Academy of Animal Arts

This school changed my life!nAttending this academy was the best decision I could have made for my career. In the 4 months I was there for the Professional Pet Groomer course, I learned skills that could take someone years to learn anywhere else. Teri, the director and head instructor of the school, and Rick, the admissions director, were welcoming and kind from the start, before I even committed to attending the school. Rick answered all my questions honestly, trying to make sure I made the best decision for me rather than just trying to get a new student for the school. They really make sure students who are admitted are a good fit for the pet industry.nTeri is full of knowledge, and is truly a master at her craft. She has been working with dogs since she was a child and it truly shows. She has so much to teach her students, and her teachings are priceless. She will teach you techniques and tricks that you cannot learn anywhere else. I have never seen someone so connected with dogs, that the dogs' behavior changes completely around them (in the best way).nMelody, the instructor at the school, also has years and years of experience grooming dogs, is a great teacher and all around good person. She is kind to students while also making sure they are doing everything correctly and efficiently. She is great with the dogs and the students.nIf you are interested in the pet industry, or even just looking to learn how to groom your own dog, this school is the place to go. You won't regret it!

Getting to attend the Academy of Animal Arts was definitely a dream come true, and felt like the perfect fit for the type of curriculum I was looking for to move forward into grooming. Teri and Rick always made sure to meet my needs and always gave me the confidence I needed to keep pushing through to the end. The amount of grooming knowledge I learned here was so much more than I could have imagined to learn anywhere else, from breed standard cuts, animal first aid, and even how to PROPERLY hold my shears! Every one is always so kind and the atmosphere is so comforting; you always feel at home (and so do the dogs!). I will always cherish everything Teri has taught me as I move forward in my grooming career!

I attended a Sat workshop class in Dec 2020 and I’m registered to take another workshop class in Jan 2021. My entire experience at Academy of Animal Arts and Science in Largo, FL exceeded my expectations. Everyone is very professional, friendly and the facility is immaculate and impressive.nnI highly recommend this dog grooming school for DIY home groomers and anyone interested in becoming a certified professional dog groomer. Teri and her husband have been owners and directors of this school for over 30 yrs. They always returned my calls promptly, answered all my questions and extended a warm welcome upon my arrival for my first Sat workshop in Dec.nnMelody is an amazing instructor and shares her grooming expertise with patience and hands on demonstration. My 8 yr old fur baby, Panda, was at ease and looked fabulous when we were finished. I’m looking forward to working with Melody again in Jan 2021 to improve my skills and grooming confidence with my 6 month old puppy, Pody. Get ready, Melody, he’s an active bouncing baby boy ud83dude33

I highly recommend this school for anyone that enjoys Animals. The variety of programs and the quality of the curriculum & instructors is compared to none. Great school, great Pets and great people!

I entered the program with no previous grooming experience. Because of the training with the Director and instructor, I learned skills to help me with my new career.