Instructional Programs | Just Four Paws Academy of Pet Styling - Erie, PA

Dog Grooming School

Just Four Paws Academy - Erie, PA - Grooming Program

Class Days & Times

Monday - Friday | 9:00 AM to 3:50 PM

Just Four Paws Academy of Pet Styling is licensed by the Pennsylvania Department of Education and Golden Paws®. We are excited to offer two diploma programs in professional pet styling.

Our grooming instructor has been grooming since 1980 and is passionate about pet styling. She has enjoyed passing her knowledge on to the many students of Just Four Paws Academy of Pet Styling over the years and looks forward to assisting more aspiring pet stylists in entering a career they will love for years to come!

Just Four Paws Academy - Erie, PA - Grooming Program - Cat

Throughout the pet styling programs, you will learn the basics of pet styling - from using various tools, control methods, safety procedures, proper handling, pet oral hygiene and cleaning procedures.

Our pet grooming instructor will work with you, one-on-one, to give you the personalized attention and instruction you need to grow and succeed as a pet stylist. You will be amazed by how much you can learn in as little as eight weeks!

Skills developed at Just Four Paws Academy of Pet Styling include:

De-shedding Skills
Shampoo / Anal Glands
Sanitation
Safety Techniques
De-matting Techniques
Dog Anatomy
Tool Usage & Maintenance
Ear Cleaning
Skimming Techniques
Fine Finishing / Balancing & Outline Shaping

Drying Techniques
Flea / Skin Treatments
Skin and Hair
Pet Oral Hygiene
Clipper Techniques
Control Positions
Blade Lengths
Pleasing the Customer
Cut Down Techniques
Blade Skills
Styling Add-on Services

Brushing and Combing
Blow Drying / Brushing
Bathing Techniques
Pet Psychology
Curly Coat Cutdown
Shaving Skills
Nails
Detachable Blades
Outline Shaping
Breed Designs
Thinning Shear Techniques

It is important to know that students get as much out of their education as they want. Students are asked to come prepared for class, stay focused and ask any and all questions they may have.