About Academy Of Grooming Arts
Academy of Grooming Arts has been founded in partnership with Commando College for Dogs and Trainers, Plush Puppy – Australia’s number one grooming product brand.
Academy of Grooming Arts will be a one-of-a-kind grooming school dedicated to making grooming visits fun for all parties involved! We have worked hard to bring the best programmes from around the globe to India and aid Indian groomers in keeping pace with their international counterparts.
About Commando College For Dogs And Trainers
Since 1997, Commando Kennels has been at the head of K9 education in India! Our philosophy has always been to provide practical advantages to our students and to instruct them hands-on. We do not believe in two-day seminars led by “celebrity” academics; instead, we hold your hand and assure correct skill transfer and knowledge of the subject.
We believe in the science of animal behaviour and dog training at Commando College of Dogs and Trainers. This is the ideal team to train you because of their extensive topic knowledge and teaching expertise! Our trainers and lecturers are not only animal specialists, but they have also spent years teaching others how to train animals.
Get to Know Your Faculty
PHILIP BUTT
Detection, Protection & Obedience Dogs & Handlers Trainer Chief Indian Faculty, Hunde Training Spezialist, Germany Creator Of The BeMod+ System™
With more than 25 years of expertise in dog training, Philip Butt is an enthusiastic canine specialist. He is the CEO of Commando Kennels, and Honorary Secretary of The Hyderabad Canine Club, as well as a dog trainer, author, and human trainer.
In collaboration with Hunde Training Spezialist in Germany, he serves as the Chief Indian Faculty for training using operant conditioning, positive reinforcement, and cutting-edge methods. He firmly believes in the train-the-trainers school of thought. He has trained thousands of dog trainers and handlers throughout the world in his position as Chief Trainer.
Tiarne Perkiss
Jayaraj Pasala
Faculty – Academy of Grooming Arts
Jayaraj Pasala is a nationally acclaimed grooming expert and the Senior Faculty at the Academy of Grooming Arts (AGA). Jayaraj has consistently set benchmarks in the grooming industry. He clinched 1st place in the Master Class category at HyCan Groomania 2023 and again in 2024 in Hyderabad, reaffirming his stature as one of India’s leading grooming professionals. At AGA, Jayaraj mentors students with his rich experience and mastery, equipping them with world-class skills in both technique and finesse.
Sujay Kumar Raduva
Faculty – Academy of Grooming Arts
Sujay brings passion and precision to the grooming table as the Assisting Faculty at the Academy of Grooming Arts (AGA). Sujay has quickly emerged as a rising star in the field. He earned 1st place in the Model Dog category at HyCan Groomania 2023, and in 2024, he topped the Live Dog Pomeranian Salon Freestyle category, demonstrating both creative flair and technical excellence. As part of the AGA teaching team, Sujay plays a vital role in training students in the latest styles and low-stress grooming techniques, inspiring the next generation of groomers through his award-winning approach.