Master Grooming & Master Your Future

Open your own salon or command the highest rates with our Master Pet Grooming course

  • NYIPG Premium earning potential
  • NYIPG Start your own grooming business
  • NYIPG Experience a fulfilling career

Why become a Master Pet Groomer?

Master pet groomers are in high demand as the pet care industry continues to see a large post-pandemic boom. They can run their own grooming businesses or work within existing salons. They manage clientele and complete all aspects of grooming for pets of all sizes. There are master groomers who make $100,000+ per year.

Course details

The Master Groomer course includes virtual and in-person learning, led by the industries' best experts.

  • Customer Intake
  • Customer/business management
  • The tools
  • Proper sanitation
  • Combing and Brushing
  • Bathing and drying
  • Professional styling
  • Identifying styles

What's included

  • Live and recorded video content
  • Full access to our community of grommers and live events
  • Full access to monthly subscription content
  • Discounts on all grooming products
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Curriculum Overview

1. Grooming Health & Safety

2. Handling & Control

3. Grooming Equipment & Maintenance

4. Intake & Assessment

5. Ear Care

6. Eye Care

7. Wrinkles, Whiskers, Mouth & Teeth

8. Cleaning the Pads and Feet

9. Nail Trimming

10. Cleaning the Anal & Stomach Areas

11. Caring for the Animals Coat

12. Bathing & Drying

13. Styling and Finishing

14. Externship

Program length

The Master Pet Groomer certification includes 600 hours of in-person learning, along with an externship and video and written online content, quizzes, and more!

Investment

Tuition: $8,400*
Registration Fee:
$100
Books & Supplies: $1,600**
Total Investment: $10,100

*Tuition is non-refundable
** Books and supplies paid upon approval for admission and tuition being paid in full on or before start date.

Frequently Asked Questions

How can I become a professional pet groomer?

You need to complete and pass the Master Pet Grooming or Assistant Pet Grooming Course online first and then complete an in-person externship at one of our approved facilities.

Do you have a payment plan?

We're currently working with a partner to offer installment plans. Stay tuned!

How flexible are your class schedules?

Our hybrid model allows you to learn at your own pace. We do have set hours and schedules for our hands-on, in-person training. Full-time day classes, part-time evening and weekend classes are available. 

Is pet grooming a lucrative industry?

Yes, there are many opportunities within the pet grooming industry. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics the Pet Grooming industry is growing faster than the economy by 11%.

Will I be able to work as a groomer after I complete the course?

Yes! Each salon, whether privately owned or corporate, will have its own policies in place regarding new-hires to asses your skills skills. However, groomers are in high demand, so finding a job after graduation is easy.

Do you offer job placement assistance?

Yes! We have grooming salon managers contacting us regularly to hire our graduates, so we can assist you in finding a job both in-state or out-of-state.

How long are the courses?

Our Assistant Pet Groomer course is 300 hours and our Master Pet Groomer is 600 hours of curriculum, testing, and in-person externship.