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    West Coast Grooming Academy

    4.7 (59 reviews)
    Closed 9:00 am - 6:00 pm

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    Bath and groom only

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    Alison K.

    Student review I had the best learning experience with West Coast Grooming Academy. The Teachers( Huber ) were amazing , very patient and knowledgeable for every step of the way. Helped me to prepare for a real world experience. I'm very thankful for all the support from the teachers. They are amazing and I'm so proud to be a West Cost Grooming Academy alumni. Thank you for all the hard work!!!!!!!

    mini labradoodle makeover  My grooming after graduation!
    Hannah K.

    Student review I have my own dog boarding and daycare business and I wanted to add dog grooming to my services. I searched a couple places throughout the western US and found WCGA. I was extremely fortunate to pick and find them. They have some amazing instructors that are patient and let you have room to grow and learn. Huber Pineda was my main instructor. I'm truly grateful for him in helping me expand my growth as a groomer. For a beginner dog grooming course I found it to be excellent. I just wish that I had more time interning with them after graduating and receiving my certificate. WCGA has quality grooming instructors and I would highly recommend anyone interested in the grooming world to go here. This is a fantastic learning environment! I still have much to learn but I had a great foundation here.

    Olivia Y.

    Extremely happy with the services provided! I have taken my dogs there twice now, and have had zero issues! I have a German shepherd that is very nervous, and a super easy going doodle mix that can be difficult to cut without looking awkward. They do an amazing job with both of my babies! I would recommend this team to anyone!

    Jess W.

    It was easy to get an appointment. I also loved that the receptionist gave me suggestions on a time that would work best for them so my dog wouldn't be in a kennel for his first time. Randy was so patient and explained everything so well before Tobe's first grooming. And he emphasizes going at the dogs pace. We all want this to be a positive experience and I'm feel that'd what my baby had. After the grooming, Randy gave me an update on how it went and I really couldn't be happier! Tobe was a happy guy and also seemed to like it

    Brenda D.

    Love this place. My dog comes here ever 4 weeks, like clock work. She gets groomed and pampered. She has been coming here for her entire life, 4 1/2 years. Everyone there is always so kind and love my girl. We always make appointments with the students. The students are well supervised and she always comes home looking good.

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    Nicole gave me a good discount, helpful and informative. Recommend this location if you want to get a good deal and grooming for cats

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    The groomer cut my dogs hair perfect.We will definitely be back.Great customer service ..

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    Our almost-2-year-old Goldendoodle has only ever been groomed here, that is, when our daughter is not available. They're great!

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    Our Chippy loves Randy. You can tell that he really loves dogs and he has so many patience with our Chippy boy.

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    I am a graduate of the West Coast Grooming Academy and am now working as a certified groomer at the Pawlor/West Coast Grooming Academy.

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