When looking for a dog grooming school in San Diego your choices are a bit limited. However, if you are willing to do a bit of traveling you can find many more options. Some schools offer only dog grooming certification while other schools offer a full range of pet grooming classes.
California School of Dog Grooming
Learn the tricks of the trade and earn training on cats, dogs, and rabbits at the California School of Dog Grooming. Courses are taught on clipper and scissoring techniques, anatomy of pets, trims for mixed breeds and more. It is also the only school on the west coast to offer a Kennel Management class. Admissions to the school requires that all students must be 18 years of age or older, poses a high school diploma, pass the basic math entrance exam, and poses basic English proficiency both verbal and written. All applicants are also required to complete a personal interview before gaining admission.
California School of Dog Grooming
727 W San Marcos Blvd. #105A
San Marcos, CA 92069
760-407-9555
csdg.net
American Grooming Academy
Just an hour north of San Diego, in the American Grooming Academy offers three different types of programs along with career development seminars. Gain training in becoming a professional dog bather, a professional stylist, or an advanced stylist. Career development seminars are offered throughout the year and cover topics on color, special breeds, and more. In order to apply you must be eighteen year of age or older,posses a high school diploma or GED and can lift a minimum of 50 pounds. Applications are available on-line and a personal interview must be completed before being accepted into the program.
American Grooming Academy
Temecula Creek Village Center
31285 Temecula Parkway
Temecula, CA 92592
888-550- WASH (9274)
americangroomingacademy.com
Other Southern California Grooming Schools
While there are only a few select schools near the San Diego area, if you are willing to drive a little ways there are many more schools to choose from. Located in Tujunga, a little over two hours north of San Diego is the Wag My Tail Pet Grooming School offering courses in becoming a certified pet hygienist or a certified pet stylist. A little closer to San Diego, in Fullerton, California is the OC Academy of Pet Styling or the West Paw School of Dog Grooming in Redlands, California.
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