American Canine and Animal Dressing Academy
The first national academic standard for professional pet grooming care.
For Salons
Brick and Mortar Locations
One annual membership trains your entire staff. ACADA curriculum, credentials, and a customer feedback system, all included.
For Mobile
Traveling Professionals
ACADA's curriculum was developed with mobile operations in mind. Train your team with standards that travel with you.
For Professionals
Personal and Professional
Formalize your experience. Build a public record that stays with you throughout your career, from first client to last.
Learning Center
ACADA Learning Center
A structured education for anyone entering the profession. Start with the Generalist PET Track and build the foundation your career deserves.
The Standard
Scaffolding for Curriculum and Best Practices
The national standard for professional pet grooming education, published openly, subject to commentary, and built to improve.
About ACADA
Why We Built ACADA for You
ACADA exists to make serious grooming education accessible, documentable, and built to serve the entire industry with public trust.