Academy of Animal Arts and Sciences

"I thought a grooming school prices would be much less than a regular dog grooming salon. The prices here are the same as any grooming salon, and it is a school. Your prices are too much the same as a professional , sorry no discount pricing, to add on costs without telling a customer is not acceptable. Killing fleas and matting is part of the job and there should never be exta costs part of the job. I groom my own dogs now it does not take much to remove matted fur."

"Absolutely just a great place to learn . How to groom your own dog or obtain your license to become a groomer . The owners have been in buisness for over 30 plus years and have thier own show dogs over the years. Love the owners so they so kind"

"This program was truly a great experience, I took the basic groomer program and it gave me a great foundation. Despite only being there for 2 months I received great quality teaching. Teri, the Director, is an absolute PRO at what she does, she has so many tips and tricks that you can only gain with years and years of experience, and she sees the best in all of her students. Not only does she see the best, she actually shows genuine interest in them. Sue, the Vet Technician/Prep Instructor, also was an asset to the program and gave us so much knowledge on what to look for when it came to zoonotic diseases, skin conditions, abnormal behavior with the animals, etc. Rick, the Admissions Director, also was always there If you had any questions about the program and was always willing to help with whatever you needed. The staff all worked as a team and that is something that was very appreciated and made everything work smoothly. After graduation I started working as a groomer only a week later, I realized that even though I had much to learn I was still ready and equipped to work in a grooming salon with groomers that have 7+ years of experience. I loved this program and I would go back! Anyone who is wanting to get into grooming should definitely take the opportunity to learn with Teri."

"There is not enough good I can say about this school and the staff! You learn the breeds and the standards of how the dogs should look in the ring. You learn about health concerns, skin issues, signs of heat stroke, and even learn CPR. Sue is an amazing and knowledgeable woman, and is the vet tech on staff there. You learn a lot from her and she's there to help with anything you need! Rick and Dennis are the men behind the scenes, taking care of all the technical stuff and making sure you have what you need to graduate, right down to helping you find a job, and booking the dogs you'll be learning with. Terri is the main attraction though. She not only teaches you proper scissoring and blading technique, but also teaches you why it's so important to do things properly. The safety of you and your dog is top priority! She teaches you little tricks of the trade, that not only makes it easier for you as a groomer, as little stress on the dog as possible, but also things that help you stand out over other groomers! You are taught to do a high quality job that your clients will love! Even tips of the trade on salon operation as well. And I will tell you, you will never meet more friendly and giving people as Rick and Terri. They are truly what makes that school special. Also if grooming isn't your thing, I believe they are starting a vet tech program soon! If you have high standards, have a strong love for animals, and are willing to put effort into learning, Terri will bring you to greatness as a groomer. And that this is the school for you. I truly value my time spent with all of them, and miss them dearly."