Pet Owners Resources for the Pet Grooming Industry
"Your pet deserves the best, and that starts with a knowledgeable and compassionate groomer. We empower our students to provide exceptional care, ensuring your pet looks and feels their best." - Dara Forle0, president and founder of The WPGA
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Has Your Pet Been Injured at a Grooming Shop?
We want to hear your story.
At The WPGA and The IAPEG, we are committed to raising the standards in the pet grooming industry. If your pet has been hurt during a grooming appointment, your experience matters. Sharing your story can help us identify patterns, advocate for better regulations, and work toward safer grooming practices.
Coming SOON!!!
Coming SOON!!!
Broadcasting on NOWMEDIA TV across Texas, Mexico, and beyond.
I'm Dara Forleo, founder of The Whole Pet Grooming Academy, and host of The Business Side of Pet Care, a bold new show that exposes what really goes on behind the scenes of the pet care industry. From salon floors to boardroom decisions, we’re raising the bar in education, ethics, and professional standards.
This show is for groomers, pet business owners, and informed pet owners who are tired of guessing and ready for real answers.
Watch or Listen On:
NOWMEDIA Television Networks (Texas & Mexico)
Roku, Apple TV, Android TV
iOS & Android Apps
iHeartRadio, XM Radio, Pandora
All Major Podcast Platforms
Why Choose Our Graduates?
Gained knowledge from a diverse team of respected industry educators with various backgrounds.
Our graduates have received training from experts who bring a wealth of knowledge and experience from different sectors of the pet grooming industry.
Because they level up the industry!
They continuously strive for excellence, pushing the boundaries of professional pet grooming and setting new standards for quality and care.
Know your pets are in the best hands.
Our graduates are committed to providing the highest level of care, ensuring your pets are safe, comfortable, and beautifully groomed.
I’m thrilled to share that I was featured on "Echoes of Impact," hosted by the amazing Noura Almasri! This inspiring show celebrates women in business and non-profits who are making a difference in their communities, and I had the chance to talk about something close to my heart: how pet care impacts you as a pet owner.
Episode Title: Unleashing Standards: Revolutionizing Pet Grooming with Dara Forleo
Join host Jen Potter on The Wow Within as she sits down with grooming industry trailblazer Dara Forleo. In this eye-opening episode, Dara pulls back the curtain on the unregulated world of pet grooming, sharing real risks, surprising truths, and the urgent need for higher standards. Discover how she’s leading the charge for education, safety, and professionalism through The Whole Pet Grooming Academy, creating a new path for passionate groomers and safer experiences for pets everywhere.
Spotlight Master Graduates From Around the World
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Maren D. MHFS, PCS
Currently enrolled in Master Therapeutic Pet Aesthetician and Master Groomer Behavior Specialist
Natick, Massachusetts
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Kim K. MPAe, MGBS, SPE
Little Barks Grooming and Boutique
Columbia, South Carolina
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Alissa L., MPAe, SPE, PCS
2 Gents Grooming Housecall
Southern Maine
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Tanya C. MPAe, ICMG
Puppy Cuts Dog Grooming Salon
Camuy, Puerto Rico
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Naomi C., MPAe, SPE
Casuarina NSW Australia
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Deb H. PAC
Heart 2 Spirit Animal Communication
St. Louis, Missouri
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Josh Neal, MGBS
Golden Paw Grooming & current stylist at Pet Paradise
Greenville, South Carolina
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Annette Baker, MCS
FurStyles by Annette
St. Pete, Florida
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Stella Pikios, MGBS
The Blissful Pup
San Ramon, California
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Hannah Stump, MCS
The Grooming Garage
Elkhart, Indiana
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Barb Abbott, MCS
Class Critters
Danville, Illinios
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Janette Iniguez-Ascencio, MGBS
Coming Soon
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![A woman with curly dark hair smiling and holding a small white Pomeranian dog on a grooming table in a grooming salon.]()
Giselin Aurora Polo, MCS
Birds N Fishes + Dogs Pet Shop
Oranjestad, Aruba
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Gabrielle Hostetter, MGBS, PCS
Canine Cohesion & Trainquil Effects
Idaho Falls, Idaho
Just Some of Our Spotlight Graduate Pet Stylists
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Brittany Charles, MCS
WaterDog Grooming
Newbury, Massachusetts
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Nicole D. PCS
Canine Artistry by Nicole
Portsmouth, New Hampshire
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Sydney S., PCS
Golden Dog Grooming
Kittery, Maine
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Trevor Y. PCS
Hot Dogs and Cool Cats Mobile
Windham, NH · Londonderry, NH · Derry, NH
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![A woman smiling and holding a small white dog with fluffy fur inside a room with framed certificates or diplomas on the wall.]()
Giselin Aurora Polo, MCS
Birds N Fishes + Dogs Pet Shop
Oranjestad, Aruba
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![Professional Canine Stylist Alumni]()
Faith B., PCS
The Sculpted Pet
Portsmouth, New Hampshire
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Kaila & Harlen Garcia, PCS
Shed Happens
Hampton, New Hampshire
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Sierra C. ACS
Mutty Pawz Grooming Mobile Pet Spa
Bangore, Maine
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![Professional Canine Stylist Alumni]()
Sam P., ACS
Sam's Dapper Dog
Salem, New Hampshire
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Ekaterina Kennedy, ACS
Pet Rendezvous
Conway, New Hampshire
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Barb Abbot, MCS
Currently enrolled in the Master Groomer Behavior Specialist
Danville, Illinois
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![A young woman with shoulder-length brown hair smiling at the camera, wearing a black scrub top, against a plain gray background.]()
Jamie Mayle, MCS
Pleasant Paw Spa
Dillionvale, Ohio
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![A woman with long brown hair wearing a black shirt with colorful paw prints, standing behind a purple table, with a festive Christmas backdrop featuring greenery, snowflakes, and red berries.]()
Hannah Stump, MCS
The Grooming Garage
Elkhart, Indiana
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![A person with long hair dyed blue at the ends, wearing a dark shirt with a Jack Skellington design, taking a close-up selfie with a black and white dog that has a purple collar. They are inside a room with a pink blanket with cartoon characters on the bed in the background.]()
Hailey Brogan, PCS
Classy Critters
Danville, Illinois
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![A woman in a plaid shirt sitting on grass with two dogs, all wearing festive red bows, in front of a large pine tree in a natural outdoor setting.]()
Julia Rivard, MCS
Woof Meow
Manchester, New Hampshire
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![A woman with brown hair featuring green and purple streaks, wearing makeup and a nose chain, taking a selfie with a blurred background that appears to be a bed or couch with striped pillows.]()
Victori (Tori) Cook, MCS
WaterDog Grooming
Newbury, Massachusetts
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![A woman with tattoos and a happy expression is posing with a white dog wearing an orange and black Halloween-themed collar. The woman is in a grooming or pet care setting.]()
Annette Baker, MCS
FurStyles By Annette
St.Pete, Florida
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Ashton R. ACS, PCS
Doggy Dog World Mobile Dog Grooming
Salem, Massachusetts
