Accelerated Courses

Certified Dog Bather

Certificate: Certified Dog Bather

Bather Certification Class is a course designed for people who are currently working in the dog industry and have not received a diploma or certification from a grooming school.

This course is also a great option for business owners to have their new employees take, saving time and money in training.

A 40 hours program will take one week (5 days) to complete.

In this program you will learn brushing, combing, de-shed, de-mat, clipping and dremmeling of nails, ear cleaning, bathing, drying and identifying a variety of coat types. Basic product knowledge and use of HydroSurge and Prima Bathing Systems.

Entrance requirements:
– Proof of current employment within the pet industry

This course can be a full or part-time opportunity. We understand that students in this course are currently working. Full time enrollment will take 1 week to complete the course; part time will be a minimum of 1 day a week. The course must be completed in 6 weeks or less.

 

Certified Dog Groomer

Certificate: Certified Dog Groomer

In this course, experienced groomers will come to San Diego Grooming Academy and receive instruction in the grooming skills needing improvement and assessed for grooming knowledge and safety practices.

80 hour program will take two weeks to complete.

Entrance Requirements:
-Pass a written exam proving you have the knowledge needed to participate in this accelerated course
– Come to San Diego Grooming Academy and pass a practical grooming exam to demonstrate proficiency in grooming techniques. For non So. Cal students alternative methods of examination are available

This course can be a full or part time opportunity. We understand that students in this course are currently working, and have clients to attend to. Full time enrollment will take 2 weeks to complete; one day a week attendance will take 10 weeks to complete the course. The course must be completed in 12 weeks or less.