Paw Parent Academy

Paw Parent Academy Paw Parent Academy is designed to help pet parents gain the skills and confidence to groom their own dogs, right from the comfort of home.

Grooming your dog at home has never been easier - or more rewarding! With our courses, you’ll save money on expensive grooming appointments, learn professional techniques from an award-winning groomer, and deepen the bond with your furry best friend. Designed for loving pet parents, each step-by-step course includes breed-specific guidance to ensure your dog looks and feels their best - all while

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08/19/2026

🐾 Grooming a senior dog is all about comfort, safety, and love. 👵🏼🐶

As our pups age, their grooming needs change. Paw Parent Academy expert and Professional Groomer Nadia shares her top tips for stress-free senior grooming at home!

🔗 Click the link in our bio to explore Paw Parent Academy courses and learn exactly how to groom your specific breed safely from home!

08/12/2026

🧼🐕 Bathing your wire-coated dog too often can actually ruin their coat!

Wire coats (like Terriers and Schnauzers) have a harsh texture designed to naturally repel dirt. Over-washing strips away protective oils and softens the fur, making it prone to matting. Paw Parent Academy expert and Professional Groomer Nadia shares her top rules!

🔗 Click the link in our bio to check out our Wire-Coated Grooming Course for Nadia’s step-by-step video instructions right from home!

08/05/2026

🚫🐶 Handstripping at home? Avoid these major mistakes!

Handstripping keeps wire coats healthy, but doing it wrong can damage their fur and cause discomfort. Paw Parent Academy expert and Professional Groomer Nadia shares what not to do!

🔗 Click the link in our bio and get Nadia’s step-by-step guidance to mastering this technique safely at home!

07/29/2026

Ever wonder how groomers get that perfect, crisp waistline on a dog? ✂️👀 It’s all about mastering the tuck-up!

In this video, grooming expert Nadia breaks down exactly what this hidden area is and how to safely trim it without any accidents. The tuck-up is just one small piece of the puzzle.

If you want to learn how to safely and confidently groom your pup from nose to tail, we’ve got you covered. Explore our At-Home Dog Grooming Courses and get step-by-step video tutorials from Nadia on washing, drying, clipping, and styling your specific breed! ▶️ https://www.pawparentacademy.com/courses

07/22/2026

If you’ve got a Terrier, Schnauzer, or any wire-haired pup, you can’t just brush them whenever you feel like it.
In this video, grooming expert Nadia breaks down the exact timing rules for wire coats to keep that classic, crisp texture looking sharp without ruining their fur.

Ready to ditch the expensive grooming salon cycles? You can master the art of maintaining your terrier's unique coat right from your own home. Check out PPA's How to Groom Your Terrier Course to learn Nadia’s pro techniques, step-by-step! ▶️ https://www.pawparentacademy.com/courses/how-to-groom-a-terrier

07/15/2026

Don't let that smooth, short fur fool you 😅 Pugs have some highly specific grooming requirements to keep them healthy, comfortable, and stink-free. In this video, grooming expert Nadia breaks down the top 3 grooming needs every Pug parent must master.

Want to master the art of short-hair grooming?
Check out PPA's Short-Haired Dog Grooming Course! Nadia shares her expert, step-by-step techniques for bathing, heavy deshedding, and structural hygiene tailored specifically for short-coated breeds ▶️ https://www.pawparentacademy.com/courses/how-to-groom-a-pug

07/08/2026

Is your dog "blowing their coat," or is that fur actually trapped? 😳👇
If you own a double-coated dog (think Huskies, Goldens, Shepherds, or Newfies), grooming expert Nadia has a vital warning for you about a condition called an impacted coat.

So, what does that actually mean?
An impacted coat happens when dead, loose undercoat doesn't get properly brushed or blown out. Instead of shedding off naturally, it becomes tightly trapped against the skin, forming a dense, heavy wall of fur. The good news? You can easily prevent and fix this right from your own living room!

Check out the Deshedding Course with Paw Parent Academy! Nadia breaks down the exact tools, products, and techniques you need to safely and effectively deshed your double-coated pup at home ▶️ https://www.pawparentacademy.com/courses/deshedding-mastery

07/01/2026

Are you actually done brushing your Golden Retriever, or are you just giving up? 😅👇
We’ve all been there: you’ve already filled a small trash bag with hair, your arms are burning, and yet... the fluff just keeps coming. How do you know when to finally call it quits?
In this video, grooming expert Nadia shares how to know your Golden is 100% brushed out, tangle-free, and ready to roll.

Tired of the endless shedding and expensive grooming bills?
You can master the blowout, the deshed, and the perfect paw trim right from your own living room. Nadia is breaking down all her pro secrets in the How to Groom a Golden Retriever Course! ▶️ https://www.pawparentacademy.com/courses/how-to-groom-a-golden-retriever

06/24/2026

Is your Pug’s tail trying to tell you something? 🧐 That little cinnamon roll tail holds a lot of clues! Grooming expert Nadia is breaking down the physical cues of the Pug tail so you can better understand your pup's mood during grooming time.

Ditch the grooming anxiety and build a better bond with your pup. 👇 Check out our step-by-step course on how to groom your Pug at home!🧼▶️ https://www.pawparentacademy.com/courses/how-to-groom-a-pug

06/17/2026

Because Morkies carry a mix of Maltese sensitivity and Yorkshire Terrier sass, their communication style on the table is completely unique. Grooming pro Nadia is dissecting those exact cues in today’s reel so you can build trust during grooming time.

Ready to stop the grooming anxiety and handle your pup like a pro? Learn how to groom your Yorkie at home in a calm, stress-free environment ▶️ https://www.pawparentacademy.com/courses/how-to-groom-a-yorkie

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