Love dogs and cats?

Want a career change doing something that you love?

Discover the skills you need for a fun, creative, and financially rewarding career.  Ignite your passion and combine it with your love for animals to pursue a career in the field of dog and cat grooming.

**Courses are hands on from day 1**

The Australian Academy of Professional Pet Grooming is a Practical Based Training Facility offering Nationally accredited courses in pet grooming on live dogs and is suitable for those wanting to enter the industry and fast track their learning, to the experienced groomer wanting to up grade their skills.  Our Academy is the preferred training facility for Blue Wheeler and  Corporate organisations needing their staff trained.   AAPPG students are in high demand. AAPPG is in regular contact with employers looking for staff.  We have experienced a 100%  work placement for students who have successfully completed their course.  Start your new career today choosing a Nationally Recognised Training Facility respected within the industry !!

CERTIFICATES: Certificate 3 in Animal Care Services (Pet Grooming) (ACM 30122).

We operate under a third party arrangement under jurisdiction of the  Australian Skills Quality Authority.

Global Grooming Excellence – Australian Educational Tour

AAPPG proudly presents an exciting opportunity for Australian groomers to experience international grooming education, techniques and expertise.

Join us for this exclusive 7 day professional grooming event featuring accomplished members of the Global Grooming Educational Team.

This exclusive educational tour is your opportunity to gain first hand insight into the cutting-edge techniques, emerging trends and elite competition styles used by the Global Grooming Professionals.

Take your grooming to the next level by booking in your educational tour for the week with  workshops, private lessons or a personal groom critique with one of your chosen Global Team members.

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*********  ACCEPTING ENROLMENTS  2026  *********

17th August, 31st August, 7th September, 21st September, 5th October, 19th October, 2nd November and 16th November

*Gymea, NSW – Practical Pet Grooming Courses on live dogs with small classes of 2-3 students  – We have had a 100% work placement  – no experience required, just a love for animals.

*Accommodation available for interstate or international students

VIEW COURSES

Certificate 3 in Animal Care Services (ACM30122) Pet Grooming PLUS Advanced Breed Styling and Scissoring

Certificate 3 In Animal Care Services Pet Grooming (ACM30122)

Advanced Pet Stylist Course for those wishing to open their own business

Pet Grooming Stylist – Beginner to Advanced Stylist  – Individually Tailored to each Student.

Grooming Assistant – Washer/Bather Course

Cat Grooming Basics

Home Grooming Workshop

Skills Upgrading

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What our customers are saying…

Learning to groom at AAPPG has given me the experience to go out on my own and groom confidently.  The teachers and staff are very friendly and supportive.  You get to deep dive into different types of breeds and coats from washing, drying, clipping to scissoring techniques.  I really appreciated the flexibility of the days I was able to go to school whilst working.  Completing Certificate 3 Plus Advance Styling enabled me to learn the right information and techniques from the get-go, which is so valuable and having a supporting and knowledgeable team makes a big difference.  Thankyou to Rhonda and the team for helping me build great skills for the future!

Australian Academy of Professional Pet Grooming (AAPPG) is a welcoming and inclusive place where students can develop their grooming knowledge. AAPPG has passionate grooming teachers who are professionals and patient with the students, furthermore, AAPPG has industry connections, which makes them an ideal choice for students who are wanting to work in the pet grooming industry once they have completed their course.

I am very thankful to have the opportunity to study at the Australian Academy of Professional Pet grooming. With one on one hands on training I can confidently say that I can complete full grooms. Trainers were there to help me every step of the way. I can highly recommend this academy for anyone wanting to learn and study pet grooming.

I would like to forward a big Thank you to my trainers and all the staff at the Australian Academy of Professional Pet Grooming. I thoroughly enjoyed my course and was sorry to have to leave. I am now working in the industry as a Groomer and looking forward to opening my own business in the very near future. Thanks for all the knowledge and great tips. I have recommended AAPPG to a couple of my grooming peers who are wanting to do some extra training on specific breed styles. Will stay in touch.

I’ve had the privilege of training at the Australian Academy of Professional Pet Grooming, completing my Certificate 3 in Pet Grooming plus Advanced Styling.  In this time I have learnt to competently complete full grooms and requested breed style grooms, the opportunity to assist with cat grooms as well as build my confidence with everything involved in dog and cat grooming. The one on one training is fantastic and a great confidence booster to know that someone is never far away to offer advice or help whenever it is needed and is always there as a constant support. I highly recommend AAPPG to anyone wanting to begin their hands on training for dog and cat grooming.

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AAPPG recommend and use only Wahl Products

AAPPG recommend and use only Petway products