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PLH – Dog Grooming School: Where Grooming Meets Care

PLH - Dog Grooming School groomer in a black apron brushing a golden retriever on a grooming table

PLH – Dog Grooming School trains groomers to read the dog first and pick up the clippers second.

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PLH – Dog Grooming School is a professional dog grooming school in Arlington, Texas. Sasha Riess leads it as CEO and co founder, and it grows from Texas AllBreed Grooming School, which opened in 1984. The school teaches grooming technique together with behavior, stress awareness, skin and coat science, and nutrition. It offers on site and online learning paths for beginners and working groomers. According to the school, it is the only state approved dog grooming school in the Dallas Fort Worth area that teaches an integrative and holistic approach.

How PLH Dog Grooming School Began

A 1984 grooming school met a new way of seeing the dog.

Texas AllBreed Grooming School opened in 1984 and trained groomers in the craft of coats, clippers, and breed patterns. That legacy gave it a strong base. In 2024, Sasha Riess took the helm and added a new layer.

Sasha has spent more than thirty years in the dog world. He began veterinary studies, moved into professional show dog handling, and spent years studying behavior, biomechanics, and nutrition. After he retired from handling in 2015, he began shaping those lessons into the Pure Love and Harmony method.

The two sides then joined forces. Texas AllBreed kept its history and its name, and the method became the curriculum. PLH School is the result.

What Sets PLH – Dog Grooming School Apart

Texas law bars a career school from running any program until it holds a state certificate of approval. PLH describes itself as state approved, and it adds something most grooming programs leave out.

  • Starts with the dog. Students study behavior, stress signals, and coat condition before they chase a pattern.
  • Builds from model dogs to live dogs. Early practice happens on model dogs, so live dogs meet students who already control their tools.
  • Offers more than one way in. On site, online, and online plus practicum paths fit students near Arlington and students far from it.

How PLH Dog Grooming School Trains Professional Groomers

PLH treats grooming as a profession built on judgment, not routine. Four areas of study carry that idea through the program.

• Behavior and Stress Awareness for Calmer Appointments

Students learn to spot fear, shutdown, and resistance. They also learn why a dog that freezes may feel overwhelmed, not relaxed.

• Skin, Coat, and Nutrition Knowledge Beyond the Haircut

Coursework links coat condition to health, diet, products, and environment. Students can then explain what they see to the owner.

• Hands On Practice From Model Dogs to Live Dogs

Practice begins on model dogs and moves to live dogs. Students build tool control before they spend long hours on a living animal.

• Professional Judgment for a Lasting Career

Instructors teach students to assess each dog, plan the service, and talk with owners. The goal is a groomer who decides well, not one who repeats a pattern.

PLH Dog Grooming School Programs and Tuition

Three learning paths lead to one professional standard. The prices below are the starting rates on the school’s tuition planner.

  • On Site Program: Full time, in person training in Arlington, from $8,226.
  • Online Plus Practicum: Online coursework followed by hands on practice at the school, from $6,365.
  • Online Self Paced: Study from anywhere with new Monday class starts, from $3,772.

Who PLH Dog Grooming School Serves

Career changers with no grooming experience can enroll, and so can working groomers who want deeper skills. Pet care professionals who want a wider role in dog care also fit. Local students can train on site, and students in other states can learn online.

Visit PLH – Dog Grooming School

Want to see the classroom first? Schedule an in person or virtual tour of PLH – Dog Grooming School, or apply for the next class.

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Business Category Dog Grooming School | Integrative and Holistic Dog Grooming Education
USP PLH - Dog Grooming School teaches integrative and holistic dog grooming, and it is the only state approved dog grooming school in the DFW area.
Address 1003 Enterprise Pl, Arlington, TX 76001
Phone (817) 472 7054
Founder Sasha Riess
Email [email protected]

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Stand Out Services

  • On Site Dog Grooming Program
  • Online Plus Practicum Program
  • Online Self Paced Program
  • PLH Salon Dog Grooming Appointments

Signature Courses

  • Integrative and Holistic Dog Grooming Program
  • 14 Week Diploma Program

Distinctive Business DNA

Identity:
PLH - Dog Grooming School is an Arlington school where a 1984 grooming legacy meets a newer, science minded method. It carries the Texas AllBreed name and the Pure Love and Harmony philosophy side by side. Its own salon takes grooming appointments from the public.

Mission:
To prepare groomers who understand the dog in front of them before they pick up a tool. The school wants graduates who protect a dog's wellbeing and build a respected career at the same time. Education, not speed, sits at the center of that effort.

Vision:
A grooming industry where whole dog knowledge counts as the professional standard. Behavior, nutrition, and coat science would sit beside technique in every classroom. Groomers would then hold a larger role in the daily care families give their dogs.

Difference:
Many programs teach what to do with a coat. PLH teaches how to think about the dog wearing it. That habit of observation, not a fixed routine, shapes every lesson.

Sasha Riess | Founder of PLH School

Meet The Founder

Sasha Riess has spent more than three decades in the dog world, and he leads PLH School as CEO and co founder. His path began with veterinary studies, then turned toward professional show dog handling across several countries. Along the way he studied behavior, biomechanics, and nutrition, always asking why a method works and what it might miss.

After he retired from handling in 2015, he began connecting those lessons into the Pure Love and Harmony philosophy. In 2024 he took the helm at Texas AllBreed Grooming School, where that philosophy became the curriculum of PLH School. Peers have noticed his work. Poodle grooming author Shirlee Kalstone has called him one of the most gifted and artistic groomers in the world.

As a teacher, Sasha pushes students to question habits that favor the groomer's convenience over the dog's comfort. He wants graduates who can build careers that do not burn them out. His approach treats grooming as a profession built on observation, not routine.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long is the on site program at PLH - Dog Grooming School?

The on site program totals 480 hours of professional instruction, and the school also describes its diploma program as 14 weeks long. Students train in person in Arlington with instructors, model dogs, and live dogs.

What does the Online Plus Practicum path look like?

Students finish the academic coursework online, then travel to the school for hands on practice with instructors. It suits learners outside the DFW area who want practical training without moving for the whole program. Students plan for travel and attendance during the practicum.

What does the toolkit cost beyond tuition at PLH - Dog Grooming School?

Tuition starts with required fees and a minimum model dog toolkit. A full professional toolkit adds about $1,900, and students may also add partial categories. The school's tuition planner shows the estimated total before applying.

Can pet parents book a groom at the PLH salon?

Yes. PLH Salon takes dog grooming appointments, and the school's website links to the booking page. Pet parents can also visit its page for doggy parents to learn how the school approaches care.

What support do online students receive at PLH - Dog Grooming School?

Online students join group and individual calls that keep them motivated and accountable. They also practice on model dogs at home, and they can add hands on practice through the practicum.

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