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International Professional Groomers
Inc.
At International Professional Groomers,
IPG, we recognize the value of Certification. Through
the unity of its members IPG, Inc. is able to not only
recognize the achievements and aid in the attainment of
goals in individual skill and overall business success,
through training, support and certification, but to
provide a invaluable resource for information and
support. It is the viewpoint of IPG through the
cumulative efforts of professional groomer’s worldwide
to establish clear standards of excellence within the
industry. Obtaining certification through
IPG will stand as a solid credential to prospective
clients or employers, assuring them you possess the
passion and drive to enhance your knowledge and skill.
The certification process not only enhances the image of
your industry, it will show you are much more desirable
and qualified to prospective employers or when
presenting your business proposal to planning
commissions and loan departments. Certification is a
great way to validate your professionalism.
The International Professional Groomers, Inc is an
International organization which:
Provides International industry standards for the
professional pet groomer based upon the countries breed
standards of perfection. Tests are currently available
for the US, Australia and Canada with translations in
French and Spanish. Provides advanced
continuing education programs designed to enhance the
technical expertise and business acumen of professional
pet groomers. Provides a Code of Ethics
to be followed by all members and certified groomers,
suitable for framing. Provides an
examination program whereby the grooming expertise of
professional pet groomers may be demonstrated and
certified. These tests are based upon the breed
standards found in the American Kennel Club’s The
Complete Dog Book, 20th edition (or your country’s
governing Kennel Club standards) and the IPG’s
Certification Guidelines. Certifies pet
groomers in five phases, culminating in the
International Certified Master Groomer (ICMG).
Certified Groomers Directory published annually will
list all certified IPG members.
Notification of IPG, Inc. certification test sites,
workshops and continuing education opportunities, as
well as other national and international seminars.
Professional fellowship: IPG, Inc. provides you an
opportunity to expand your professional contacts and
make new friends among individuals with common
interests, concerns and goals. Quarterly newsletters to
keep you abreast of association activities as well as
industry news and events. Please contact
us at:
IPG: www.ipgcmg.org
Hayley Keyes,
Hayley@nanhall.com or
Hayley.keyes@ipgcmg.org
336-340-7915 or fax 336-299-7164 Linda
Easton,
K9concepts@aol.com or
linda.easton@ipgcmg.org
503-551-2397 or fax 503-581-1220 Please
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