{"id":13066,"date":"2021-05-20T07:00:51","date_gmt":"2021-05-20T11:00:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.doggroomingcourse.com\/?p=13066"},"modified":"2021-05-20T07:00:51","modified_gmt":"2021-05-20T11:00:51","slug":"how-much-does-dog-grooming-school-cost","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.qcpetstudies.com\/blog\/2021\/05\/how-much-does-dog-grooming-school-cost","title":{"rendered":"How Much Does Dog Grooming School Cost?"},"content":{"rendered":"[vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column_text]So, you&#8217;ve decided to pursue your dream of working as a professional dog groomer. Congratulations! If you&#8217;re reading this article, it&#8217;s because you&#8217;re interested in starting your career on the best foot possible by getting properly <a href=\"\/2020\/03\/maximize-your-time-at-home-by-getting-your-dog-grooming-certification\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">trained and certified<\/a>. Good call! Now the question is: will this training fit into your budget? How much <em>does\u00a0<\/em>dog grooming school cost?<\/p>\n<p>Well, that really depends on a few factors&#8230; So, let&#8217;s delve into them![\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][image_with_animation image_url=&#8221;13075&#8243; alignment=&#8221;&#8221; animation=&#8221;None&#8221; border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; box_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; max_width=&#8221;100%&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column_text]\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_80 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qcpetstudies.com\/blog\/2021\/05\/how-much-does-dog-grooming-school-cost\/#Picking_the_Right_Dog_Grooming_School_for_YOU\" >Picking the Right Dog Grooming School for YOU!<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qcpetstudies.com\/blog\/2021\/05\/how-much-does-dog-grooming-school-cost\/#How_Much_Does_Dog_Grooming_School_Cost\" >How Much Does Dog Grooming School Cost?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qcpetstudies.com\/blog\/2021\/05\/how-much-does-dog-grooming-school-cost\/#How_Much_Does_Dog_Grooming_School_Cost_QC_Pet_Studies\" >How Much Does Dog Grooming School Cost: QC Pet Studies<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Picking_the_Right_Dog_Grooming_School_for_YOU\"><\/span>Picking the Right Dog Grooming School for YOU!<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;30&#8243;][vc_column_text]Before you enroll\u00a0<em>anywhere<\/em>, it&#8217;s first important to decide which dog grooming school is truly the best match for you and your goals. So, ask yourself:[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;30&#8243;]<div class=\"nectar-fancy-ul\" data-list-icon=\"icon-salient-thin-line\" data-animation=\"true\" data-animation-delay=\"250\" data-color=\"accent-color\" data-spacing=\"default\" data-alignment=\"left\"> \n<ul>\n<li>Do you want to pursue your training online or in-person?<\/li>\n<li>Is it important for you to stay within a specific budget?<\/li>\n<li>Do you already have your own grooming equipment or will you need equipment provided to you?<\/li>\n<li>In how much time do you want to ideally graduate from your training and become certified?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n <\/div>[divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;30&#8243;][vc_column_text]Here are some helpful resources we strongly recommend reading over, to assist in finding the best dog grooming school for you:[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;30&#8243;]<div class=\"nectar-fancy-ul\" data-list-icon=\"icon-salient-thin-line\" data-animation=\"true\" data-animation-delay=\"250\" data-color=\"accent-color\" data-spacing=\"default\" data-alignment=\"left\"> \n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"\/learning-online\/class-vs-online-dog-grooming-schools\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Learning In-Class vs. Online<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/2017\/08\/choose-dog-grooming-school\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How to Choose a Dog Grooming School<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/2020\/05\/beware-these-6-shady-signs-when-looking-into-an-online-dog-grooming-school\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Beware These 6 Shady Signs When Looking Into an Online Dog Grooming School!<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/2018\/11\/ask-these-4-questions-before-enrolling-in-an-online-dog-grooming-school\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ask These 4 Questions Before Enrolling in Online Dog Grooming School<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/2018\/08\/how-to-compare-accredited-online-pet-grooming-schools\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How to Compare Accredited Online Pet Grooming Schools<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n <\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column_text]\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Much_Does_Dog_Grooming_School_Cost\"><\/span>How Much Does Dog Grooming School Cost?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column_text]\n<h3>In-Person Dog Grooming School<\/h3>\n[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;30&#8243;][vc_column_text]For some, in-person learning is the preferred option. If this is the case for you, all the power to you! Just be aware that brick and mortar schools, by rule of thumb, are <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bestvalueschools.com\/faq\/is-attending-college-online-cheaper-than-attending-a-traditional-college\/#:~:text=Online%20schools&amp;text=They%20usually%20do%20not%20have,and%2Dmortar%20colleges%20and%20universities.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">typically more expensive<\/a> than online schools. This is due to the fact that brick and mortars have additional overhead costs that get factored into your tuition, such as:[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;30&#8243;]<div class=\"nectar-fancy-ul\" data-list-icon=\"icon-salient-thin-line\" data-animation=\"true\" data-animation-delay=\"250\" data-color=\"accent-color\" data-spacing=\"default\" data-alignment=\"left\"> \n<ul>\n<li>Building maintenance;<\/li>\n<li>Providing equipment and\/or food for students;<\/li>\n<li>Maintaining onsite staff, etc.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n <\/div>[divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;30&#8243;][image_with_animation image_url=&#8221;13074&#8243; alignment=&#8221;&#8221; animation=&#8221;None&#8221; border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; box_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; max_width=&#8221;100%&#8221;][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;30&#8243;][vc_column_text]If you wish to complete your dog grooming training in-person, the cost of your tuition will really depend on\u00a0<em>where\u00a0<\/em>it is you&#8217;d like to enroll. Since tuition varies from place to place, it&#8217;s difficult to narrow down an exact price point. However, here are 3 examples of brick and mortar dog grooming schools (and their tuition rates), as found during our research:[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;30&#8243;]<div class=\"nectar-fancy-ul\" data-list-icon=\"icon-salient-thin-line\" data-animation=\"true\" data-animation-delay=\"250\" data-color=\"accent-color\" data-spacing=\"default\" data-alignment=\"left\"> \n<h4>School #1<\/h4>\n<h5>10-Week Training (Part 1) &#8211; Total Cost: Approx. $6,435<\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li>Tuition: $4600<\/li>\n<li>Application Processing Fee: $200<\/li>\n<li>Tool Kits: $1200 + HST<\/li>\n<li>Dog Grooming Manual: $110 + HST<\/li>\n<li>School Work Uniform: $50<\/li>\n<li>Optional Fees (purchased as needed): $275<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h5>10-Week Training (Part 2) &#8211; Total Cost: Approx. $5,675<\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li>Tuition: $4600<\/li>\n<li>Application Processing Fee: $200<\/li>\n<li>Tool Kits: $600 + HST<\/li>\n<li>Optional Fees (purchased as needed): $275<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>School #2<\/h4>\n<h5>Six-Month Groom Tech (Level One) Training Program, Prerequisite for Dog Groomer Course &#8211; Total Cost: Approx. $1,960<\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li>Tuition: $900<\/li>\n<li>Course Textbooks: 185<\/li>\n<li>Toolkit: $875<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h5>10-Week Dog Grooming Course (Level 2) &#8211; Total Cost: Approx. $1,775<\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li>Tuition: $900<\/li>\n<li>Toolkit: $875<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>School #3<\/h4>\n<h5>500-Hour Dog Grooming Program &#8211; Total Cost: $12,300<\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li>Tuition: $10,800<\/li>\n<li>Equipment and Books: $1,500<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n <\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column_text]\n<h3>Online Dog Grooming School<\/h3>\n[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;30&#8243;][vc_column_text]If the COVID pandemic has taught us nothing else, it&#8217;s that online schooling is truly the way of the future. Not only does it provide a uniquely attractive level of flexibility; it&#8217;s a <em>lot\u00a0<\/em>more budget-friendly, too. No, you may not get the same type of learning environment, wherein you&#8217;re surrounded by fellow peers, as you would in a brick and mortar school. However, the\u00a0<em>right\u00a0<\/em>online grooming school will still give you <a href=\"\/2018\/11\/busting-myths-about-online-dog-grooming-school\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">the exact same, high-quality level<\/a> of textbook, video, and hands-on training!<\/p>\n<p>As discussed earlier, there&#8217;s no &#8220;one size fits all&#8221; when it comes to the tuition of online dog grooming school. Again, the cost will vary from school to school. So, make sure you do your research, shop around, and see what your options are! The beauty of online schooling is that you have a LOT more choices at your disposal, since location won&#8217;t limit you.<\/p>\n<p>Plus, you&#8217;ll find that there are plenty of schools that provide you with your very own equipment &#8211; sometimes, included as part of the course tuition (and not as a separate fee)![\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;30&#8243;][image_with_animation image_url=&#8221;13073&#8243; alignment=&#8221;&#8221; animation=&#8221;None&#8221; border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; box_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; max_width=&#8221;100%&#8221;][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;30&#8243;][vc_column_text]Based on our research, here are 3 examples of online dog grooming schools and their current tuition rates:[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;30&#8243;]<div class=\"nectar-fancy-ul\" data-list-icon=\"icon-salient-thin-line\" data-animation=\"true\" data-animation-delay=\"250\" data-color=\"accent-color\" data-spacing=\"default\" data-alignment=\"left\"> \n<h4>School #1<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Tuition: $614<\/li>\n<li>Self-paced certification program<\/li>\n<li>Does not provide grooming tools\/equipment<\/li>\n<li>Does not provide physical copy of course textbooks\/videos<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>School #2<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Tuition $1250 USD<\/li>\n<li>Self-paced diploma program<\/li>\n<li>Does not provide grooming tools\/equipment<\/li>\n<li>Only ships physical course materials (by request) within North America<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>School #3<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Tuition ranges from $3,999 USD to $6,195 USD, depending on payment arrangement and\/or available discounts<\/li>\n<li>Self-paced certification course<\/li>\n<li>Includes 37-piece grooming kit<\/li>\n<li>Includes\u00a0Pet CPR and First Aid Certification (good for 2 years)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n <\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column_text]\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Much_Does_Dog_Grooming_School_Cost_QC_Pet_Studies\"><\/span>How Much Does Dog Grooming School Cost: QC Pet Studies<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;30&#8243;][vc_column_text]Here&#8217;s a fun fact: when it comes to online dog grooming schools, <a href=\"\/about\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">QC Pet Studies<\/a> continuously ranks as one of the top favorites internationally! With a strong A+ ranking from the Better Business Bureau, self-paced training, and certifications you can proudly carry with you throughout your professional career, QC is known for turning dreams into a reality!<\/p>\n<p>In terms of bang for your buck, we&#8217;ve meticulously designed our online training programs to give YOU as many benefits as possible &#8211; while still going easy on your budget. What do we mean by this? Well, let&#8217;s take a closer look&#8230;[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;30&#8243;]<div class=\"nectar-fancy-ul\" data-list-icon=\"icon-salient-thin-line\" data-animation=\"true\" data-animation-delay=\"250\" data-color=\"accent-color\" data-spacing=\"default\" data-alignment=\"left\"> \n<ul>\n<li>QC Pet Studies&#8217; tuition for our internationally-recognized <a href=\"\/online-courses\/dog-grooming\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Dog Grooming Course<\/a> is $2398 USD.<\/li>\n<li>However, you have a couple different options for how you can pay it!<\/li>\n<li>If you choose to pay in full, we&#8217;ll knock $400 OFF the total price.<\/li>\n<li>If you choose to pay through our monthly payment plan, you&#8217;ll need only pay a deposit of $99 at the time of enrollment, followed by 18 monthly payments of $127.72.<\/li>\n<li>Furthermore, you&#8217;ll also be able to get TWO certification courses for the price of ONE! All students who enroll in the Dog Grooming Course automatically receive our <a href=\"\/online-courses\/first-aid-for-groomers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">First Aid for Groomers Course<\/a> at no additional cost!<\/li>\n<li>If you\u00a0<em>also\u00a0<\/em>wish to enroll in our Dog Training Course as well, you&#8217;ll be able to get this program at 50% off, too!<\/li>\n<li>As part of your Dog Grooming Course tuition, we&#8217;ll also mail you a comprehensive <a href=\"\/blog\/2018\/05\/groomers-guide-whats-included-free-dog-grooming-kit\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">starter grooming kit<\/a>!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n <\/div>[divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;30&#8243;][vc_column_text]Want to learn more about QC Pet Studies? 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