Business Details
38 Years
experience
Professional Dog Grooming Training in Jacksonville
Founded in 1988, Learn To Groom has been a leader in dog grooming education for over three decades. Our comprehensive home study program, developed by industry veterans Richard and Carol Doggett, combines 8 hours of professional video instruction with a 21-chapter manual to train students in grooming over 30 dog breeds. We prioritize personalized support, offering direct email and phone access to instructors with decades of hands-on experience.Our graduates consistently report success in launching careers, with many building businesses serving hundreds of clients without traditional advertising. The program includes business planning resources, tool purchasing guidance, and a gold-embossed certificate upon completion, reflecting our commitment to both technical skill development and entrepreneurial success.
Services
Dog Grooming Course
Online Training
Certificate Program
Hands-on Experience
Tool Guidance
Business Support
Video Tutorials
Breed-Specific Training
Mentorship
Continuing Education
Details
- Year established: 1988
Highlights and features
- 30+ years of dog grooming industry experience
- Direct instructor support via phone/email
- Affordable $97 course with certificate included
- Proven success with 500+ graduate businesses
- Comprehensive tool purchasing guidance saves $500+
What people say
Thorough and educational series
Successful business without advertising
Comfortable and confident skills
Affordable start-up costs
Lifelong career opportunities
Services
Dog Grooming Course
Our comprehensive dog grooming course teaches essential skills for 30+ breeds through 8 hours of professional video instruction and a detailed 21-chapter manual. Students learn bathing, clipping, and scissoring techniques while receiving business development resources. The program includes personalized instructor support and tool purchasing guidance to establish a professional grooming career.
Online Training
Access our complete dog grooming curriculum through online video modules and downloadable materials. The self-paced program features breed-specific tutorials, business planning tools, and direct instructor communication to develop professional skills from any location.
Certificate Program
Earn a gold-embossed certificate upon completing our dog grooming training, demonstrating your professional qualifications to clients and employers. The program includes assessment through photo submissions and personalized feedback to ensure competency in essential grooming techniques.
Hands-on Experience
Develop practical skills through structured photo-submission assessments covering five required grooming angles. This hands-on approach ensures proper technique development while receiving expert feedback to refine your dog grooming abilities for various breeds and coat types.
Business Support
Receive comprehensive business planning resources including shop setup, pricing strategies, and marketing approaches. Our program provides zoning guidance, client management techniques, and advertising strategies to help graduates establish profitable dog grooming businesses with minimal initial investment.
People
Richard Doggett
Co-Founder
With 30+ years in the pet grooming industry, Richard co-founded Learn To Groom after pioneering mobile grooming services in the 1970s. He developed the comprehensive curriculum and continues to mentor students through direct communication.
Carol Doggett
Co-Founder
Carol co-created the dog grooming training program with extensive industry experience since the 1970s. She provides instructional support and business expertise, having successfully operated multiple grooming businesses and trained hundreds of students globally.
Questions
Can I get a job after completing the course?
Yes, graduates work at kennels, vet offices, and grooming shops. The certificate demonstrates your professional training to employers.
Is the $97 fee all-inclusive?
The fee covers the full course materials, video library, and instructor support. Tool purchases are additional but guided to save money.
How much time does the course require?
Designed for 3 months of part-time study, with lifetime access allowing flexible completion timelines based on individual schedules.
Do you teach cat grooming techniques?
Our program focuses exclusively on dog grooming. While cat grooming principles might apply, we don't specifically train for feline clients.
What support exists for practical skill development?
Submit grooming photos for personalized critique covering 5 specific angles to ensure proper technique development and improvement areas.
