Business Details
22 Years
experience
Certified Pet Grooming School & Salon in Sunland, CA
Founded in 2004, Wag My Tail began as a pet grooming salon and expanded into a state-certified grooming school in 2006. Our family-owned business prioritizes both pet care and professional training, ensuring groomers are equipped with essential skills and safety protocols. We are licensed by the Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education (BPPE) and committed to fostering career growth in the pet grooming industry. Our dual focus on hands-on grooming services and education allows us to serve both pet owners and aspiring groomers. With flexible training options, we help students start careers or businesses without sacrificing existing income.Our curriculum covers hygiene, sanitation, breed-specific techniques, and animal handling, preparing graduates for diverse opportunities in veterinary clinics, salons, and more. We emphasize affordability and practicality, enabling students to launch businesses with minimal upfront costs. Located in Sunland, California, we pride ourselves on treating every client and student like family. Our mission is to empower individuals through expert training while maintaining the highest standards of pet care. With over 15 years of experience, we remain dedicated to evolving with industry needs and supporting our community's pet care professionals.
Services
Pet Grooming
Grooming School
Career Training
Sanitation Services
Breed-Specific Grooming
Details
- Year established: 2004
Highlights and features
- Family-owned with 18+ years of combined industry experience
- Licensed by the Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education (BPPE)
- Hands-on training in sanitation, hygiene, and breed-specific techniques
- Affordable pathways to start a pet grooming business
- Flexible scheduling for full-time professionals
Associations and certifications
- BPPE
Services
Certified Pet Hygienist Course
This 40-hour program covers essential pet hygiene skills including ear cleaning, nail clipping, parasite removal, and sanitation techniques. Students learn safe handling practices and product knowledge to ensure pet safety. Ideal for those seeking entry-level positions or personal pet care expertise.
Certified Pet Groomer Course
An 8-10 week, 300-hour comprehensive course teaching advanced grooming techniques like trimming, dematting, and scissor finishes. Includes breed-specific styling and skin condition recognition. Prepares graduates for professional roles in salons, veterinary clinics, or self-employment.
Career Development
We offer career guidance for graduates, connecting them with opportunities in veterinary clinics, grooming salons, and pet shops. Our network includes boarding kennels and animal shelters, ensuring diverse employment options for trained professionals.
Sanitation Services
Specialized instruction in kennel and tub sanitation, chemical flea dips, and disease prevention. Ensures groomers maintain hygienic environments to protect pet health. Covers proper disposal methods and infection control protocols.
Breed-Specific Grooming
Training in popular breed styles including teddy faces, puppy cuts, and breed-specific trims for poodles, schnauzers, and bichons. Focuses on coat thinning, shaving, and finishing techniques to meet breed standards.
Questions
What courses does Wag My Tail offer?
We offer a 40-hour Certified Pet Hygienist course and a 300-hour Certified Pet Groomer program covering hygiene, sanitation, and breed-specific techniques.
Is Wag My Tail licensed?
Yes, we are licensed by the Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education (BPPE) to ensure quality training standards.
Can I start my own grooming business after training?
Many graduates launch their own businesses with affordable startup costs. We provide guidance on establishing and growing a grooming enterprise.
What career opportunities are available after graduation?
Graduates work in veterinary clinics, grooming salons, pet shops, boarding kennels, and animal shelters, or start their own businesses.
Are classes flexible for working professionals?
Yes, we offer flexible scheduling to accommodate full-time jobs, allowing students to build their grooming careers part-time.
Where is Wag My Tail located?
We are located at 8823 Fenwick St, Sunland, CA 91040, serving the Los Angeles area.
Reviews (7)
Xalex Hernandez
Oct 15, 2021
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Great prices and my chihuahua came out looking amazingly gorgeous! My chihuahua wants to rip my hand off when I try to clip his nails so I bring them here & I have no idea how these people manage to do it but im so glad i keep coming back.
Dawn B.
Aug 08, 2021
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Stay away! I took my dog here for a simple bath and haircut. Not only did I not get what I asked for, but what was cut was very uneven. When I got into the car, I noticed blood coming from the foot/nail area. Nobody mentioned a thing to me! I called back within 2 hours of picking him up and was told "I'm sorry I will let them know"! All around terrible service, and wont be going back.
Maria K.
Jul 29, 2021
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Love love love this place. Mina the owner is super nice and accommodating and the prices are reasonable. My dog loves going there. I've never had issues with their service.
Terosol
Jul 23, 2021
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Great people work here. I have a senior long hair cat and they take very good of him when its time to get a trim. I recommend Wag My Tail!
T. Snell
Jun 19, 2021
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Been going there for years, before the change of ownership. The staff is amazing. I absolutely love the owner Mila. They follow my directions for styling my baby who's very important to my husband and I. I'm very picky so I appreciate that they do exactly as I ask. Very clean establishment and professional groomers.
Hanna J.
Oct 31, 2020
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I just dropped my dog, Choco at this groomer for the first time. After having a traumatic experience at a vet, I was very skeptical as I saw a few negative reviews. However, I think I have to always give a place a chance. So far, the lady I spoke with was very kind. She gave me the options of different types of hair cuts. I also spoke with another man picking up his dog and he informed me that he has been coming here quite a bit and he has had no problems. (GOOD SIGN!) I will update on what is to come. And you can trust this to be an unbias review. I love my dog and I wouldn't want to provide any false information for another dog owner. UPDATE TO COME.
F. A.
May 26, 2020
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To me. finding a good groomer is like finding a good & honest dentist. This is a grooming school but they don't tell you. So expect your love one to be part of a hair cut experiment. They returned my dog with one eyelash, a lot of cuts in his skin with the machine a big cut in his neck. One eyelash was completely cut off. These people does not care about your pets. But what can you expect when this young inexperienced girls are doing the work paying for learning and the owner charging customers for experimenting in your love one.
Not cool the owner should be honest and say these are not experienced groomers they are going to learn how to be groomers in your pet. Really bad business practices in this place. Unfortunately because the Covid 19 my groomer is not available but I won't take my boy there anymore!
Not cool the owner should be honest and say these are not experienced groomers they are going to learn how to be groomers in your pet. Really bad business practices in this place. Unfortunately because the Covid 19 my groomer is not available but I won't take my boy there anymore!
