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  • IEAA Internationally Accredited
  • Ideal for both aspiring and seasoned groomers
  • Learn methods, benefits of NO FEAR-Gentle Care
  • Certificate Upon Course Completion
  • 100% Online (Phone, Desktop Computer, Online Portal)
  • Complete in as little as 2-3 months!
  • Self-paced studies to fit your schedule and lifestyle
  • 200+ pages of instruction including color diagrams, illustrations, photographs
  • Multiple interactive study tools throughout
  • Lifetime Student Support
  • Quick and easy enrollment
  • Eligible for the Tuition Tax Credit and Canadian Training Credit in Canada

Are you ready to take your grooming practice to the next level? Make a real difference in the lives of pets with this heart-led training course designed to help you create calm, compassionate, and trust-filled grooming experiences. Attract clients who truly value this elevated approach—clients who see the difference that skilled, compassionate grooming brings—an experience they’re happy to invest a little more in for their pet’s well-being. Get started today!

 
Frequently Asked Questions

Question 1, What's the difference between your Diploma course and this Certificate course?

Our diploma courses provide the practical skills every professional groomer needs. And our guiding motto—a soft voice ~ a gentle touch ~ a JKL Certified Groomer—reflects our long-standing commitment to gentle, compassionate care.

The NO FEAR–Gentle Care certificate course builds on that foundation and helps you stand out in today’s grooming market. You’ll learn how to apply your skills with enhanced compassion and emotional awareness—creating a calmer, more positive experience for pets and clients alike. This not only fosters trust and loyalty but also attracts conscientious pet owners who are willing to invest in the highest quality care for their beloved pets.

JKL Grooming has long been a trusted leader in professional pet grooming education, offering comprehensive training grounded in empathy, safety, and excellence.

Now, we are proud to formally recognize and support groomers who embrace compassionate care through our NO FEAR–Gentle Care philosophy.

All JKL courses are internationally accredited by the IEAA (International Education Accreditation Authority), and have been since 2008.

As well, JKL has been an ESDC (Employment and Social Development Canada) certified training institution since 1984.

No, the NO FEAR-Gentle Care course is a stand-alone, separate course. You don't have to be a JKL student or grad to take this course.

This course will provide you with official accreditation in the principles of NO FEAR–Gentle Care Grooming, enhancing both your professional credibility and your grooming expertise. You’ll also gain:

  • Proven techniques to create a calmer, more positive grooming experience—for pets and for yourself

  • Tools to help reduce stress, foster trust, and improve grooming outcomes

  • A more enjoyable, lower-stress workday as a groomer

  • The ability to attract a conscientious, loyal clientele who value gentle care for their pets

  • Clients who are more likely to maintain regular grooming schedules and are willing to invest more in high-quality, compassionate grooming for their beloved pets

As a salon owner, the NO FEAR-Gentle Care course helps you elevate your business on multiple levels.

  • Equip your team with gentle, trust-based grooming skills to foster a calm, nurturing atmosphere for pets and staff

  • Attract caring clients who value and are willing to invest more in regularly scheduled compassionate grooming services

  • Increase regular grooming appointments and revenue

  • Position your salon as a leader in ethical grooming—a cut above the competition and a trusted choice in your community.

  • Qualify to market your business as a NO FEAR-Gentle Care salon

This is a three-month online course.

The cost for this course is $199 (less any current discount with discount code)
(courses are subject to applicable taxes in Canada)

Yes, if you live in Canada, JKL will issue you a T2202 tax receipt for any course tuition paid during the year, so you'll be able to claim the Canada Training Credit and the Tuition Tax Receipt for up to one-half of eligible tuition fees.

Yes, international and offshore applicants may enroll in our courses. A working knowledge of basic English and writing skills is a prerequisite. International orders may be made via PayPal or credit card.

You'll need a tablet, laptop or desktop computer, and internet access.

A comprehensive online memory exam must be successfully completed prior to course completion.

You will be certified, receive your certificate, and can begin your NO FEAR-Gentle Care practice and marketing plan.
   
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