Grooming Instruction Program
Launch a rewarding career working with dogs and cats through Animal Behavior College's nationally recognized grooming program - with a professional groomer toolkit included and hands-on experience.
Your Path to a Professional Grooming Career
The Animal Behavior College Pet Grooming Program combines flexible online coursework with real-world, hands-on mentor training. You'll build the skills and confidence to launch a professional grooming career - at your own pace, from anywhere.
Why choose a structured program? A professional foundation in grooming techniques, animal handling, and styling will prepare you to work confidently in any salon, mobile unit, or veterinary office setting.
With 25+ years of experience certifying animal professionals, Animal Behavior College has helped thousands of students transform their passion for pets into a rewarding, lasting career in grooming.
Why Become a Professional Pet Groomer?
There are many great reasons for animal lovers to pursue a career in pet grooming.
Here are just a few.
Pet Grooming Program Overview
The ABC Pet Grooming Program gives you everything you need to launch a confident, skilled grooming career - from your first lesson to your first client.
Complete 150+ hours of real-world grooming practice under the guidance of a qualified local mentor groomer - experience that employers and clients value.
A professional grooming toolkit is shipped directly to you when you enroll - so you can start practicing from day one without extra expense.
Every ABC student has access to program managers who guide, encourage, and support you from enrollment through graduation and beyond.
Earn the nationally recognized ABC Pet Groomer certification upon successful completion - the credential salons, spas, and pet businesses look for.
How the Program Works
Program Curriculum
Animal Behavior College offers a hybrid grooming program that combines online learning with hands-on mentor training. Our modules take you from grooming fundamentals all the way to graduation-day readiness.
Mentor training connects you with a qualified local groomer for 150+ hours of real-world hands-on experience. This program includes Pet CPR & First Aid certification.
Where Will Your Career Take You?
Certified pet groomers work in a wide range of settings. Here are some of the most popular career paths for Animal Behavior College grooming graduates.
Tuition & Financing
All payment plans include your study materials, groomer toolkit, program access, and mentor training. No credit check required on monthly plans.
Military and veteran discounts available. Contact us for current pricing and available promotions.
What Our Grooming Graduates Say
Recognized. Respected. Trusted.
The ABC Pet Grooming Program is approved and recognized by leading organizations in the pet care industry.
Start Your Pet Grooming Career Today
Join thousands of graduates who turned their love for animals into a rewarding pet grooming career. Enroll today and start learning in minutes.
