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Professional grooming certification designed for daily salon life with support before, during, and after graduation.

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Certification is the start. Support is what makes it stick.
Our grads don’t graduate alone, we stay with you.

State-licensed, Department of Education–approved career school with official diplomas, transcripts, and certifications, setting the benchmark for professional grooming education worldwide.

Start where you are. Get certified when you’re ready.

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Get Certified. Stay Supported.

The WPGA is where working groomers and salon owners go to earn certification, raise their standards, and keep growing long after graduation.

These are more than a course or seminar; they are where you sharpen salon skills.

Animal Communication Programs

Stronger connections with pets, owners, and yourself.

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Pet Grooming Certifications

Skills, safety, and recognition as a true professional.

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Specialization  Certifications

Mastery that builds confidence and career leadership,

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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. ◆

Welcome to The Whole Pet Grooming Academy | Real Credentials, Real Education, Real Career Paths

Why The WPGA?

We’re not another course.

We’re a Department of Education–approved career school built for working groomers and salon owners.

At WPGA, you don’t just learn, you get certified, stand out, and stay supported with a community that continues long after graduation.

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Results You Can See. Careers You Can Build.

WPGA students come from diverse backgrounds and locations, but they share one goal: they graduate not just from programs.
They build confidence, raise their standards, and create careers that last.

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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.

Brittany Charles Owner - Master Canine Stylist - 2025

“This class has 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

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    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