Pet Care Starts at Home
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Master home-grooming techniques to keep your dog healthy, happy, and looking great between professional visits.
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Why Groomers Want Pet Parents to Start Grooming at Home
Grooming isn’t just about looks—it’s one of the best ways to keep your dog healthy and happy too. That’s why professional groomers want pet owners to try DIY grooming!
By grooming at home, you’ll keep your dog looking and feeling great between appointments, catch health issues early, and turn brushing and baths into positive bonding time.Â
Discover why award-winning groomer and Paw Parent Academy instructor Nadia Bongelli wants you to start DIY grooming today.
Here's What's Covered in Your Course:
- Set Up Your At-Home Grooming Space – Get started from the comfort of home with a safe and affordable set up.
- Keep Your Pup Calm & Comfortable – Learn stress-free techniques to make grooming a positive experience.
- Put Safety First – Handle your pup with confidence and care.
- Understand Canine Body Language – Work with your dog, not against them!
- Master Maintenance Grooming – Learn step-by-step techniques to keep your dog looking and feeling fabulous between grooms, from properly brushing out tangles to pro nail-trimming techniques.
Step 1
Learn from a Pro
Watch easy-to-follow video lessons led by award-winning groomer and pet parent, Nadia Bongelli. Get expert guidance on safe grooming practices, dog body language, and handling techniques—all demonstrated step-by-step with real dogs.
Step 2
Set Up Your Space
Download printable guides that break down each grooming task into simple steps. Use our recommended tool lists to gather the right supplies and set up a safe, stress-free grooming space at home, and groom your pup with confidence!
Step 3
Hands-On Practice
 Rewatch your lessons anytime and work alongside your dog to build confidence. Progress at your own pace and master the skills you need to keep your pup happy and healthy between professional grooms. Remember, practice makes pawfect!
Master DIY Grooming with Easy-to-Follow Online Lessons
The home-grooming process is broken down into short videos that you can re-watch as often as you like. Each module also includes helpful grooming instructions, tip sheets and tool lists.
Module 1Â - Grooming Basics
Discover what you should be doing to meet your dog's unique grooming needs between professional appointments,  and how you can better monitor your dog's health at home.Â
Module 2Â - Your Grooming Space
Learn how to set up safe and efficient grooming and bathing areas for you and your pet. We’ll walk you through the exact setup you need for a smooth home-grooming process.
Module 3Â - Safe Grooming
We know you have safety top of mind and so do we! Learn the techniques and equipment you should be using to prevent injuries.
Module 4Â - Proper Brushing Techniques
Discover which tools you should be using for each area of your dog. Master mats and tangles and learn how to make the brushing experience an enjoyable one.
Module 5Â - Nails, Eyes, Ears and Teeth
Find out what your dog’s maintenance schedule should be and learn proper nail, eye, ear and teeth-cleaning techniques.
Module 6Â - Bathing and Drying
Splish splash - it’s time for a bath! Learn how to effectively bathe and dry your pet, including our expert’s best tip for keeping yourself dry during the process.
Bonus Content! Canine Communication
Find out what your dog is really trying to tell you. Observe signals early on so you can make the grooming process comfortable for your pet.
Grooming Guide for Fluffy Coats
If your pup's coat is dense, fluffy, and always growing, this course is for you! Keep that lush coat clean and tangle-free with tips from a pro.
Great For:Â Shih Tzus, Havanese, Pomeranians, Lhaso Apsos, and all fluffy mixed breeds
Grooming Guide for Curly Coats
Does your dog have a lush, curly coat? Prevent mats and tangles, and keep those curls clean and fresh between professional grooms.Â
Great For: Goldendoodles, Labradoodles, Poodles and all Poodle mixes with curly coats
Grooming Guide for Silky Coats
If you have a small dog with a beautiful silky coat, this course is exactly what you need to keep your pup happy and well-groomed between professional hair cuts.Â
Great For:Â Yorkies, Morkies, Maltese and other silky mixes
Grooming Guide for Double Coats
Does your pup have a thick, double coat that sheds? Discover the ideal home-grooming routine to manage shedding and keep your pup smelling fresh.Â
Great For: Golden Retrievers, Aussies, Huskies, German Shepherds, Collies, and other double-coated dogs
Grooming Guide for Wire Coats
If your pup has a coarse, wiry coat, this guide will help you master the proper care routine for this unique coat type. Keep your dog looking sharp and feeling great between professional grooming visits!
Great For: Border Terriers, Cairn Terriers other wire-coated mixes
Grooming Guide for Short Coats
Does your pup have a short and smooth coat that tends to shed? Learn the right home-grooming techniques to reduce shedding and maintain a health shine.Â
Great For: Pugs, French Bulldogs, Boxers, Beagles, Dachshunds and all dogs with short coats
Meaghan & Duke
Trimming my dogs' nails at home doesn't feel like an overwhelming proposition anymore. I feel confident and equipped to give my dogs the care they need. I highly recommend this course!
Jason & Dozer
I especially like learning about the right tools to use and how to make sure my dog is comfortable around those tools. I feel a lot more confident trimming my dog's nails!
Monica & Pepe
Comprehensive and easy to follow. The content is well-structured, breaking down the grooming process into clear, manageable modules based on different dog hair types and specific grooming steps. The instructor provided lots of tips & tricks, and the adorable dog models are a bonus.
Mike & Ollie
It was getting harder and harder to leave my senior dog at the groomer for nail trims and baths. This course taught us everything we need to take care of her at home without the stress of leaving her. We even learned great tips for grooming a senior dog!
Sara & Timothy
I wanted to get my new puppy off to the right start with grooming. With my Paw Parent Academy course, I not only learned how to keep my puppy’s nails, teeth and coat well maintained, I also learned how to make him feel comfortable with grooming.
Meet Your Grooming Coach
Award-winning groomer and industry leader Nadia Bongelli began just like you—a pet parent dedicated to giving her dog the best care. Since then, she’s risen to the top of the grooming world, earning accolades like the prestigious Barkleigh Honors Groomer of the Year in 2024 and placing second at Belgium’s 2024 World Grooming Championships.
Now, Nadia is here to help you give your dog the best care possible with easy, practical lessons you and your pup will love.
 Lifetime Access
With lifetime access to Paw Parent Academy’s dog grooming courses, you can learn at your own pace and gain confidence step by step. You’ll always have expert guidance at your fingertips, so you can revisit lessons whenever you need a refresher!
Money-Back Guarantee
At Paw Parent Academy, we stand behind our high-quality dog grooming courses. Within 14 days of enrolling, you are eligible for a full refund. All you need to do is go through the course and contact the school to let us know why it’s not a good fit for you.
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