Academy of Animal Arts and Sciences - Largo, Florida

Suzanne P.

I took my hot mess of a foster pup here! I was so happy to get an appointment within the week, and then sit back and see the beautiful results. She looks like a princess! I know we can get her adopted now!

Alyssa P.

Ms. Teri and Maria were wonderful teachers! This school helped me build my confidence by a landslide and I learnt so much under their guidance. I took the Professional Pet Grooming course and I'd like to return again someday to take their more advanced courses.

Angi V.

There is not enough good I can say about this school and the staff! You learn the breeds and the standards of how the dogs should look in the ring. You learn about health concerns, skin issues, signs of heat stroke, and even learn CPR. Sue is an amazing and knowledgeable woman, and is the vet tech on staff there. You learn a lot from her and she's there to help with anything you need! Rick and Dennis are the men behind the scenes, taking care of all the technical stuff and making sure you have what you need to graduate, right down to helping you find a job, and booking the dogs you'll be learning with. Terri is the main attraction though. She not only teaches you proper scissoring and blading technique, but also teaches you why it's so important to do things properly. The safety of you and your dog is top priority! She teaches you little tricks of the trade, that not only makes it easier for you as a groomer, as little stress on the dog as possible, but also things that help you stand out over other groomers! You are taught to do a high quality job that your clients will love! Even tips of the trade on salon operation as well. And I will tell you, you will never meet more friendly and giving people as Rick and Terri. They are truly what makes that school special. Also if grooming isn't your thing, I believe they are starting a vet tech program soon! If you have high standards, have a strong love for animals, and are willing to put effort into learning, Terri will bring you to greatness as a groomer. And that this is the school for you. I truly value my time spent with all of them, and miss them dearly.

ANDREA A.

I used to go this school, highly recommend attending this school. Miss Sue and Terri were amazing teachers and learned so much from them. I’ve been a groomer for 5+ years now and I wouldn’t do anything else.

Leticia

I am beyond happy I attended this school! I've taken 2 courses with them and would definitely go back again if I had the money. I was truly honored to have Teri as a mentor. You has so much talent and skill to share to anyone who is willing to actually learn it! I've seen people post about their feelings but this is a place of education and these people need to realize she is teaching us a skill set that involves live animals!!!. She's not meant to be your BFF she is your teacher and is doing what she can to keep students and pets safe! Groomers who TRULY want to be the best should definitely come to this school. It's not easy but we'll worth it for those who truly want to learn. Rick and Sue are awesome too and can always put a smile on anyones face😊

Xiara C.

This program was truly a great experience, I took the basic groomer program and it gave me a great foundation. Despite only being there for 2 months I received great quality teaching. Teri, the Director, is an absolute PRO at what she does, she has so many tips and tricks that you can only gain with years and years of experience, and she sees the best in all of her students. Not only does she see the best, she actually shows genuine interest in them. Sue, the Vet Technician/Prep Instructor, also was an asset to the program and gave us so much knowledge on what to look for when it came to zoonotic diseases, skin conditions, abnormal behavior with the animals, etc. Rick, the Admissions Director, also was always there If you had any questions about the program and was always willing to help with whatever you needed. The staff all worked as a team and that is something that was very appreciated and made everything work smoothly. After graduation I started working as a groomer only a week later, I realized that even though I had much to learn I was still ready and equipped to work in a grooming salon with groomers that have 7+ years of experience. I loved this program and I would go back! Anyone who is wanting to get into grooming should definitely take the opportunity to learn with Teri.

Jill K.

I thought a grooming school prices would be much less than a regular dog grooming salon. The prices here are the same as any grooming salon, and it is a school.

Your prices are too much the same as a professional , sorry no discount pricing, to add on costs without telling a customer is not acceptable. Killing fleas and matting is part of the job and there should never be exta costs part of the job. I groom my own dogs now it does not take much to remove matted fur.

Emily M.

This school changed my life!
Attending 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.
Teri 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).
Melody, 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.
If 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!