Online dog grooming certification
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Could dog grooming be your next career?

Answer 3 quick questions and see which Pretty Paws path fits you. Then get our free Pro Groomer’s Tool List & At-Home Grooming Guide: the exact tools used in every lesson, plus step-by-step tips the pros use.

  • The 11 tools pros use
  • Clipper blade chart
  • Ear, teeth & nail routines
  • Pro line brushing method
Curriculum by Connie BaileyGrooming educator and former salon owner with 30+ years in the industry, featured on multiple Groomer to Groomer covers.
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Built for anyone who wants to groom professionally

Future groomers

Start from zero. Learn anatomy, safe handling, bathing and drying before you ever pick up clippers.

Mobile and rural groomers

Hands-on grooming school isn’t available everywhere. Learn the same professional techniques from wherever you live.

Salon owners

Train your bathers into groomers without taking hours away from your own grooming table.

Grooming is a skilled trade with real demand

$50K–$100K

Pet stylist earning potential per year

Source: thepetgroomer.org
$135B

Pet grooming market expected by 2032

Source: Factview Research
28%

Pet industry career growth, 2018–2028

Source: Zippia
Connie Bailey in her grooming salon
Connie Bailey on the cover of Groomer to Groomer, 2009
Groomer to Groomer, 2009
Connie Bailey on the cover of Groomer to Groomer, 2016
Groomer to Groomer, 2016
A family-built academy

30+ years of grooming expertise, now online

Pretty Paws was founded by Dustin Sumner and built on the expertise of his aunt, Connie Bailey. Over 30+ years in the grooming industry, Connie owned her own salon, developed professional grooming training programs, and coached groomers who went on to win industry competitions.

Together they turned Connie’s 30+ years of training experience into 11 modules and 42 video lessons, so anyone, anywhere, can learn to groom the professional way.

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The course was incredibly well-structured, professional, and packed with valuable knowledge. I’m so grateful for the support and expertise I received every step of the way.
Dena Ortiz, Pretty Paws student

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