Professional Pet Care Skin and Coat Specialist™

$5,500.00

150 hours $5,500.00 enrollment fee is $350.00 to enroll. 7 days a week, full or part-time hours available. $1,200.00 deposit to reserve table space.

Are you passionate about animals and dreaming of a career in pet grooming? Starting your journey as a pet groomer in the Pet Care Skin and Coat Specialist is your gateway to mastering this craft. With 150 hours of training, this course is not just another online pet grooming tutorial; it's a comprehensive experience that sets you apart in the industry.

What makes our program unique? You'll receive real-world training, working directly with the most commonly groomed AKC breeds. This immersive approach ensures you develop the skills needed for professional grooming. You'll learn essential techniques like brushing, bathing, blow-drying, and de-shedding, all under the guidance of an experienced Master Groomer.

Our course goes beyond basics to cover pet grooming. Learn to read pet behavior, perfect trims, and ensure safety. Topics include first aid, workspace hygiene, pest management, and product selection. Gain expertise in equipment care and selection. Enroll in our first diploma program to start your grooming career. Take the first step to becoming a skilled pet groomer. Turn your animal passion into a successful

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“Lory was able to tailor the program to the unique needs of each student, challenging us to grow and take on more, while respectful of our differing skill levels and abilities, and careful never to overwhelm or pressure. I don’t know how she holds all that in her head and heart, while always remaining calm and confident. I’m truly sad to leave, and I hope to be back one day in some capacity. Lory is an extraordinary educator and WPGA is an extraordinary place to learn.”

— Kristin Panzer, Skin and Coat Specialist graduate

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Why enroll in this diploma:

Flexibility with the training schedule.
Career growth in a proven sustainable industry.
Get into the workforce quickly with less debt.
Make a difference every day for the animals in your care.

Course Instructors

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Lory Belanger, MCS, MHFS, MHA

Lory Belanger is an owner and shareholder of the WPGA and serves as the Lead Educator. Her role involves creating a comprehensive academy curriculum, policies, and procedures. This ensures that both aspiring and professional stylists receive a supportive education. Additionally, she oversees the daily operations of the grooming salon located in Portsmouth, NH, under the WPGA. Lory is an experienced Professional Master Canine Stylist and a Master of Holistic Arts who has honed her grooming skills over 15 years. She has worked alongside renowned groomers and has attended multiple grooming expos as a speaker to enhance her expertise further.

Lory holds Pet First Aid and CPR certifications and has undergone Fear Free Grooming training. Additionally, she is recognized as an AKC Salon Safe Groomer. Currently, a member of the International Society of Canine Cosmetologists, International Professional Groomers, and one of the founding participants of the Master Groomer Council of Best Practices, Lory is pursuing her education to be certified with the International Professional Groomers, is completing her Master Pet Aesthetician and Master of Holistic Arts diplomas through the WPGA.

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