Step-by-step online learning designed to take you from beginner to confident dog groomer, with the skills to start your own business or work professionally in the grooming industry. This internationally accredited course can be studied at your own pace, from home, with flexible payment plan options available.
I love dogs and always wanted to be a groomer.
"What started as a dream and a small setup at home has grown into my own successful grooming business. I now have a beautiful salon space, amazing clients and a career working with dogs that I absolutely love."
Jodi Gooding, Gold Coast QLD
Real feedback from students who have completed our Dog Grooming courses and started their journey in the industry.
“I found myself staying up late studying because I genuinely enjoyed the course so much. The structure is easy to follow, the mentor feedback was incredibly encouraging, and the knowledge I gained made me feel excited about starting my own business.”
“After completing another grooming course, I found this one to be far more in-depth and better structured. The content is clearer and more supportive, and I feel it’s helping me build real confidence for working in the industry.”
“A really well-structured course that was easy to follow. I received great support whenever I needed it. I would highly recommend it to anyone starting out in dog grooming. Since completing the course, I now run my own successful grooming salon, Ruff Cutz Pet Salon.”
Our online dog grooming course is designed for those who want to turn their passion for dogs into a rewarding career. As you build your grooming skills, you’ll also develop the confidence and knowledge to take the first steps toward starting your own dog grooming business.
Just like Antonia, who opened a beautiful salon from her home garage, you can transform a simple space into a fully equipped grooming salon and start building a thriving business doing what you love.
Most of our graduates go on to start their own dog grooming businesses, often from home, mobile setups, or small salon spaces as they build their client base. This offers flexibility, independence, and the ability to grow at their own pace. Some graduates choose to gain experience in established salons, veterinary clinics, pet retail grooming services, or mobile grooming companies before launching their own business. Others move into specialist areas such as breed styling, show grooming, or behaviour-sensitive grooming.
Most students start out wanting to turn their love of dogs into a rewarding career, and many achieve this within a year of starting their online dog grooming course. See what our students have acheived.
Our courses are designed for beginners in dog grooming and animal care. You’ll learn how to groom different dog breeds and coat types, and how to adapt your techniques using clippers, scissors, and blades safely and effectively.
You’ll explore breed groups, coat types, and grooming styles, helping you build the confidence to handle real grooming scenarios. Lessons are delivered through video tutorials, quizzes, and interactive activities in a flexible, self-paced format with no deadlines or time pressure.
There are no exams — instead, you’ll complete structured assessments as you progress. Your learning is supported by our experienced dog grooming mentor, Hannah, who runs her own successful grooming salon and will guide you as you complete your assessments.
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Our Professional Dog Grooming Diploma and Dog Behaviour and Training Certificate are internationally accredited by the International Council for Online Educational Standards (ICOES).
This accreditation confirms that our courses have been independently reviewed and meet high standards for quality, content, and delivery. You’ll receive a certificate of completion once you graduate, demonstrating that you have successfully completed professional training.
This is an ICOES-accredited course. It is not a nationally recognised AQF qualification.
Included with all dog grooming courses this month, your complete business resource suite goes beyond the core training to help you confidently set up and run your own dog grooming business.
Alongside your training, you’ll receive professionally designed, ready-to-use business templates that can be customised with your own branding, services, and policies — helping you save time, look professional, and start faster.
Included FREE for students enrolling this month
Your 34-page business template pack includes:
This course includes 12 interactive modules, carefully designed to teach you how to become a confident, professional dog groomer.
You are not alone on this journey. When you enrol, you’ll gain access to our exclusive Pet Courses online community- filled with students learning, growing and supporting each other every step of the way. Share your progress, ask questions, get feedback and celebrate your wins with people who truly understand what you’re working towards.
Learn together. Grow together. Succeed together.I started with no grooming experience — just a love of dogs and a dream of working with them.
"At first I lacked confidence, but once I started learning and practising on my dogs, Ziggy and Simba, everything began to change.
As my skills grew, so did my belief in what was possible, and I eventually launched Kylie’s Home Dog Grooming. Now I run my own home salon, set my own hours, and do work I truly love."Kylie Carthew-Evans
Owner, Kylie’s Home Dog Grooming
From first-time beginners to confident professionals, hundreds of our students have transformed their love for animals into real careers—starting home businesses, mobile grooming services, and working in professional salons.
Julie's business started out by just word of mouth, with people stopping to ask who groomed her dogs. Before long she had dozens of regular clients and now happily works 2 days a week in her own salon.
Nicole wanted a business that would fit around her new family that she could do from home. She had always loved dogs and dreamed of a career where she could work with them every day.
While studying, Sandi decided to post in her local dog park Facebook group to offer half price grooms so that she could get some models to practice on. She ended up being inundated with clients and after only a few weeks was able to charge full price.
Amanda used to go and watch her friend groom dogs which inspired her to study dog grooming. She helped out at her friends salon, shaving dogs pads and trimming nails and managed to secure a job at a local grooming and day care facility. Amanda has since set up her own part time business as well.
After 35 years in insurance, Lisa decided to follow her dreams and start her own dog grooming business. After graduating, she converted a spare bedroom into a salon and embarked on an exciting new chapter in her life. She hasn't looked back since!
After graduating, Alyson nervously opened her salon. She was worried she wouldn't have enough clients so kept her two part time jobs going. After just 2 weeks she quit her part time jobs because she was running out of appointments for her clients!
Having always loved dogs, Brooklyn dreamed of a career as a dog groomer. Whilst studying for year 12, she completed her Dog Grooming Diploma and set up a small salon from her parents home. She has since gone on to specialise in Asian fusion and teddy bear styles having achieved so much at such a young age.
Having a background in dog behaviour and training, embarking on a career in dog grooming was a perfect match for Brigitte. After pestering everyone she knew with a dog to gain experience, Brigitte opened a small home salon. Following it's success, she is now in the process of expanding into an upmarket boarding facility as well.
As a vet nurse, dog grooming complimented Sharons career really well and offerred her a back up career to earn extra money. Sharon now operates a grooming business 1-2 days a week out of a local pet shop, giving her great variety in her working week.
Dog grooming was a career that Kelly always wanted to pursue. While studying she practiced on friends and families dogs, setting up her mobile dog wash and grooming business before she even graduated. Initially starting out part time, she got so busy that she now operates full time.
Having always loved dogs, grooming was the perfect career for Jodi. She started out by creating a balinese style hut in her garage. After doing letter drops and grooming friends and families dogs, her business has now expanded to work out of a beautiful renovated home salon.
After suffering some medical issues, Kurtis needed a new career that offered him more flexibility. He had the opportunity to purchase an established mobile business, so while studying he shadowed the previous owner, and was then ready to hit the ground running in his new mobile trailer.
Having fostered and adopted many animals, Jayne felt in her happy place surrounded by dogs. She took the plunge by enrolling to study dog grooming, finally following her passion. Now working alongside a friend and specialising in dogs with special needs, her only regret is that at 61 she wishes she had done it sooner!
As a mobile dog washer, Mel was receiving so many customers asking her to groom that she decided to upskill, completing her Dog Grooming Diploma. Now 6 months on she is loving her job and looking forward to establishing a home based salon in the near future.
Leanne was frustrated when her beloved elderly Poodle was refused grooming. So she took it upon herself to learn. She now enjoys helping others out as her new found hobby.
Hannah Grice is the owner and head groomer of her own boutique grooming business, The Dog House, which she initially started from her garage until outgrowing the space and moving to a commercial property.
Hannah has an extensive list of credentials as a renowned groomer and trainer having won awards in both grooming and obedience competitions with her beloved Poodles, Ivy and Raven.
Easy to navigate, step by step learning led by industry experts. Enjoy one-on-one tutor support with the flexibility of no time limits.
On average, successful students take 6-8 months to complete this course
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