Eastside Academy of Dog Grooming

Your Journey to Becoming a Pet Grooming Professional

 

Our comprehensive program is designed to build your skills progressively. We welcome students aged 18 and older, with flexible full-time and part-time schedules to fit your life.

Program Options & Milestones The program is based on a 6-hour day (9:00 am - 3:00 pm).

• Full-Time: Attend Tuesday through Friday and complete the program in about 17 weeks. Most students can fully groom a dog in just 12 weeks.

• Part-Time: Attend two consecutive days per week (e.g., Tuesday/Wednesday or Thursday/Friday). You'll typically graduate in 23-34 weeks, and you can fully groom a dog in about 18-29 weeks.

Every three weeks, we hold a "checkpoint" to ensure you're mastering the fundamentals:

• Weeks 1-3: Focus on bathing, drying, and handling.

• Weeks 4-6: Learn prep work, clippering, and scissoring.

• Weeks 7-9: Bring it all together with breed-specific patterns.

• Weeks 10-12: Work independently on routines and time management.

The final weeks are dedicated to your exams—a written test and three practical applications (de-shedding, handling, and pattern work). Graduation takes place on your last day of class.

 

Student Expectations & Policies

 

We've designed our policies to ensure a safe, professional, and positive learning environment for everyone.

Attendance & Scheduling We ask that you arrive 10-15 minutes before your scheduled start time. If you'll be more than 5 minutes late, please call us.

Important Attendance Guidelines:

• If you need more than three consecutive days off, you must fill out a leave of absence form. Without one, this will be considered a voluntary withdrawal from the program, and all paid tuition will be forfeited.

• Full-time students with more than six absences in a month will be dropped from the program.

• Part-time students with more than three absences in a month will be dropped from the program.

Tuition & Payments The total cost of the program is $3,200. A $200 registration fee is due upfront.

• Full-Time Students: Your remaining balance is covered through weekly payments of $300 for 10 weeks.

• Part-Time Students: Your remaining balance is covered through weekly payments of $150 for 20 weeks.

Your diploma will be issued once your final payment is complete.

 

Safety, Conduct, & Professionalism

 

Our program mirrors the professional standards of the grooming industry. Your safety, the animals' safety, and your professional conduct are our top priorities.

• Grooming Safety: You are expected to follow all safety procedures, including never leaving animals unattended and sanitizing tools and surfaces between clients.

• Professional Conduct: We expect professional and respectful behavior at all times.

• Dress Code: A grooming smock or apron and closed-toe, non-slip shoes are required. Clothing with offensive language, hats, and excessive jewelry are not permitted.

• Parking: Please use the public parking lot on the north side of the street, across from the building, to reserve on-site spaces for our clients.

If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to reach out!