Our Code of Ethics

We ask each member of the Illinois Professional Pet Groomers Association, within the best of their ability to uphold our Code of Ethics and pledge to:

• Treat all animals entrusted in my care with kindness, patience, respect and compassion; and place their welfare above all else, ensuring their safety, health and well-being.

• Exhibit proper professional behavior and maintain grooming businesses with honesty and integrity at all times, toward clients as well as other professionals within the pet care field.

• Work toward the highest standards in pet styling, stay current with industry trends and improve capabilities as a professional pet groomer through continued education.

• Provide education to clients and the general public on the safety and benefits of professional pet grooming and proper grooming techniques between professional grooming visits.

• Promote harmony among peers and to contribute to the growth and development of one-self, fellow groomers and the grooming industry by encouraging professionalism, compassion and continuing education.

• Utilize differentiating and aligning products, tools and techniques appropriate to each coat type.