classes & pricing
classes ranging from
bathing to first aid
Our purpose is to instruct our students on how to become a Professional Dog Groomer. Subjects covered in class, which include classroom and hands-on instruction, are as follows:
Bathing, brushing, combing, nail clipping, scissor work, drying techniques, ear care, anal glands expressing, behavior, first aid, CPR, and proper sanitation of a workstation and facility.
We will also instruct and demonstrate how a Professional Dog Groomer conducts themselves. This includes how to work with co-workers and the dogs, as well as how to conduct themselves around the owners.
you will need a
tool kit
High-quality tools are essential for producing a well-groomed dog. We provide these tools. We source the tools and provide a great value to professional groomers.
Tool Kit includes:
- Metal tooth comb – coarse and fine
- Slicker brush – small and large
- Undercoat rake – sizes 40, 30, 10, 7, 5 and 4
- Grooming noose and slip lead
- Quick stop
- Nail Clippers – large and small
- 7.5” Shears – straight, curved, and thinning
- Hemostats – non-locking
- Grooming smock
- Grooming clippers
Please specify whether you are left or right-handed. Left-handed tools may require an additional fee. A Tool Kit upgrade is available and can be discussed if the student requests—no refunds on the Tool Kit. Kit must be purchased through the Dog Grooming Academy of Indianapolis.
reasonably priced
what is the cost?
We have a standard pricing, that is comparable to surrounding grooming schools.
Tuition – $5,300
Tools kit – $1,100
Total Cost – $6,400
We accept Cash, Check or Credit Card for payment. Credit cards will incur a 3% convenience fee.
We do not offer in-house financing.