Learn the art of grooming from a school that’s been teaching it since 1979
Whether you’re starting a new career, sharpening your skills, or opening your own salon, Pampered Paws gives you hands-on training from working stylists — not a classroom theory course. Train at your pace, four weeks at a time.
Why Choose Pampered PawsA track record you can build a career on
For more than 45 years, Pampered Paws has trained groomers who go on to do this for a living — and for themselves.
80% of our graduates run their own grooming businesses
in Canada, the United States, Japan, Germany, England, Australia, and more than a dozen other countries. When you train here, you’re learning a craft that travels, in an industry that keeps growing.
Three things set our training apart
Hands-on from day one
You learn on real coats, with real animals, guided by stylists who groom every day. Handling, speed, and accuracy are taught the way they're actually used on the salon floor.
Individualized instruction
Our programs are built in four-week units so your training matches your starting point and your goals. You're not pushed through a fixed track that ignores what you already know.
A name clients recognize
Graduating from a school with a 45-year reputation means something when you're building your own client list or applying for your first grooming role.
Who Is This For?Is grooming school right for you?
Our students come from all kinds of backgrounds. You might be:
Starting a new career
You're drawn to animals and ready for hands-on, people-and-pet work that's always in demand
Already working with animals
You're a bather, kennel assistant, or vet tech ready to move up into styling
A working groomer levelling up
You're looking to master advanced scissor work or specialty skills
Opening your own salon
You want the full skill set to run your own table with confidence
A pet owner
who simply wants to learn to care for your own dog between visits
Not sure where you’d fit?
That’s what the enrolment conversation is for — tell us your background and we’ll point you to the right program.
Schooling at Pampered PawsOur programs
Choose a starting point — or talk to us about a path that combines several.
Groomers Professional Development Program
Train from bather to professional, four weeks at a time.
Enhanced Stylist Professional Development Program
Perfect scissor work, speed and accuracy for working stylists.
Business Owners Professional Animal Stylist Development Program
Run a profitable salon — from front desk to advanced grooming skills.
Advanced Scissor Program
Master fine scissoring and head styling for show-quality finishes.
Organizational Teachers Professional Development Program
Become a licensed Master Instructor and train the next generation.
Private Lesson for Pet Owners
One-on-one grooming lessons customized to your own pet.
EnrolmentHow to Enrol
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Full payment schedules, refund terms, and program policies are available on our Policies & Refunds page.
Find your program
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Tell us about yourself
Submit a short enrolment inquiry with your background and goals. Our school team reviews it and reaches out directly.
Confirm your start date
Programs run in cohorts, and spots fill first-come, first-served. Full payment is due 60 days before your start date, with an installment option on larger certificate programs.
Frequently asked questions
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