Accredited Dog Grooming School in Pompano Beach, Florida
Welcome to Pet's Playground Pet Grooming School
Pet's Playground Grooming School is a nationally accredited dog grooming school in Florida. We can offer our students federal funding to attend our our 300 hr or 600 hr dog grooming programs.
- Flexible
Full-time and Part-time classes available
- Hands-on
Get more floor time to practice real-world skills
- Skilled
Instruction from Nationally Certified Master Groomer
- Modern
Learn at our campus with state-of-the-art facilities
Our Dog Grooming School Programs
Our Florida pet groomer school programs are taught by true professionals that can help you bring your grooming aspirations to life! Our goal is to provide a solid foundation of both written and hands-on experience, dealing with a large cross-section of breeds of both dogs & cats. Our main objective is to incorporate the skills necessary for our students to graduate from our school with the ability to successfully seek and maintain employment as highly accomplished, pet groomers. We are here to help you with whatever your grooming goals may be and strive for each of our graduates to become highly successful members of the grooming industry.
Pro Groomer Program
300 Hours
Students learn all the essentials to become a dog
groomer and quickly begin a paid career at a grooming facility.
Pet Stylist Program
600 Hours
Students learn everything from the 300 hour program, plus the skills needed to work in salons, vet offices, and mobile grooming businesses.
Continuing Education
6 Hour Classes
Graduates or working groomers can take Master classes to perfect and advance grooming skills in innovative classes.
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Customer Testimonials
I would like to I thank Pets Playground for the wonderful care and grooming of all my pets for the last three years! I’ve always tried to fit them in at last moment oh and I appreciate the personal touch they gave each and everyone of them.
Chris Minor
22:29 07 Jun 22
Pets Playground is the BEST! They give my dog exceptional care and she’s not the easiest. I’ve been coming here since they opened and wouldn’t consider going anywhere else. The staff is amazing and kind. Love love love this place!
Andrea Mineo
15:21 24 May 22
I have been going to pet's playground for over 5 years now I love the way they treat my dogsAnd they always look so beautiful when they're done with them so thank you pets playground Prada and Mr. Wiggles love you guys
Susanna Canale
23:37 17 May 22
Pets Playground has wonderful teachers and a great atmosphere. I went through their program to become a dog groomer and learned so much. You are learning from the best of the best groomers. If you’re thinking about going to school, do it!
Life of V
19:43 10 May 22
My two fury babies love 💗 this place Leeloo who is 1 year and Dallas 7 months and they do such an awesome grooming job everyone ask me wow how beautiful they look! Yes Liliana is great with them as well as the other ladies there and I would refer anyone here they are great!
Nancy Sutter
21:59 04 May 22
They did a fantastic job my pup was all matted!... they listen to what I wanted & did it my pup looks great 👍
Sandra Anderson
21:51 04 May 22
Very friendly and seem to care about my dog.
Kenneth Walker
20:31 04 May 22
Every visit has been a pleasure. My pets are always done exactly how I want them groomed .
Alex MacLellan
20:10 06 Apr 22
Chloe always gets a terrific groom at Pets Playground. Very happy with their service
Erich John
17:28 27 Mar 22
Best pet grooming by far. I live in Miami and it's totally worth the drive. I tried several places in my area and nothing compares to Pets Playground Pet Grooming School. They are professional, clean, love my dog, my dog loves them, and very important: they know how to groom the different breeds. 200% recommended
Marce Giraldo-Valencia
21:52 22 Mar 22
Very friendly staff, they always do a great job!
Elena Steadham
20:24 22 Mar 22
Kristen and Lilliana are 100% AMAZING!!! They care for my little Giovanni as if he’s theirs!!!! I didn’t recognize him when I came in to get him. He definitely needed the Service and Love they provide!!! It is ABSOLUTELY a pleasure leaving my Gio with them. There should be more than 5⭐️‘s!!
Gina Greco
17:22 08 Mar 22
Great service! The lady was super friendly and explained to us the extra charge because of her matted hair. The price was great too! Definitely going back
Brian De Vito
18:36 22 Feb 22
Just gave my dog the best cut ever!I highy recommend Pets playground!
Scott Bransdorf
22:00 18 Feb 22
Today was Molly and Jackson's first visit to Pet's Playground Grooming and they definitely approve! Lilliana and Lyndsay were very welcoming, professional, and friendly! They and the students did a great job beautifying Molly and Jackson - thank you so much! We are looking forward to coming back!
JEM
20:42 06 Jan 22
I’ve been bringing my dogs to Pet’s Playground for about 20 years and I have always had extraordinary service, my dogs are always excited when we get there. The staff are great and caring I fully trust them with my fur babies ❤️!
Kelly McMahon
19:50 03 Nov 21
We have been going to Pat's playground for our dogs grooming and our other dogs nail clippings for many years they take very good care of your pets and we wouldn't go anywhere else
Ed Zachary
20:17 22 Oct 21
I've been coming to Pets Playground for close to five years. I have only had the very best service each time. Everyone is so nice and treats my baby as their own. I would highly recommend if you're looking for a professional, honest and super nice place.
tonya calder
21:02 17 Sep 21
Es la mejor escuela los profesores son muy amable y educado hablan español....y inglés..encanto profesionalismo.tratan bien los animales ,,parte dueño es muy amable...la secretaria muy amabilidad y educación .estuve antes en merryfield..es más caro el dueño trata mal los estudiantes.. los profesores te insultan te maltrata .te vas quejar dueño ...único haces es llamarte problemática visto esos profesores maltratan los perritos,,,,usan perrito a abandonado para ser conejitos india todo los día los bañan..práctica los estudiantes...es peor escuela merryfield....felicito para mi es mejor pets playground.. los profesores aman los animales y hay mucho respecto para los estudiantes y animales el dueño es muy amable humilde .si valora los estudiantes......por eso le recomiendo vayan tomen mejor decisiones....soy una estudiantes me gusto la escuela...
Susy Bella
18:08 09 Sep 21
Pra mim limpeza,profissionalismo é importante,mas também o carinho especial dedicado ao nosso melhor amigo
Leomary Taha
14:42 07 Sep 21
I have 3 dogs and I only take them to pet groomers they’re the best and knows how to treat my dogs so well
Merquelle Joy
15:37 24 Aug 21
The customer service is awesome! Very understanding and patient.They take such good care of my yorkie Skylar. I never have an issue with the way she is styled. When I pick her up, she looks so nice and happy.I really love this place.
Theresa Desinord
20:53 23 Aug 21
Super clean place and friendly! Consistently satisfied with my dogs cuts! Give them a try 😉
Kelly Graham
19:44 08 Aug 21
Woof, woof
Atlantic Wedding Chapel
21:29 07 Aug 21
Fantastic service! My dog Stella does usually not like to go to grooming but she gets so happy when we get to this place .. she practically runs in by her own :)Thank you for make me and Stella feel confident when being apart
Payman Zolriasatin
21:36 23 Jul 21
My dog and I are new to Florida and I needed a good, caring groomer that would take care of my senior baby. I explained that she had had surgery on both of her back legs. They do an excellent job with her to not only give her a great service but to be gentle and attentive to her needs. She doesn’t have the usual anxiety that she has going into the groomers and she comes back a happy, beautiful doggie!
Diana Bertoncello
22:01 22 Jul 21
We highly recommend Pets Playground Pet Grooming! They are very professional, prompt, affordable and take extremely good care of our dogs. They even took adorable pictures of our dogs after they were groomed!!!
Lauri Sokoloff
21:35 22 Jul 21
I take my girl Baby in regularly to get bathed and groomed. They take very good care and do a great job. I trust them very much. It’s great quality and the price is great. Wonderful people!
John and Rebecca Lynch
13:05 22 Jul 21
OMG maxi's groomer are the best Maxi all I have to tell her is Maxi you want to go take a bath and she goes crazy when I walk her there she pulls me till she gets there and after she is so happy and frisky as maxis owener Iam a veteran and Maxi is my service dog I rate pets playground groomers from 1to10 a 15 the best I ask you all bring your dogs there not only well groomed but they do it slowly so the dogs don't get stressed out
Florentino Santisteban
13:47 21 Jul 21
appointment was as requested.both dogs done on time and seemed relax with the services. price was very reasonable and staff was very attentive to dogs.they are the place to go with ur pets
Donald Judy
13:40 21 Jul 21
Amazing seminar today! Thank you everyone. Learned alot of new things!!
Ariel St.Andre
20:02 21 Feb 21
Pets playground is a very nicely run grooming school. I take my two shih tzus there so that the students can learn. My dogs love going there.
Bonnie White
08:05 11 Feb 21
I just graduated from this school. It was the correct decision for me. Small classes which provided one to one learning with wonderful instructors. Priceless experience. In addition, the animals are very well taken care of and the prices are unbeatable. I really recommend this school for learning and grooming. 🐶❤️
Liliane Reis
14:53 23 Jan 21
The staff was extremely friendly and helpful and did a great job grooming Mikie...I highly recommend them....Randy Simmons
reshofa1 reshofa1
21:52 27 Nov 20
Fantastic staff & students. Dory had a sophisticated walk after being groomed 💖
Hilda Johannes
14:57 19 Nov 20
I just graduated from this fantastic grooming school yesterday! I highly highly recommend going to this school if you would like to learn how to groom. Small classes with lots of one on one instruction when needed . All of the people that work there are super nice and all around fantastic and great people. Thank you so so much to pets playground for helping me get to where I am today! I can’t thank you guys enough! I will miss seeing all you guys a couple times a week!🐶
zoe Puglisi
15:51 05 Nov 20
Outstanding personal attention. They definitely have their systems well setup. Everything from text messaging confirmations on a timely basis, total loving care of my dog to a radiant receptionist who makes customers feel at home.
Richard Rinehart
23:52 17 Sep 20
I love to study at this School, they are wonderful, patient, caring people who really like animals. At this School everything is done with great love and care for animals. The teachers are incredible, and are always available to help the Student. Thank you so much Pets Playground 👏❤️🐾
claudia leite
12:29 31 Aug 20
I brought my 16 year old dog in for grooming and we had an excellent experience. Everyone was super nice and professional- from the front desk to the instructor. He came out clean, happy and looking great! We highly recommend!
Briana Vargas
19:14 20 Aug 20
This school’s Outstanding curriculum encompasses the most up to date methods and saturated knowledge of the dog and grooming world.The director and instructors are truly dedicated to equip their students to be the best in the business. Their love for the animals and the grooming business is evident in every lesson. A+++++++
Stacey S
01:29 13 Aug 20
Looking for an opportunity to learn an amazing career? Pets Playground has highly qualified teachers that will go beyond the usual schools to teach you everything from a proper bath to show quality cuts. The teachers themselves are Master Groomers and are not only proficient in their abilities but it's clear they love what they do and want to share. And if you're looking for someone to pamper your pet give them a try!
rebecca wood
22:48 12 Aug 20
Spotted this place from federal and I’m glad I did. My dog got a full spa treatment and came out happy as can be. Staff was friendly and was easy to navigate the options on the website. I will bring my dog back.
Erik Schwarz
23:00 27 Jul 20
Fabulous learning environment.You can tell the director really has a passion and love for working with animals of all sizes an styles..A true proffessional who is sharing her skills to brighten the future of grooming.
Denise Williams
13:00 27 Jul 20
A great place to learn!! I was really impressed with the knowledge of the director Manessa.
Meredith Spence
21:02 26 Jul 20
They do a great job on my Labradoodle! She gets many compliments about her gromming and she always get excited when we gets there. Jimmy and Michelle are friendly and I really recommend this place.
Mrs. Biber
13:50 22 May 20
I couln't be more happier! My yorkie looks so so cute and really liked Jimmy, he is a ''pro'" and most important he ''loves'' what he does and it shows! I love that you come to us no long wait for pick up. I will be using this groomer from now on! Highly recommend! Service was priceless thank you!
Carmen Basque Cortez
15:27 17 May 20
Excelente servicio. Seguire yendo a este confiable servicio. Muchas gracais Jaime!
Luisa A
02:52 17 May 20
Best place around !!!!!
Fred Walker
19:59 04 Nov 19
I totally recommend Pet Playground. This place is awesome. I take my dog here, I took my last dog here. My brother takes his dog here. One of my best friends also takes their dog here. The owner is amazing.
Brian Walsh
06:30 30 Sep 19
Good, consistent service. Fair pricing.
Barry Paul
01:58 04 Aug 19
I love this place! I have been bringing my little Shih-Poo for about 7 years now. I adopted an American Eskimo three years ago as well. They both enjoy getting their "groom on" together. Michelle runs a great grooming business. She makes it affordable and convenient to have the luxury of having both my boys done on a regular basis now. The groomer Jamie always does a great job and my little one loves him. The dogs aren't stuck in a cage during their visit there, they are allowed to walk around and socialize if they are well behaved. I highly recommend them to any one that really cares for their fur babies. I always feel they are in the best of care there! Keep up the excellent service Michelle!
Sharon Tremblay
20:52 01 Aug 19
Super friendly and fast
wendy Rodriguez
20:26 30 Jun 19
Great group...would definitely recommend this groomera
Kate Wruszak
00:45 30 Jun 19
Why would anyone go anywhere else! Seriously, Pets Playground Grooming is where it is! My dog is looking mighty sexy after his groom. He is turning heads left and right at the dog park, I couldn't keep the other dogs off of her, and she is smelling so pretty, I was getting stares as i smelt her coat when i took her leash off, and the other owners obviously jealous of her sexy groom had to come up to me and ask where my dog gets his hair cut, so yes the secret is out Pets Playground I had to tell them!
Jeffrey Schwartz
18:30 08 Jun 19
Great staff, would definitely recommend this groomer if you live in the Pompano Beach Area
Reid Coningsby
17:43 08 Jun 19
Super friendly staff. My dog loved it
Tanya daSilva
18:47 18 May 19
Lleve mi perro y fue un trabajo lindo , gracias Michell y Jaime
Liliana Tovar
22:45 08 Mar 19
After doing much research about dog grooming schools, i decided to come to Pets Playground Dog Grooming School, it is located in pompano and was a bit of a drive for me, but i am glad i made the decision. The classes were very small, usually only 2-3 students in a class. The teachers were next to me the whole time showing me step by step how to groom each dog that i was working on. Jaime is very patient and knows his stuff, he showed me many shortcuts that i know will be useful when my dog grooming salon opens. I am currently working at a shop and in the middle of opening a shop in Jupiter. I would definitely recommend this school to anyone who is looking to learn dog grooming.
Hallie Levinson
20:39 12 Jan 19
I took my pup here other than taking him to pet supermarket. This service was amazing! My dog was super clean and her coat was super soft, he also seemed very very happy. Compared to his anxious self at pet supermarket. Definitely take your dogs here, they know what they’re doing!
Taylor Holness
21:23 13 Dec 18
This place is great!!!!
Heather Cavallaro
23:10 10 Dec 18
Great place. Highly recommend!
Noah Goldstein
17:13 09 Dec 18
i took my Camie to pets playground grooming and our experienced was very nice, the staff is amazing, we love Jaime he is the best , well everything was excellent we highly recommend this place best service. good job kids!
edward walker
00:16 07 Dec 18
I highly recommend this groomer in Pompano Beach. I have been bringing my dogs here for over 10 years. I felt it was time to write a review because they always provide excellent service, they always treat my dogs like gold, and since I have been a customer for so long I felt it was time to show some appreciation. First off, The grooms have always been consistent and the prices have always been low. Second, the girl at the front has always been nice and very helpful when my dog has had an ear infection or a skin issue. She always informs me and gives me tips on how to prevent or treat these issues. I have recommended many of my neighbors and friends and they say the prices at this groomer are 10-15 dollars cheaper than their old groomer and the groom is just as good or better than their old groomer. If you want a groomer that truly cares about what they do and that are well trained in their field. I suggest bringing them to Pets Playground. They truly care and I could not be happier.
Gail Gregson
14:59 05 Dec 18
Pet's Playground Grooming School is a magnificent state certified grooming school. The instructors are highly skilled and offer terrific hands on learning that is reinforced with assignments that provide a well-rounded education. Pet's Playground Grooming School offers students a perfect learning environment that prepares students to become successful groomers.
Blanca Roman
21:36 26 Sep 18
They are polite and do a great job with my dogs.
Angi James
15:18 15 Sep 18
Geweldig, meer woorden zijn niet nodig!
BUF Records
10:40 27 Jul 18
Took good care of my dogs and the employees were a pleasure to interact with
David Sigman
19:51 13 May 18
I wanted to take the time out to compliment this business, first off, the customer service is excellent. I have never had a bad experience with them. We have been using them for well over a year now. When I call to make an appointment they go out of their way to accommodate us immediately. The prices are excellent and our dogs always looks great. I have used both their mobile service and I have been in their salon and dropped my dogs off, we are always greeted with a smile, and my dogs run in to play with the other dogs. Their salon always smells great and is very clean. I have recommended them to several of my neighbors and they have taken their dog to them as well and they thanked me, because they had a great experience with them as well. My one neighbor now uses their mobile and my other neighbor drops her dog off on the way to work and picks her up on her way home, she said she is so glad I told her about this groomer and that she started using them.
mel font
21:32 22 Feb 18
This is for the mobile service only. Francesca was great. Did a wonderful job on Bear 🐻 (toy Yorkie.) No stress on the dog. Quick, easy and reasonable $$, considering the convenience. Already booked the next one. Highly recommended.
Gerald Brienza
20:13 25 Nov 17
Great place! I felt comfortable dropping off my 3 lb tiny terrier and when I picked her up, she looked great and was happy! Cute place, clean and smells good.
Trista Y
20:52 03 Nov 17
My dog had been refused by Petco and Pestmart simply because it growled when they, unknown people, wanted to touch then for the first time.I called Pets Playground and not only took my dog without appointments or problems, but they also did an incredible job, and much cheaper!!!I loved that when I went back to pick the dog up, much faster than expected, they had him playing, with other dogs!This is my favorite place from now on! You won me from the minute I spoke to you on the phone!I would totally recommend them!
Yoandi Perez
16:25 29 Oct 17
Clean facility ran by a business owner who truly loves dogs and cares about her clients. After a little mishap which wasn't the owner's fault, she took extreme measures to rectify the situation. My dog always comes back nicely groomed and relaxed after visiting here and have been taking my pet here for about 2 years with no grooming complaints.
Team2 Submit
13:25 10 Apr 17
Michelle was absolutely amazing! My cat was extremely matted because I got him from a very old couple that didn't keep up with his Fur and Michelle took such good care of him and shaved him perfectly. She definitely workd her magic and is extremely kind and her prices are very fair! I will be taking all of my animals to her from now on and recommending her to everyone I know. What an amazing job Michelle did!!
Johnny Peglow
15:21 07 Apr 17
I do not usually post but I wanted to take the time out because of the repeated pleasant experiences I have had since switching to Pet Playground for my dog's grooming. I want to emphasize that because we all love our dogs like children money is not the most critical criteria. However, recently I had an onset of setbacks, loss of two family members and a disability to myself which left me out of work. Pet playground is one of the most affordable groomers and their work has never disappointed. More importantly to me, I took my Gracie there in a condition that even embarrassed me. She was long overdue. Alba, the groomer I always deal with, took my pup in despite a very busy schedule. She was kind and sweet and not at all judgey that I waited so long. I needed that at this time and she made me feel comfortable as well as my pup. Gracie always comes home not only beautiful but peaceful and content. I know they treat her well. But they treat their human customers just as well. Thank you, Alba, I am so happy I found you!
Ann Perry
21:13 29 Oct 16
I was not completely happy and the owner personally called me and regroomed him!
Kathy Maloney
15:23 12 May 16
I have been bringing my dogs here for 2 years now, every month for their maintenance groom. They do an amazing job every time. I have never had a complaint. I highly recommend this dog groomer if you live in the Pompano Beach area. Thank you to the staff for caring for my babies.
Bryanna Alexis
14:54 12 Apr 16
Thanks for cleaning my dog minnie last minute. She smelled good and did not seem stressed out at all. Highly reccomend.
Mynor Martinez Prera
03:50 04 Apr 16
I went to school here, I graduated feeling very confident with my grooming skills, The teachers were very nice and patient. The director placed me in a grooming shop immediately after graduating. I am still working in that grooming shop and I am very happy. The director often calls to check up on me to make sure I am happy. I am very glad I went to school here.
Julie Gonzales
13:12 06 May 15
Just moved to the area three months ago. I brought my golden doodle and my yorkie their for a trim twice already. Both times they did a great job, and my dogs smelled so good when I picked them up. The prices are very reasonable for everything that they include with the groom, and I did not have to make an appointment either time. The salon is very clean and smells good. The lady at the front was very knowledgeable about my dogs and even shared a few tips with me. I even picked up two cute collars for my dogs. I think I found my forever groomer here in pompano beach Florida!
Samantha Silverstein
12:25 06 May 15
I just moved to the area and saw this groomer when I was at Radio Shack on Federal Highway. I walked in first to check it out and was pleasently surprised that it didn't have the dog and urine smell that most groom shops have. It was very clean and smelt like blueberries inside. So I decided to bring my Bichon back in for a groom, they did such a great job on her and she was allowed to run around with the other dogs and play, most places just throw your dog in a cage without water until you pick them up, not this place. She was not stressed when I picked her up and this made me so happy. I highly recommend this place if you love your dog as much as I do.
Brie Alexis
13:35 27 Apr 14
wonderful place !!, friendly staff, my dogs cant wait to get into the playhouse, always clean,they always give you and your pet a free gift or treat!! tou feel like your number one 1!------the other places try to copy them ,but they dont even come close!!!!my pets are like my family, i only trust PETSPLAYGROUND with my babies!!!
Lisa Silverman
19:27 21 Nov 11
Pet Grooming School FAQ
Yes! Pet's Playground Dog Grooming School is a nationally accredited grooming school. We can offer our students federal funding to attend our grooming school. To find out more about federal financial aid to pay for your pet grooming education at Pets Playground Pet Grooming School check out our financial aid page here for references about federal funding qualifications and enrollment.
There are two ways you can become a dog groomer in Florida:
- Complete an official dog grooming program with a comprehensive curriculum to show your dedication and knowledge. This is the recommended option!
- Get on the job training from an experienced dog groomer, but those without a certification will have a harder time finding a job.
Our Pro Grooming course takes 4 months to complete attending full-time. Our Stylist Program takes 8 months to complete attending full-time.
Dog grooming courses for tuition range from approximately $5,800 for the Pro Groomer Program to $9,400 for the Pet Stylist Program, grooming tool kit $1,100 (optional) and applicable state taxes. There is a $100 registration fee due at time of signing the enrollment agreement. Interest-Free Financing and Payment Plans available!!!
All students must be at least 18 years of age, and show proof of high school graduation or GED. Prior to enrollment the school requires an interview at the school campus with the director, tour of the facilities, and observing a class in operation. An “Admissions Questionnaire” must be completed. Upon acceptance into the program, the student may enroll.
Dog groomer pay will range depending on the setting and area where you practice. Florida groomers earn an average of $30,000 - $59,000 a year according to Salary.com.
The government has determined colleges and pet groomers both to be an essential business that can remain open.
Dog grooming requires certain physical demands. Ask yourself:
- Can you stand for long periods at a time?
- Can you lift pets on and off the grooming table?
- Can you firmly grasp tools with both hands?
- Are you comfortable being exposed to dirt, animal hair, dander, and skin conditions?
- If you are pregnant, have you cleared grooming school with your doctor?
- If you answered “yes” to the above questions, dog grooming may be the perfect career path for you!
Yes! Job placement is a priority after completing our dog grooming program.
Huge opportunities presently exist in the grooming industry, these are found in grooming shops, Vet’s offices, as well as, the newly popular “Mobile Grooming Units”. We can also show you how to establish your own grooming shop. For students interested in the “show” circuit, our pro-groomer classes will provide you with the foundation for which additional years of hands-on grooming and continued training will lead, to “Master Groomer” status.
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Pet's Playground Pet Grooming School
1294 N Federal HwyPompano Beach, FL 33062
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