Our Membership

IPPGA strives to enhance relations between fellow groomers and consumers while developing trade and business skills. The IPPGA is committed to public advocacy to positively affect the Professional Pet Grooming Industry while maintaining a strong safety and sanitation ethic. Our membership provides various value-added benefits for all your continuing professional development needs. The IPPGA follows the Standards for Professional Grooming developed by the Professional Pet Groomers and Stylist Alliance National Standards of Safety, Care, and Sanitation (PPGSA).  The PPGSA is a coalition of industry organizations and trade associations whose members have decades of hands-on experience educating, training and certifying tens of thousands of professional Pet Groomers across the country.

Our Benefits

 

Continuing EDUCATION

We help enhance your skills and build your credential portfolio.

  • Utilize member discounted for specific continuing education seminars and workshops produced by industry leaders.

  • Follow local and national trade shows.

  • Provide information about industry partners and certification programs.

  • Maintain an extensive digital resource membership area for education and skill building.

networking

We coordinate networking events and social media forums to exchange ideas and meet fellow industry experts.

  • Connect with fellow groomers and industry leaders through our digital platforms.

  • Attend the annual members-only, state-wide professional development event during the All American Grooming Show held in Illinois.

  • Build relationships with fellow members utilizing our private membership directory.

 
 

Business Enhancement

We create opportunities to improve your business’ operations and enhance your marketing.

  • Take advantage of membership discounts with industry educators and business sponsors.

  • Connect with clients with our Business Directories.

  • Public recognition through our “Gallery” designed to showcase individual member’s portfolio and business member’s salons.

  • Opportunity to become a blog contributor.

ADVOCACY

Our ‘Think Tank” styled Board advocates at the state and national level for measurable and impactful legislation that positively effects our trade, our businesses and our industry.