Admission Requirements

Distance Learning Study Programs
No previous experience is necessary for our entry level Bather/Brusher Distance Learning Program. Successful completion of the Paragon Pet Bather/Brusher Career Program is required to advanced to the Paragon Pet Grooming Career Program. Successful completion of the Paragon Pet Grooming Career Program is required before advancing to the Paragon Pet Stylist Career Program. Student may apply for hands-on Training at the Paragon Training Center after the successful completion of any of the Paragon Distance Learning Programs to refine their hands on skills. Previous professional experience is necessary for the 120 clock hour Skill Enrichment Programs which is held at the Paragon Campus. A special enrollment questionnaire will be required for this training program. All applicants are required to be at least sixteen years of age, have a genuine concern and affection for animals, be able to stand for a minimum of four hours at a time and easily lift up to 50 pounds. Students must posses a High School Diploma, GED or pass an Ability to Benefit Entrance Test prepared by the Paragon School of Pet Grooming. Credit is not granted for previous training.

To Apply And Enroll
Send in your completed Application form with $25.00 Application Fee. The Paragon School will contact the applicant after receiving their application. An entrance packet along with a school catalog and an enrollment agreement will be sent to the applicant. The applicant should review the material and call the school with any questions. Sign the Enrollment Agreement and send it to The Paragon School along with your payment. The Paragon School will send out the first set of student study materials within two business days of processing your enrollment. You may begin your program as soon as your study materials arrive to your location. The school reserves the right to accept or decline any application for enrollment.

No previous experience is necessary for the 600 clock hour Pet Styling Career Track Program, the 240 clock hour Fast Track Program or the 80 clock hour Bather/Brusher Program. Previous professional experience is necessary for the 120 clock hour Skill Enrichment Classes, and a special enrollment questionnaire must be completed prior to entering this training program. Applicants must have a genuine concern and affection for animals. The minimum age for acceptance is 16, and all students must submit a High School Diploma, GED or take the Ability to Benefit Test prior to acceptance. Professional pet grooming is a physically active profession. To excel in this profession, a prospective student needs to stay mentally focused, stand all day, have good dexterity with their hands and arms, and lift up to fourty pounds with relative ease.

To Apply And Enroll

Send a completed Application Form with $25 Application Fee and a copy of your High School Diploma, GED or a completed Paragon Ability to Benefit Questionnaire & Test.

The Admission Department will review each candidate's application and contact them to schedule a personal interview or a telephone interview for out-of-town applicants, prior to acceptance. The school reserves the right to accept or decline any application for enrollment. You may apply on-line at www.paragonpetschool.com.

The Paragon School will contact the applicant after receiving the application. An entrance packet along with a school catalog, an enrollment agreemant and loan contracts (if education is financed over an extented period of time) will be sent to the applicant. The applicant should review all material, and call the school with any questions. Complete the entire packet and and send it to The Paragon School along with $175.00 tuition deposit. The Paragon School will contact the applicant to confirm start date.