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Nationally & Internationally Recognized Dog Grooming Schools

By Michelle Labbe, eHow Contributor , February 12, 2014

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Pet groomers learn to wash, trim, and style animals' coats.

Almost half of all pet owners lavish special care on their animals by taking them to a groomer. Becoming a certified pet groomer is a rewarding career if you enjoy working with animals and have a stylist's artistic flair. As the population of owners and their pets continues to grow, you're sure to have business. To become a trained and certified pet groomer that clients flock to, look for a nationally or internationally certified training school.

1. Institute of Technical Arts

* The Florida Institute of Animal Arts, is a certified member of the National Dog Groomers Association of America, the National Cat Groomers Institute of America, and of International Professional Groomers, among several others. In addition to standards of grooming, the school also emphasizes shop operations and management for students who want to operate their own business. Programs range from a basic 13-week program to the Professional Styling program, which takes at least 38 weeks full-time.

American Grooming Services

* California's American Grooming Services Academy is a member of the International Professional Groomers Society, and offers a range of programs whether you want to become a professional dog bather, a stylist trained in American Kennel Club standard grooming techniques for each breed, or a pet salon manager or operator. The dog groomer program takes only 2 weeks of full-time instruction, while the professional advanced stylist program takes 12 weeks full-time.

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Cornerstone Dog Grooming Academy

* This dogs-only academy in Ohio is recognized by the International Professional Groomers society. Headed by Sherri L. Glass, this small grooming school offers hands-on...