Flexible
Hands-on
Create a schedule that works for you.
In person training with various types of breeds and coats.
Skilled
Modern
Grooming classes with AKC certified trainers.
Innovative practices and mobile grooming experience.
Welcome to Our School
Pursue a career you will love by learning how to be a cat and dog groomer with Colorado Pet Grooming Academy. Our self-paced, one on one experience program can be completed in as little as four months.
- Colorado Pet Grooming Academy guarantees employment to students who complete training.
- Pet groomers are one of the most in demand employees in Colorado.
- Work with AKC certified trainers in the innovative world of mobile pet grooming.
Our Dog Grooming School Programs
Pro Groomer Program
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Dog Groomer Program
Learn the fundamental skills of pet grooming. Classes will go over the automony of mulitiple breeds. You will recognize how to groom poodles, mixed breeds, drop-coat syles, and puppies.
Cat Groomer Program
Includes identifying characteristics common to a cat’s personality and understanding how to properly handle each type of cat. Learn to handle short and long hair full coat grooms and variety of lion cut and face trims.
Continuing Education
Continuing Education
Dive into our Master’s program for those who have received their certificate in grooming. Perfect for those that are interested in competition grooming and enhancing their skills!
Employment Opportunities
Colorado Pet Grooming academy works with several grooming companies in Colorado. Not only does our staff train you to become a professional groomer, but will give you the tools to ensure a position when you complete your certificate.
Meet Our Team
Dog Groomer
Jordan Iko
I have been a proud dog and cat groomer for just shy of 10 years. I have my AKC safe groomer certificate, and I pride myself in making our furbabies look and feel they’re best! At home I have my own furbaby family of dogs and cats and try to strive every day to learn better ways to train and make sure that every kiddo in my care is as healthy and happy as possible.
Dog Groomer/ Owner
Lana Hermann
After retiring from a teaching career in child education, I had pursued a fulfilling career working with animals. I have always had a passion for working with dogs and cats and have spent over 20 years in professional grooming. I strive to encourage others to go into a job path that they feel is most rewarding to them.
Owner
Dan Hermann
My goal is to support everyone that walks into our salon. I have run several pet companies and have more than 30 years of business experience. I have enjoyed seeing our groomers grow and become some of the most sought out groomers in the Denver area.
What Clients Say
Pet Grooming School FAQ
The average pet groomer that completes our training program earns a salary of $60,000. Salaries increase as pet groomers become more experienced and job growth is expected to increase in Colorado much faster in the next few years.
Within 6-8 weeks students will learn the fundamental skills of pet grooming. This includes, specific dog breed haircuts, skin & coat care, handling skills, bath & brushing, disease recognition, and nail care.
Prior to receiving a certificate, students will have groomed 40 dogs and received the tools needed to be successful at any grooming salon in Colorado.
Completion various by course and by student. On average, our beginner courses take 6-8 weeks to complete.
No. At Colorado Pet Grooming Academy we believe that to be a successful dog groomer one must have hands on experience. You will work with a series of dogs in our training programs, so you can assure that you receive the skills to groom various coats. Our programs are created to be done at your own pace and offer flexibility for our students.
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