Programs
Lake Norman Grooming Academy has three programs: Dog Grooming Technician, Dog Groomer, and Dog Stylist. These programs are taught by experienced educators in a state-of-the-art facility and are designed to give students the skills and knowledge to perform in the dog grooming field. The program curriculums are designed to correlate and must be taken in succession.
The Three Programs
Dog Grooming Technician
Dog Grooming Technician will learn advanced dog handling, bathing and preparation techniques. This is the entry point into the program and has no prerequisites.
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The Dog Groomer program fully prepares the student to embark on a rewarding dog grooming career utilizing both classroom instruction and hands-on lab. It requires the successful completion of the Dog Grooming Technician course of study or equivalent knowledge (verified by a written and practical examination) before being eligible to enroll.
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The Dog Stylist is an apprenticeship program designed to build grooming experience and confidence. It is highly selective and offered only to qualified Dog Groomers. It requires the successful completion of the Dog Groomer program or equivalent knowledge (verified by a written and practical exam) before being eligible to enroll.
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