Enroll in a Pet Grooming Course in Texas & Start Your New Career

If you’re interested in learning dog grooming in Texas – whether as a new career or to strengthen your skills – there are several schools and training programs throughout the state. Below you’ll find in-person grooming schools that focus on hands-on experience, as well as hybrid options that blend classroom learning with real-world practice.

Note: Remember to check with the School to see if any of the course details have changed. Prices are listed to give you a rough comparative idea but could change from month to month.

Texas All Breed Grooming School — Arlington, Texas

This school offers a Professional Dog Grooming program with classroom and salon training. Coursework includes practical grooming skills and breed styling techniques, and students receive a certificate upon completion.

Course: Professional Dog Grooming
- Type of course: Face to face
- Duration: 480 hours (12 weeks)
- Cost of course: $6302
- Certificate awarded upon graduation
- Approved? Yes

Texas Grooming School — Fort Worth, Texas

This school provides an in-person grooming program covering bathing, styling techniques, and breed-specific cuts. Training is delivered onsite with supervised practice.

Course: Professional Grooming Program
Type: Face-to-face
Duration: Approximately 12 weeks
Certificate awarded: Confirm with school

Grooming Academy of Texas — Austin Area

The Grooming Academy of Texas offers diploma-level grooming training with a focus on practical skill development. Instruction is delivered onsite and includes supervised grooming work.

Course: Professional Grooming Diploma
Type: Onsite training
Certificate awarded: Yes (confirm details with provider)

The Dog House Pet Salon Academy — Houston, Texas

This academy offers structured grooming programs that progress from basic bathing skills to full grooming and business-focused training.

Programs available:
- Bather Program
- Basic Groomer Program
- Groomer Program
- Entrepreneur Program
Type: Face-to-face, hands-on training

Houston Pet Grooming Academy — Houston, Texas

A local grooming academy offering in-person instruction with an emphasis on practical grooming skills and small group learning.

Course: Professional Pet Grooming Training
Type: Face-to-face

Friend & Companion Pet Grooming and Teaching Academy — Houston, Texas

This academy provides entry-level grooming instruction covering core grooming skills and salon preparation.

Course: Basic Grooming Course
Type: Face-to-face
Certificate awarded: Confirm with school

Houston’s Golden Paws School of Dog Styling — Houston, Texas

Golden Paws offers grooming instruction focused on practical grooming techniques and styling fundamentals.

Course: Dog Styling and Grooming Program
Type: Hands-on, onsite training

San Antonio Grooming Academy — San Antonio, Texas

A regional grooming school providing face-to-face instruction designed to support entry into professional grooming roles.

Course: Professional Grooming Training
Type: Face-to-face

Shear Excellence Dog Grooming Academy — Leander, Texas

This academy offers onsite grooming instruction focused on practical grooming skills and industry preparation.

Course: Dog Grooming Training
Type: Onsite training

APG Academy — Plano, Texas

APG Academy provides in-person grooming education aimed at preparing students for salon or mobile grooming work.

Course: Professional Pet Grooming Training
Type: Face-to-face

Pet Grooming Academy — Dallas, Texas

A Dallas-based grooming program offering hands-on grooming instruction.

Course: Dog Grooming Training
Type: Onsite training

Additional Training Options in Texas

Some colleges and training organisations also offer grooming-related programs:

South Texas College — Professional Dog Grooming program combining online theory with supervised practical experience
Austin Community College (Continuing Education) — Professional Dog Grooming program aligned with industry standards
Animal Behavior College (Online) — Online dog grooming training with a local externship component