Get Certified for the Work You Already Do

From self-guided learning to monthly support and formal certification pathways, WPGA offers practical education in behavior, skin and coat, humane handling, business leadership, and more.

Built for Working Groomers.

You've already invested time, effort, and experience into your career. WPGA certifications help you build on what you know and earn recognition for the work you're already doing.

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Not Sure Where To Start?

Choose the level of support that fits where you are right now.

Recognition You Can Build On

Whether you're bathing, grooming, communicating with clients, or supporting pets with special needs, your work deserves professional recognition.

Choose the path that fits what you do every day.

Animal Communication Programs

Stronger connections with pets, owners, and yourself.

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Professional Experience  Certifications

Your everyday salon skills, formally recognized.

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Specialization  Certifications

For groomers who handle special care cases daily.

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From the first meet and greet, I felt welcomed and supported, every question was answered with patience and kindness.

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Bullet’s courses gave me lessons and confidence I’ll carry for the rest of my career.

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From the first meet and greet, I felt welcomed and supported, every question was answered with patience and kindness. ◆ Bullet’s courses gave me lessons and confidence I’ll carry for the rest of my career. ◆

Education that helps you understand the WHY.

Why Groomers Choose WPGA

Because experience deserves recognition.

Because professional growth shouldn't mean starting over.

Because continuing education should help you do better work, make more grounded decisions, and build a stronger future in pet care.

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What Can This Help You Achieve?

WPGA students share one goal: to graduate with more than a certificate.
They leave able to:

  • Add a professional credential to their bio, website, and service menu

  • Explain their skills with more authority

  • Offer higher-value services with greater knowledge and preparation

  • Show clients and employers you invest in safer, more educated pet care

  • Stand out from groomers who only rely on experience

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WPGA graduates include internationally active educators, published authors, distributors, and professionals who have developed grooming tools and equipment used across the industry.

Stats worth showing proudly:

  • 300+ global graduates

  • 58 % became business owners

  • 13 % expanded into multiple locations or services

  • 65 % built long-term, high-earning careers in the pet industry

Alumni team

The first grooming salon staffed entirely by WPGA alumni.

WPGA Alumni

Brittany Charles Owner - Master Canine Stylist - 2025

“These programs have helped completely reinvent how we will run the salon, between proper cleaning, disinfecting, and sanitizing products and techniques, safety standards, OSHA compliance, and proper grooming techniques - we will be a premier salon in the area!” ~ Newbury, Massachusetts

Trusted by Groomers, Owners, and Industry Leaders

  • Sierra Chapman, Advanced Canine Stylist Alumni

    My experience as a student of the WPGA was amazing. The knowledge I obtained from the staff gave me the confidence and support I needed to put me on the right track for my career and business development.

    Sierra Chapman, Advanced Canine Stylist

  • A man with glasses and a purple bandana around his neck is holding a dog wrapped in a white towel, in what appears to be a veterinary clinic or animal hospital.

    So blessed to have this opportunity to better myself, and that’s thanks to all of you! Special shoutout to Chrissy Neumyer Smith for everything she taught and continues to teach me, I feel extremely confident in my profession.

    Josh Neal, Master Groomer Behavior Specialist

  • A woman with tattoos and a big smile posing with a white dog wearing a Halloween-themed collar, inside a grooming salon.

    This is how we create a baseline for grooming and safety! I love that this course is self-paced, I can check in as needed, and if something needs adjusting, we discuss it! It’s been a great journey!

    Annette Baker, Master Canine Stylist

  • A woman with brown hair fading into green and purple at the ends, wearing makeup, a nose ring, and a necklace with a pendant, taking a selfie in front of a blurred background with horizontal dark blue lines.

    This program quieted my imposter syndrome and helped me step into my career with confidence. It validated my skills, showed me where I can grow, and gave me clarity on the direction I want to take as a professional.

    Tori Cook, Master Canine Stylist

  • The Master Canine Stylist program transformed how I work with both pets and people. Not only did I learn proper grooming protocols, but I also gained confidence in handling clients professionally.

    Jamie Mayle, Master Canine Stylist

  • A smiling woman sitting outdoors with two dogs wearing Christmas bow ties with holly and berries, in front of a large pine tree.

    Clients see me differently now, confident, credentialed, and trustworthy. It brought me back to the basics, refined my skills, and reminded me why I love this work. I'm proud to be a MCS and ready to grow my business.

    Julia Rivard, Master Canine Stylist

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    This is not your weekend seminar class! It provides skills that you will use every single day in your salon, mobile, or house call business. I recommend it for anyone who has any interest in behavior and especially for those who wish to specialize in this area. I cannot recommend it enough.

    Susy the Groomer, The GroomPod, Master Groomer Behavior Specialist