Turn your love for dogs into a rewarding, in-demand career with our hands-on dog grooming school at OTCK9 Academy!
Located in Woodstock, GA, just outside the Atlanta metro area, our grooming school offers a comprehensive, real-world learning experience for anyone looking to become a professional dog groomer.
💥 Tuition: $5,875 (includes your grooming tools & supplies) 🎓 Next class starts: May 19, 2025
✅ 4-Week, Hands-On Dog Grooming Program
At OTCK9 Academy, you won’t just watch—you’ll DO. Our dog grooming school provides hands-on experience grooming all dog breeds and coat types so you gain confidence and skill right from day one.
✅ Monday – Friday | 8am – 2pm
Our flexible class schedule makes it easy to fit training into your life while giving you practical, in-salon experience with real clients.
✅ Job Placement Assistance + Immediate Opportunities
We help you land your first grooming job! Qualifying students may receive immediate job placement opportunities at OTCK9 Academy after graduation. We also provide ongoing job placement support so you can start your career with confidence.
✅ Vocational Rehabilitation Students Accepted
We proudly accept vocational rehab funding for eligible students. Call to find out how to apply your benefits toward tuition.
✅ Small Class Sizes for Personalized Learning
We believe in quality over quantity. Small classes ensure personalized attention and hands-on learning for every student.
👉 Ready to become a certified dog groomer? Enroll now—spots are limited!
📲 Call OTCK9 Academy at 770-847-7947 to learn more or reserve your seat!
Pet grooming is one of the fastest-growing industries nationwide. Whether you’re looking to work in a salon, start your own mobile grooming business, or simply build a skillset you can take anywhere, OTCK9 Academy will prepare you for a successful grooming career.
✅ Career-focused dog grooming training
✅ Learn from experienced professional dog groomers
✅ Real-world practice with real dogs
🚿 Join the best dog grooming school near Woodstock, Canton, Kennesaw, Marietta, and the Atlanta area!
👉 Call 770-847-7947 today to speak with our admissions team or schedule a tour.
🐾 Take the first step toward becoming a professional dog groomer with OTCK9 Academy!
Service Dog Training Certification Course
Cost: $12,975
Program Overview:
Are you ready to make a life-changing impact by training dogs to assist individuals with disabilities? Our Service Dog Training Certification Course is a comprehensive, hands-on program designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary to train reliable and effective service dogs.
🔑 What You’ll Learn:
✔️ Foundations of Service Dog Training – Understand the purpose and functions of service dogs, including tasks for mobility assistance, PTSD support, and more.
✔️ Dog Behavior and Psychology – Gain in-depth knowledge of canine behavior, communication, and learning processes to create effective training plans.
✔️ Obedience Training – Master foundational commands and advanced obedience skills critical to service dog work.
✔️ Task-Specific Training – Teach dogs to perform tasks such as retrieving objects, opening doors, turning on lights, providing stability, and alerting to medical conditions.
✔️ Public Access Training – Train dogs to navigate public spaces confidently and adhere to ADA-compliant behavior standards.
✔️ Problem-Solving Techniques – Learn how to address behavioral challenges and ensure the dog’s success in service roles.
✔️ Client Matching & Transition – Develop skills to match dogs with individuals based on their needs and facilitate a smooth transition for both handler and service dog.
✔️ Service Dog Laws & Ethics – Study the legal and ethical guidelines surrounding service dog training and ownership.
🎓 What You’ll Receive:
OTCK9 ACADEMY
Meets the requirements set forth by the Nonpublic Postsecondary Educational Institution Act of 1990 of O.C.G.A. § 20-3-250. Programs approved as part of this Authorization are listed on the Georgia Nonpublic Postsecondary Education Commission website in the Directory of Institutions.
Veteran Readiness and Employment (Chapter 31)
If you have a service-connected disability that limits your ability to work or prevents you from working, Veteran Readiness and Employment (formerly called Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment) can help. This program—also known as Chapter 31 or VR&E—helps you explore employment options and address education or training needs. In some cases, your family members may also qualify for certain benefits.
HOW TO APPLY:
https://www.va.gov/careers-employment/vocational-rehabilitation/
CALL: 770-847-7947 for more information.
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