{"id":209,"date":"2019-10-07T12:36:17","date_gmt":"2019-10-07T16:36:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cfcc.edu\/job-training\/?page_id=209"},"modified":"2026-04-01T09:58:55","modified_gmt":"2026-04-01T13:58:55","slug":"dog-grooming","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/cfcc.edu\/job-training\/dog-grooming\/","title":{"rendered":"Dog Grooming"},"content":{"rendered":" <div class=\"text-larger mb-1\"> Turn your love for dogs into a career in 6 months! <\/div> <ul class=\"mb-5\">\n<li>Industry-recognized credential opportunities<\/li>\n<li>Hands-on, skill-based training<\/li>\n<li>Pathway to employment in local salons, mobile grooming, or self-employment<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>AKC-Aligned Curriculum<\/h2>\n<p>Cape Fear Community College is proud to partner with Groom Curriculum to offer a hands-on Dog Grooming Program designed to prepare students for the AKC<br \/>\nProfessional Groomer Credential (AKC-PGC) \u2014 the most recognized credential in the grooming industry.<\/p>\n<p>Upon completion, students will be fully prepared to sit for the AKC-PGC exam and step confidently into the professional pet grooming industry.<\/p>\n<h4>What to Expect<\/h4>\n<p>The CFCC Dog Grooming Program is a 6-month workforce training program. Students attend class twice a week at our on-campus salon. After students meet safety and skill requirements, they will gain hands-on experience grooming client dogs. In addition to 200 in-person hours, students complete 100 hours of online work from Groom Curriculum\u2019s comprehensive, AKC-aligned coursework and practical training.<\/p>\n<h5>Course content includes<\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li>Professional Dog Groomer Safety<\/li>\n<li>Pet Safety and Humane Treatment<\/li>\n<li>Pet First Aid and CPR training and certification<\/li>\n<li>Dog Grooming Sanitation<\/li>\n<li>Description and Physical Characteristics of Dogs<\/li>\n<li>Professional Grooming Procedures<\/li>\n<li>Professional and Business Practices<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Semesters begin in January and July<\/strong><\/p>\n <a class=\"button btn-small mb-5\" href=\"https:\/\/cfcc-register.fundfive.com\/filtered\/course\/Dog_Grooming\"> Search &#038; register for upcoming courses <\/a> \n<h4>JOB OUTLOOK<\/h4>\n<p>Dog grooming is a vital part of the well-being and health of a dog, which can improve its quality of life. In the United States the projected job growth for dog groomers is 33% and the annual job openings are 332,700. In North Carolina, the projected job growth is 18% and the projected annual job openings are 2,028.<\/p>\n<h4>COSTS<\/h4>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Item<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Cost<\/strong>    <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Registration<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>$780    <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Textbook and Workbooks<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.barkleighstore.com\/product\/the-pet-stylist-playbook\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"> The Pet Stylist Playbook <\/a> &#8211; $39.95<br \/> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.barkleighstore.com\/product\/the-pet-stylist-resource-guide\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"> The Pet Stylist Resource Guide <\/a> &#8211; $39.95<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Professional Grooming Kit<\/strong><br \/><em>Optional, but strongly recommended for students wishing to pursue a career<\/em><\/td>\n<td>$999<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p class=\"mb-5\" style=\"text-align: center;\"> <a class=\"button px-5\" href=\"\/job-training\/dog-grooming\/services\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <span class=\"text-highlight\">Learn About <\/span> Dog Grooming Services <\/a> \n<!-- <a class=\"button btn-small\" href=\"https:\/\/cfcc-register.fundfive.com\/filtered\/course\/pet_services\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> Search upcoming classes <\/a> --> <div class=\"p-2 py-4 mb-3\">  <div class=\"iwi-accordion\">  <div id=\"tech-physical-reqs\" class=\"\"> <h4 class=\"iwi-target-container-requirements accordion-alt-heading\"> <a href=\"#\"> Course Technical &#038; Physical Requirements <\/a> <\/h4> <div id=\"container-requirements\" class=\"accordion-alt-container rounded-lg shadow-sm\"> <strong>To be successful in this course, students must be able to:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"mt-2\">\n<li>Students entering this program must be able to lift, hold, and control dogs of various sizes, including larger or active animals.<\/li>\n<li>They should be comfortable standing for extended periods and performing repetitive tasks such as brushing, trimming, and bathing.<\/li>\n<li>Students must be able to work safely with grooming tools and equipment, including clippers and scissors, while following proper safety and sanitation procedures.<\/li>\n<li>They need sufficient vision, hearing, and attention to detail to assess coat condition, recognize skin issues, and monitor animal behavior.<\/li>\n<li>Strong communication skills are important for interacting with pet owners and understanding grooming instructions.<\/li>\n<li>Basic computer skills are required to schedule appointments, maintain client records, and use grooming or business management software.<\/li>\n<li>Students must demonstrate patience, compassion, and the ability to remain calm when handling anxious or uncooperative animals.<\/li>\n<li>Professional behavior, cleanliness, and maintaining a safe environment for both pets and people are required at all times.<\/li>\n<\/ul> <\/div>  <\/div>  <\/div>  <\/div> ","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Industry-recognized credential opportunities Hands-on, skill-based training Pathway to employment in local salons, mobile grooming, or self-employment AKC-Aligned Curriculum Cape Fear Community College is proud to partner with Groom Curriculum to offer a hands-on Dog Grooming Program designed to prepare students for the AKC Professional Groomer Credential (AKC-PGC) \u2014 the most recognized credential in the grooming [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":2619,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_expiration-date-status":"","_expiration-date":0,"_expiration-date-type":"","_expiration-date-categories":[],"_expiration-date-options":[]},"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v20.8 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Dog Grooming - Job Training | CFCC<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Dog Grooming - Industry-recognized credential opportunities Hands-on, skill-based training Pathway to employment in local salons, mobile grooming, or self-employment AKC-Aligned\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/cfcc.edu\/job-training\/dog-grooming\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Dog Grooming\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Learn basic grooming techniques that will be useful in your dog grooming career! 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