......

    Given the continuing discussion about regulating the Groomer industry I thought many of you may be interested in the affects of regulation and licensing on your businesses. While the example here does not deal directly with our profession the...

    Started by MydogMissy, 10-09-09 01:32 PM
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  7. curious

    Im just curious. how many grooming schools would you say are in the U.S and which one would rank at the top? I basically mean, which one is good, has the hightest enrollment and the best reputation? in your opinion.

    Started by Ilovegrooming, 07-06-10 03:20 PM
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    07-09-10 03:24 PM Go to last post
  8. Comparing home study schools

    Ok, I am not having much luck with the petsomethings, two interviews but so far no job, and no luck with grooming shops either, looking like maybe I'll be doing an internship to finish my vet assistant degree and I maybe would like to volunteer at...

    Started by luvsgroomin, 07-06-10 10:12 PM
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    07-07-10 09:19 PM Go to last post
  9. Wacko Need advice on home study

    Hi, I'm Jen. I'm 26 and I work full time as a Hospice scheduler. I like my job… but it's not what makes me truly happy. Working around dogs is what really lights me up - and I would love to become a professional dog groomer. I have no formal...

    Started by jenkay, 07-06-10 06:38 AM
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  10. Jiggy Nash students??

    I am researching the different grooming schools. It seems that Nash has a really good reputation plus they offer financing. Does anyone know if the New Jersey school is as good as the Kentucky school? Anyone attended the NJ location??

    Started by lab_lover, 06-22-10 07:57 PM
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  11. Tech anyone hear of the school in Thailand?

    hey all... was wondering if anyone knows anything abt this school in Thailand...its called Starwood Academy... i saw their webpage..and the work looks impressive...but m wondering if its worth it...anyone? please do help me..can PM me...

    Started by bhagya7, 11-03-09 08:47 PM
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  12. Pink Roll Eyes Any thoughts on Pets Beautiful Grooming School on Ontario Canada?

    Hi there everybody!! Just wondering if any one has any comments/ experiences/ etc with Pets Beautiful grooming school in Ontario Canada? It seems like a good fit for my needs and I am trying to find some personal testimonials ect before commiting...

    Started by Ellyse, 06-12-10 12:41 PM
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  13. Question I hope this is posted in correct category...

    Hey groomers! I'm in Spartanburg, SC! I am not yet a groomer, I just halfway completed my first sememster of school, but I dropped three classes due to an unplanned pregnancy, AND failed the one I kept! :( I made good grades, just didn't turn in a...

    Started by huskylover103, 05-24-10 11:55 AM
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    05-25-10 10:34 AM Go to last post
  14. ALL ABOUT DOGS!!! help!

    im thinking about taking this course, but cannot decide. it is really worth it. i was planning on using my graduation money on it, but i really dont know. my friend tells me to save it and wait, but i dont know if i should. please give me your...

    Started by raccoonskitchen, 05-18-09 03:39 PM
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    05-23-10 04:55 PM Go to last post
  15. Beaming Has anyone taken the "All About Dog Grooming" online study?

    Time to upgrade my grooming education, and because there are no grooming schools here in the Kelowna, BC, Canada area. I would like to look into online courses and do not have a very big budget for the course, this school www.learntogroom.com offers...

    Started by DogzLife, 11-02-09 07:18 PM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 517
    05-23-10 04:49 PM Go to last post

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