{"id":13237,"date":"2021-07-16T09:58:15","date_gmt":"2021-07-16T13:58:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.doggroomingcourse.com\/?p=13237"},"modified":"2021-07-16T09:58:15","modified_gmt":"2021-07-16T13:58:15","slug":"how-do-i-find-the-right-dog-grooming-school-near-me","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.qcpetstudies.com\/blog\/2021\/07\/how-do-i-find-the-right-dog-grooming-school-near-me","title":{"rendered":"How Do I Find the RIGHT Dog Grooming School Near Me?"},"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]If you\u2019re reading this article, it\u2019s probably because you\u2019ve decided to finally turn your dream of becoming a\u00a0<a href=\"\/your-dog-grooming-career\/#Career_Paths\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">professional dog groomer<\/a> into a reality. First of all, congratulations! You\u2019ve just taken the most important step, so you should definitely be proud of yourself. But now you might be wondering: &#8220;Where should I get my certification training? How do I find the\u00a0<em>right\u00a0<\/em>dog grooming school near me?&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Here&#8217;s the good news: you&#8217;ve come to the right place! Today, that\u2019s exactly what we\u2019re here to discuss. So, find a comfy place to put your feet up. In less time than it\u2019d take to watch one episode of your favorite show on Netflix, I\u2019m going to tell you EVERYTHING you need to know in order to get your dream career started in the right direction![\/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<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\/07\/how-do-i-find-the-right-dog-grooming-school-near-me\/#The_Importance_of_Dog_Grooming_School\" >The Importance of Dog Grooming School<\/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\/07\/how-do-i-find-the-right-dog-grooming-school-near-me\/#%E2%80%9CSo_How_Can_I_Find_the_Right_Dog_Grooming_School_Near_Me%E2%80%9D\" >&#8220;So, How Can I Find the Right Dog Grooming School Near Me?&#8221;<\/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\/07\/how-do-i-find-the-right-dog-grooming-school-near-me\/#In-Person_Dog_Grooming_School\" >In-Person Dog Grooming School<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qcpetstudies.com\/blog\/2021\/07\/how-do-i-find-the-right-dog-grooming-school-near-me\/#What_About_an_Online_Dog_Grooming_School\" >What About an\u00a0Online\u00a0Dog Grooming School?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qcpetstudies.com\/blog\/2021\/07\/how-do-i-find-the-right-dog-grooming-school-near-me\/#So_What_Are_You_Waiting_For\" >So, What Are You Waiting For?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Importance_of_Dog_Grooming_School\"><\/span>The Importance of Dog Grooming School<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]In the world of professional dog grooming, you absolutely\u00a0<em>need<\/em> to be a subject-matter expert. The only way to truly become a subject-matter expert is to get the necessary experience and credentials under their belt. Not only will dog grooming school give you this necessary skill-set; it\u2019ll dramatically <a href=\"\/2020\/04\/5-ways-to-get-more-clients-for-your-dog-grooming-business\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">increase your chances of booking clients<\/a>, since they\u2019ll be better able to trust their precious dogs being left in your care.<\/p>\n<p>Think of it this way: would you go get an operation performed on you by a guy whose medical \u201ctraining\u201d consisted solely of watching YouTube videos? Probably not.<\/p>\n<p>(And if so, I <em>definitely<\/em> have some questions I need answered\u2026)<\/p>\n<p>The reality is, clients expect the same standard from the dog groomers they choose to pay and work with. After all, their dogs are more than just dogs &#8211; they&#8217;re beloved and valued members of the family. Thus, expectations will be high \u2013 and rightfully so. If a client ever has the choice between hiring a groomer <em>with\u00a0<\/em>a professional certification, versus hiring a groomer <em>without\u00a0<\/em>one, they will ALWAYS choose the person with training.<\/p>\n<p>Trust me, your best bet for long-term success is to <a href=\"\/2020\/03\/maximize-your-time-at-home-by-getting-your-dog-grooming-certification\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">get a reputable certification<\/a>.[\/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;13241&#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<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%9CSo_How_Can_I_Find_the_Right_Dog_Grooming_School_Near_Me%E2%80%9D\"><\/span>&#8220;So, How Can I Find the Right Dog Grooming School Near Me?&#8221;<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]Now that you understand why dog grooming school is so important, the next step is to decide <em>which <\/em>school you should be training with. Luckily, there are countless options at your disposal, both in terms of <a href=\"\/learning-online\/class-vs-online-dog-grooming-schools\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">online and brick-and-mortar programs<\/a>. But with so many choices, it can be easily to feel a little overwhelmed. With so much information available, how can you truly know which dog grooming school near you is the\u00a0<em>right\u00a0<\/em>fit?<\/p>\n<p>Ultimately, it all boils down to you! What&#8217;s your preferred learning style\/preferences? What are the goals you have for your career as a groomer?<\/p>\n<p>Here are a few questions I recommend answering, in order to help you narrow down your educational needs:[\/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=\"1\" data-color=\"accent-color\" data-spacing=\"default\" data-alignment=\"left\"> \n<ul>\n<li>Do you prefer to learn in a physical classroom? Or would you rather learn from the comfort of home?<\/li>\n<li>How flexible is your schedule? Can you commit to set classroom hours every week? Or do you need more flexibility and would prefer to set your <em>own\u00a0<\/em>study schedule?<\/li>\n<li>What&#8217;s your budget for dog grooming school? Can you afford to pay the full tuition upfront, or would you benefit from a monthly payment plan?<\/li>\n<li>What type of dog groomer do you want to be? For instance, do you want to work within an existing salon? Start your own business? Provide mobile services?<\/li>\n<li>Is there a certain amount of time by which you&#8217;d prefer to graduate from dog grooming school and have your certification in hand?<\/li>\n<li>Consider your short AND long-term career goals as a groomer. What would the dog grooming school&#8217;s training need to look like in order to help you achieve these goals?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n <\/div>[divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;30&#8243;][vc_column_text]By going through each question and answering them honestly, you\u2019ll be able to make the first important decision: whether you want to attend a <em>physical<\/em> or an <em>online<\/em> dog grooming school.[\/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<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"In-Person_Dog_Grooming_School\"><\/span>In-Person Dog Grooming School<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]For some, brick-and-mortar schools are the only way to go. If you\u2019re considering this route, all the power to you! If you put &#8220;dog grooming school near me&#8221; into any search engine, such as Google, you&#8217;ll be able to see which institutions are in or around your local area.<\/p>\n<p>However, it\u2019s important that you consider <em>every\u00a0<\/em>aspect of this decision. One perk is that you\u2019ll be surrounded by your peers, in addition to your instructor. Working alongside others \u2013 especially after a year and a half of isolation \u2013 is undoubtedly tempting. Moreover, some people prefer to abide by a strict, set schedule. If you thrive on routine, it\u2019s easy to understand why in-person training would be so appealing to you.<\/p>\n<p>That being said, there are also some downsides to consider as well. For starters, tuition for a brick-and-mortar school is <a href=\"https:\/\/online.champlain.edu\/blog\/cost-of-online-education-vs-traditional-education\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">typically much pricier<\/a> than that of an online dog grooming school. A fair chunk of your money won\u2019t be going towards you or your actual training. Rather, it&#8217;ll go towards helping the institution with overhead costs (i.e. building maintenance and staff salaries).<\/p>\n<p>Secondly, you\u2019ll need to complete your training at the same pace as everyone else. So, if you\u2019d <em>prefer\u00a0<\/em>to graduate in less than one year, but the course is exactly one year long, you\u2019re basically out of luck. You\u2019ll need to wait it out and stick to the pace of your peers.<\/p>\n<p>Moreover, in-person schools offer a LOT less flexibility. For example, if you have an emergency and can\u2019t make class that day? That\u2019s unfortunate &#8211; but also too bad. What if you have a practical test schedule on the same day that your boss is asking you to come into work? Well, it\u2019ll be on you to figure things out, compromise, and shift your schedule around.<\/p>\n<p>In a nutshell, it&#8217;ll be your responsibility (and yours alone) to adjust to the school\u2019s schedule \u2013 not the other way around.[\/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;13242&#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<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_About_an_Online_Dog_Grooming_School\"><\/span>What About an\u00a0<em>Online\u00a0<\/em>Dog Grooming School?<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]Depending on where you live, it can be tricky to find a high-quality dog grooming school near you. This is one of the major benefits of\u00a0<em>online\u00a0<\/em>schooling &#8211; you have a lot more options available to you, and all of them can be done entirely from the comfort of home!<\/p>\n<p>If the COVID pandemic has taught us anything, it\u2019s that we\u2019re all capable of adapting our lives to the digital world. Distanced learning has been around \u2013 and a popular option \u2013 for <em>years. <\/em>But over the course of 2020 alone, it became the single most prominent form of education. We all quickly discovered that online learning offers the exact same high-quality education, but with a LOT more personalized, flexible, and comfortable experience.<\/p>\n<p>No, you won\u2019t be sitting in the same classroom as your peers or your instructor. This is a downside for some people. That being said, the <em>right <\/em>online dog grooming school will still provide many ways for you to connect and network with fellow students, graduates, tutors, etc. This way, the absence of physical interactions is barely noticed!<\/p>\n<p>For example, <a href=\"\/about\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">QC Pet Studies<\/a> is incredible active on social media, and many of our students and alumni have connected through there. Additionally, we also provide an Online Student Center that you have unlimited access to, even after you graduate. The latter has become especially popular, as the QC community is easily able to come together, ask questions, swap experiences, and give insightful industry advice.[\/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>Tuition, Pace, and Flexibility<\/h3>\n[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;30&#8243;][vc_column_text]Let\u2019s revisit the 3 downsides we just looked at for brick-and-mortar dog grooming schools. The beauty of an online grooming school is that NONE of these apply!<\/p>\n<p>Firstly, the cost of your training will be substantially cheaper with an online school. This is because there\u2019s no physical campus to take care of or maintain. Furthermore, many online dog grooming schools \u2013 such as QC Pet Studies \u2013 will ensure to give you the most for your money. Practically <em>everything<\/em><em>\u00a0<\/em>you need will be included and provided to you within your course&#8217;s tuition fee. As a result, you won\u2019t need to pay any additional costs for your course materials, a <em>physical<\/em> copy of your materials, your <a href=\"\/2018\/05\/groomers-guide-whats-included-free-dog-grooming-kit\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">starter kit<\/a>, shipping fees for those materials, etc.<\/p>\n<p>Next, there\u2019s the pace of online learning. With QC Pet Studies, for instance, our courses are 100% self-paced! From the day you enroll, you get 2 full years to completed your training. That said, you can use as little or as much of that time as you need. There are no deadlines for assignments, quizzes, or units. In fact, many of our graduates have found that by simply devoting 1-2 hours per week on their training, they were able to graduate and earn their internationally-recognized certification in less than 1 year.<\/p>\n<p>I don\u2019t know about you &#8211; but to me, this definitely sounds manageable for ANY schedule or lifestyle!<\/p>\n<p>Lastly, online dog grooming school offers a <a href=\"\/learning-online\/how-it-works\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">level of flexibility<\/a>\u00a0you simply won\u2019t be able to find anywhere else. Since there\u2019s no pressure to travel to or attend in-person classes, you can complete all of your training from literally\u00a0<em>anywhere\u00a0<\/em>you want. Moreover, you can work on your studies at any time of the day.<\/p>\n<p>Want to get some readings done in the middle of the night while in your jammies? You can do that! Feel like watching an instructional video while sitting in your car in-between errands? You can do that, too!<\/p>\n<h3>Hands-On Experience<\/h3>\n<p>And just because your training is online\u00a0<em>doesn&#8217;t\u00a0<\/em>mean you won&#8217;t still get all sorts of invaluable hands-on experience. 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