Learn professional dog grooming through hands-on training, real clients, and real support — all in a program designed to help you step confidently into a new career.
Our mobile grooming academy is based in McKinney, Texas, serving students across the United States and in the DFW area (including Plano, Richardson, Garland, Dallas, Addison, Arlington, Mesquite, Lewisville, Flower Mound, The Colony, Grand Prairie, Grapevine, Euless, Bedford and North Richland Hills.)
ABOUT BACKYARD PET SERVICES
At Backyard Pet Services, we’ve spend years caring for pets across Collin County — building relationships with families who trust us to treat their pets like our own.
Now, we’re opening the door for others to build a meaningful career doing the same.
This isn’t a classroom-only program.
You’ll learn in real environments, with real dogs, alongside a team that’s been doing this every day.
ABOUT THE PROGRAM
A different kind of grooming school
Our Grooming Academy was built for people who want more than just theory.
You’ll learn step-by-step in a structured program — while also gaining real-world experience inside a working mobile grooming business.
That means:
- You’re not guessing what it’s like — you’re doing it
- You’re not practicing on models — you’re working with real clients
- You’re not alone — you’re supported every step of the way
We keep our class sizes small so you get the attention, coaching, and confidence you need to succeed.
PROGRAM BREAKDOWN
A clear path from beginner to professional
We’ve designed our program to meet you where you are – and help you grow at every stage.
Entry Level (6 Weeks)
Learn the foundations of safe handling, bathing, drying, and basic grooming techniques.
Professional Groomer (8 Weeks)
Build your technical skills, breed-specific cuts, and efficiency working with real clients.
Mobile Grooming Operator (4 Weeks)
Learn how to operate, schedule, and succeed in a mobile grooming business.
WHO THIS IS FOR
You don’t need experience – just the right mindset
Our students come from all walks of life.
This may be right for you if you:
- Love animals and want to work with them every day
- Are ready for a career change
- Want more flexibility and independence
- Take pride in doing meaningful, hands-on work
If you’re dependable, patient, and willing to learn — we can teach you the rest.
CAREER OUTCOMES
Where this can take you
Grooming is more than a skill — it’s a pathway to a stable, flexible, and rewarding career.
Our graduates go on to:
- Work as professional groomers
- Join established grooming teams
- Build their own mobile grooming businesses
We’ll guide you not just in learning the craft — but in understanding how to turn it into a career.
DFW STUDENTS AND BEYOND
Built for our community
We’re proud to be based in McKinney and serve families and pets across:
Frisco • Prosper • Plano • Allen • Celina • Fairview and surrounding areas
Our academy reflects the same values our clients trust us for every day — reliability, care, and doing things the right way. Our students come from all over the DFW area including
- Dallas
- Fort Worth
- Arlington
- Richardson
- Carrollton
- Garland
- Mesquite
- Lewisville
- Flower Mound
- The Colony
- Wylie
- Irving
- Grand Prairie
- Grapevine
- Euless
- Bedford
- North Richland Hills
- Denton
- Keller
- Burleson
- DeSoto
- Cedar Hill
- Lancaster
- Duncanville
- Rockwall
- Rowlett
TESTIMONIALS
What people are saying
“I didn’t know where to start, but the team made everything feel approachable. You’re not just learning — you’re actually doing the work, and that made all the difference. -Ashley J. ”
“I already knew the technical aspects of grooming but I could not wrap my mind around making it work in mobile. Seeing it in the day-to-day and de-mystifying the maintenance and mechanical aspects helped me make the switch with confidence – from salon groomer to mobile groomer, from employee to owner.” -Sabrina S.
GET STARTED
Let’s take the first step together
The best way to understand if this is the right fit is to see it for yourself.
Come meet the team, see how we work, and ask any questions you have.
Spots are limited to keep training hands-on and personalized.
FAQ SECTION
Do I need any experience?
No. We start with the basics and build from there.
What is the schedule like?
We’ll walk you through expectations during your tour so you know exactly what to expect. Each tier of the program is built around a combination of classroom instruction and real-life experience.
Do you offer payment options?
Yes — we can go over available options when you speak with our team.
