Find a Dog Grooming School Near You
Looking to learn dog grooming? Check out schools, TAFEs, and training providers across Australia and NZ, including igroomschool partners offering hands-on, industry-based certification.
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Dog Diversity Grooming School
Location: Seddon, Victoria
One of Melbourne's most established grooming schools, offering small-cohort hands-on training from a working salon environment, with pathways into igroomschool Industry Certification, short courses, Certificate III practicum, and DIY classes for pet owners.
Australasian Dog Grooming Academy
Location: Mornington, Victoria
A working salon-based school on the Mornington Peninsula offering a range of courses from four-week intensives and assistant training through to private and DIY options, with hands-on experience from day one.
Tasmanian Grooming Academy
Location: Launceston & Hobart, TAS
A small-cohort school offering Pet Stylist and Bather/Assistant courses with hands-on practical training, online theory, and igroomschool Industry Certification.
Groom & Grow
Location: Thomastown, Victoria
A small-cohort school offering igroomschool Industry Certification pathways for Pet Stylists and Groomers Assistants, combining online theory with hands-on practical training, plus a one-day DIY option for pet owners.
Companion Animal Grooming Institute of Australia
Location: South Perth WA
A Perth-based school offering beginner through to professional-level courses, plus one-off workshops and seminars covering topics from Asian fusion to breed-specific styling and difficult dogs.
Elite Dog Grooming Academy
Location: Oak Flats, NSW
Elite Dog Grooming Academy Oak Flats, NSW. Small-class hands-on training in two, four, and six-week formats led by Tiarne, a multi-award-winning competition groomer and member of Groom Team Australia, with private tuition and DIY options also available.
Angels Grooming Academy
Locations: Massey, Howick & Christchurch, NZ.
Four progressive five-week course blocks from beginner to advanced, taught by a team of certified Master Groomers across three locations, with courses tailored to career starters and experienced groomers looking to upskill.
South Metropolitan TAFE
Location: Bentley, WA
A two-semester, full-time Certificate III in Animal Care Services (Pet Grooming) delivered through a dedicated on-campus pet grooming clinic, with 100 hours of industry work placement included.
Dog Collective Co Grooming Academy
Location: Southport, Queensland
A 12-day hands-on course run by owner-operator Tammy, covering breed clips, business setup, and ongoing 12-month mentoring support, with all dog models supplied.
Australian Academy of Professional Pet Grooming
Location: Gymea, NSW
A nationally accredited, hands-on school offering a wide range of courses from Certificate III and grooming assistant through to advanced breed styling, with small classes, strong employer connections, and accommodation available for interstate students.
Petbarn Grooming Academy
Locations: We offer courses in select locations in Qld, NSW, VIC and WA.
Multiple locations (QLD, NSW, VIC, WA). A five-week nationally accredited Certificate III course delivered in partnership with Heiniger Academy, with small classes of three students and a practical pet grooming short course option also available.
KT's Dog & Cat Grooming Academy
Location: Berwick, WA
A state-of-the-art academy run by third-generation groomer Kylie Tatti, offering hands-on training in dog and cat grooming alongside Certificate III, with seminars from guest industry artists and a focus on business skills alongside technique.
Pet Stylist Academy
Location: Broadbeach Waters, QLD
A Gold Coast-based RTO delivering nationally accredited qualifications in dog grooming from Certificate III through to Bather/Brusher level, with government funding available for eligible Queensland and NSW students.
Before You Enrol
Choosing the right course is one of the most important decisions you'll make as a new groomer. These articles cover what to look for, what to avoid, and what happens after you graduate.
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