Author: Elissa Maudlin

Brian Cottrell with a dog, Scout, at The Dog Grooming Academy of Indianapolis. (Photo courtesy of Brian Cottrell) Aspiring dog groomers are in luck. A new academy is opening in Noblesville at 15310 Herriman Blvd. and accepting new students. The Dog Grooming Academy of Indianapolis, in the same building as the DogDayz Playhouse & Retreat, is accepting applications for a new group of students. Students will learn how to groom, bathe, groom and style, along with health and safety, dog handling and customer service skills, according to the organization. The courses include 144 hours of instruction, according to owner Brian…