Master your craft, one groom at a time.
The Pretty Paws app turns professional grooming education into a game you actually want to play. Earn XP, unlock skill badges and move through 11 modules and 42 video lessons, from your first bath to certified Pet Stylist, alongside a community of pros.
Enrolled student? Your full first year is free with your course code.
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Every module works the same way
Each of the 11 modules lives inside the app. You move through it the same way every time, so you always know what’s next.
Watch
Learn the technique from step-by-step video lessons.
Practice
Work through the skill checklist on a real dog.
Prove it
Pass the module quiz to show you’ve got it down.
Level up
Earn XP, collect badges and unlock the next module.
Everything you need to grow as a groomer
Don’t just read about it. Try the features below.
Daily challenges that stack up
Earn XP from videos, skill checklists and daily challenges. Small wins every day add up to real skill.
Today’s challenge
Which of these clipper blades leaves the shortest coat?
Keep the streak alive
Consistency is how groomers get good. Log practice days to build your streak, earn milestone badges at 7, 30 and 90 days, and pick up bonus XP every week.
Build a streak
Learn from 30+ years of training groomers
Fundamentals, breed cuts and tools, built on the same proven training Connie Bailey has used to coach groomers for decades. Every video is tracked and rewarded, so it’s easy to see what you’ve finished and what’s next.
Never groom alone
Breed-specific chat rooms, direct messages and a feed for before-and-afters. Ask questions, share your work and learn from groomers at every level.
Community
11 modules. One clear path.
Scroll down the path. Each module has lessons, quizzes and skill checklists, and two of them end in a certificate.
A family academy, built on 30+ years of grooming training
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. Her work has been featured on multiple covers of Groomer to Groomer.
Every lesson, video and skill checklist in the app comes from that same proven training: the techniques, safety standards and breed-specific finishes she has taught groomers for decades.
Two ways in
Try the app free for 7 days
Create your account, explore the modules, and see how learning with XP, streaks and the community feels before you commit.
Start my free trialEnroll and get year one free
Choose a course package and your full first year in the app is free with your course code. Your package decides which modules you unlock.
Compare packagesBronze
- Modules 1–4
- Groomer Assistant certificate
- Community, XP, streaks and badges
Gold
- All 11 modules, both certificates
- Complete professional tool kit
- Pretty Paws Book Bundle
Silver
- All 11 modules
- Both certificates
- Community, XP, streaks and badges
What students are saying
“I am beyond grateful for the incredible journey I’ve had with Pretty Paws Grooming Academy. Completing this training has been such an exciting and transformative experience for me.”
Shana CasterStudent“Pretty Paws Grooming Academy exceeded all my expectations! The course was incredibly well-structured, professional, and packed with valuable knowledge.”
Dena OrtizStudentYou leveled up this page. Now do it for real.
Start your 7-day free trial and take your first steps toward certified Pet Stylist.
- All 11 modules laid out in one clear path
- XP, daily challenges, streaks and badges
- Step-by-step video lessons
- Breed rooms, DMs and the before-and-after feed
Questions, answered
How does the 7-day free trial work?
Enter your name and email above, then create your app account on the next page. You’ll have 7 days to explore the app, the modules and the community.
I’m enrolled in a course. Do I need the trial?
No. Enrolled students get the full first year of the app free with their course code. Choose “I’m enrolled” on the form, then enter your code when you create your account.
How do the app and the course packages fit together?
Every module lives in the app. Your package decides how far you go: Bronze unlocks Modules 1–4, while Silver and Gold unlock all 11 and both certificates. Gold also includes the tool kit and book bundle.
Do I need grooming experience?
No. Module 1 starts with canine anatomy and communication, and you learn safe handling long before advanced trims.
Does it work on my phone?
Yes. The app works on desktop and mobile, so you can learn wherever you are.
Who can I contact with questions?
Email prettypawsacademy@gmail.com and the Pretty Paws team will help.