Welcome to the WPGA, the Leading Pet Care Education Academy
At the WPGA, we are dedicated to shaping the future of the pet care industry. With expert instructors, industry-leading programs, and a supportive learning environment, we provide everything you need to succeed. Located online with real-world applications, our programs put you at the forefront of pet care innovation, helping you turn passion into a lifelong career.
Our Values
Holistic Care for All Pets
We focus on your pet’s overall health—physical, mental, and emotional—using natural, noninvasive techniques to promote well-being.
Ethical Education
We uphold high standards of animal care, following welfare laws while fostering empathy and respect for all pets.
United Community
Together, we build a strong, supportive pet grooming community to meet the needs of pets and their owners.
Inspire Change
You have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the well-being of pets and their families. We encourage you to embrace this role with compassion and dedication, shaping a better future for the pets you care for.
Academic Educators & Administration Team
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For Over a Decade, We Have Provided Industry-Leading Education
We’ve spent years delivering hands-on training and real-world experiences, empowering pet care professionals to thrive. Our programs connect students with expert educators and industry partners to create life-changing opportunities, shaping careers and advancing the pet care industry locally and beyond.
Meet the Founder
Dara Forleo is the founder of two entrepreneurial businesses
and loves sharing her experiences through education and mentorship.
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Having experienced firsthand how being a successful business owner can give life to your dreams with her Come What May Racing passion, Dara Forleo is uniquely suited to help any entrepreneur do the same.
The Whole Pet Grooming Academy, an arts and sciences school specializing in providing training for professional pet stylists, was established in 2015. She and her husband, Lee, created Come What May Racing, a Thoroughbred racehorse stable operation in 2019.
Dara has been recognized as Educator of the Year, Emerging Business Leader, and a Pet Age Icon Awards honoree for her experience and long-term contributions to the pet industry. Dara graduated from Ottawa University with a BA in Business. She also completed the 10,000 Small Business program at Babson College and the Executive Education Women's Leadership Program at Yale School of Management, where she ranked top in her class. Her insights have been featured in multiple publications, and she often shares her expertise, speaking at conferences nationwide.
Dara has honed her education and experience over the last two decades, culminating in her mentor program for business owners nationwide.
Dara Forleo
Get in Touch
Connect With Us:
(603) 828-9300 Call or Text
New Hampshire
Email
info@wholepetnh.com