Penn Foster Career School
Pet Groomer - Career Diploma

There are certain skills you need to begin a career as a Pet Groomer. The Penn Foster Career School Pet Groomer Program helps you learn them quickly and conveniently.

You’ll get training in:

  • Maintenance and care of kennels and crates
  • Dog types, personalities, and handling
  • Cat types, personalities, and handling
  • Anatomy and health care of dogs and cats
  • Equipment use and care

Why complete a Pet Groomer training program? With the right credentials, you can:

  • Work for a grooming salon, pet shop, or start your own business.
  • Work for a veterinary clinic or kennel.

Demand for Pet Groomers will increase 22% by 20121. Because pet ownership is on the rise, there’s an increasing demand for skilled professionals to keep dogs and cats bathed, brushed, and trimmed!


1Growth figures represent a ten-year period ending 2012. Source: ”National Industry-Occupation Employment Matrix,” a publication of the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

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