Kirkwood Pet Grooming Program

02/20/2026

All Kirkwood locations are delayed opening until 10:00 am, Friday 2/20/26 due to winter weather.

02/18/2026

We just crossed 100 followers on TikTok 🐶✂️🎉

Thank you for cheering us on!

If you enjoy our salon moments here, give us a follow on TikTok too for more behind-the-scenes fun and student highlights. Let’s keep growing 🐾

101 Followers, 3 Following, 1369 Likes - Watch awesome short videos created by Kirkwood Pet Grooming Program

02/10/2026

Ready to turn your love of animals into a career? Here’s what makes Kirkwood different:

✅ Start ANYTIME - no waiting for class dates
✅ Flexible schedule – choose times that work for YOU
✅ 350+ hours hands-on with real dogs
✅ Complete in 12-16 weeks

📱 Enroll now: kirkwood.edu/petgrooming
📞 Questions? Call 319.398.1022

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01/30/2026

What a wild few weeks at Kirkwood Pet Grooming! ❄️ The cold weather has been throwing us some challenges, but our students handled it like pros—regrouping, problem-solving, and keeping positive attitudes through it all. This is what training in the real world looks like, and they’re doing amazing work!

We appreciate our wonderful clients and their flexibility recently. Thank you! 🩵

Spots are filling up fast with our rolling enrollment. Want to be a groomer? These students do too, and they’re well on their way! 🐾✂️

Ready to start YOUR grooming career? Learn more: www.kirkwood.edu/petgrooming

01/26/2026

Madi and Hailey just crushed it! 🔥 These two walked into our program ready to learn, and they’re walking out as skilled groomers who know their stuff. We’ve loved watching them grow, problem-solve, and find their confidence with every dog that came through. The grooming world better be ready because these two are bringing their A-game. Congrats, graduates - go show ‘em what you’ve got! 🐾✂️

01/13/2026

🎉🐾 Happy Birthday, Lance! 🐾🎉

Help us wish a very happy belated birthday to our amazing Lab Assistant, Lance! From keeping the lab running smoothly to supporting our students (and, of course, the dogs 🐶), we’re so grateful for everything you do at Kirkwood Pet Grooming.

Hope your day was full of good vibes, wagging tails, and maybe a little cake too. 🎂🎈

Drop a birthday wish for Lance in the comments! 👇

01/05/2026

🎉 Congratulations to our most recent graduate, Laynie! 🎉

Laynie has officially completed the Kirkwood Pet Grooming Program, and we couldn’t be prouder. Through dedication, skill-building, and hands-on practice, she’s put in the work it takes to grow into a confident, capable groomer.

We’re excited to see where her grooming journey takes her next. Well done, Laynie—you earned this! 🐾✂️

12/16/2025

Happy Howl-idays! 🐾

12/09/2025

NOTICE: Kirkwood Pet Grooming is closed today due to a power outage. If you have an appointment, we will be in touch to reschedule when power is restored. Thank you for your understanding. -Kirkwood Pet Grooming Team

12/07/2025

Our Pet Grooming students had a fantastic visit to La Bella Pet Spa! Thank you to Natasha and Johanna for welcoming us into their salon and sharing their passion for grooming.

Students learned about pet esthetics—supporting skin and coat health with the right products and techniques—and got a peek into the exciting world of grooming competitions where creative skills really shine.

We also talked about the real-life side of grooming: staying motivated, handling tough days, and protecting work–life balance in this caring profession.

We’re grateful to LaBella for always supporting our students and the future of grooming!

If your animal-care business would like to host student observers, please reach out: [email protected]

11/25/2025

Before we head into the holiday, we’re taking a moment to spotlight what truly makes this program special: our students. Their dedication, curiosity, steady hands, and compassion for animals shine through every single day. We’re proud of the progress they’ve made this fall and grateful to be part of their journey.

🗒️ The grooming lab will be closed Wednesday–Friday for the Thanksgiving break, and we’ll be back in the salon Tuesday, December 2.

Wishing you a warm, safe, tail-wagging Thanksgiving— The Kirkwood Pet Grooming Team 🐾 💙