Grooming courses -
your future profession.
Learn professional dog & cat grooming with a friendly team of practicing groomers. 70–80% hands-on practice, six dog breeds, anatomy and animal-handling basics - plus a free toolkit and a year of support.
- 165–200
- academic hours
- 70–80%
- hands-on practice
- 10+ yrs
- instructor experience
Become a professional groomer
Theory and practice on six dog breeds, anatomy, and the basics of animal behavior. Interest-free installments available; tuition may be tax-deductible.
Basic grooming course
The full foundation: theory + practice (70–80% practice), six dog breeds, anatomy, and animal-handling basics.
2026 dates
- 15.08–27.09.2026Group full
- 07.11–20.12.2026Enrolling
Basic course + extra practice
Everything in the basic course plus four extra days of individual hands-on practice.
2026 dates
- 15.08–27.09.2026Group full
- 07.11–20.12.2026Enrolling
What you get
70–80% practice
Most of the course is hands-on, working with real dogs.
Academy-designed program
A unique curriculum developed by the academy.
Experienced instructors
Three instructors with 10+ years of grooming experience.
Free toolkit
Every student gets scissors, a comb, and a slicker brush.
A year of support
Free online consultations for a year after you finish.
Start your business
Guidance on buying tools and finding clients on social media.
Learn from practicing groomers
Our instructors groom every day at Grooming Salong - so you learn the real craft, not just theory.
Inga Zenjuk
Svetlana Pugatšova
Irina Vinogradova
Svetlana Samsonova
Terms & conditions
Open to anyone 18+
Open to everyone over 18 who loves animals; prior pet experience is a plus.
Installments & tax
Interest-free installments; tuition can be declared on your tax return.
Exams
The first exam is free; each retake is €150.
Registration & refunds
Registered in the Estonian Education Information System (EHIS). Cancel at least 7 days in advance for a full refund; after that, 20% is retained.
Ready to start?
Reserve your spot by phone or email and we'll guide you through the rest.