Are you the owner of a grooming or other pet care business seeking to take your operations to the next level? Or, are you interested in developing the skills needed to launch your career as a professional pet groomer? If so, we are excited to present a special offer from the Paragon School of Pet Grooming, available exclusively to IBPSA Members! For a limited time, enjoy a free 30-day trial of Paragon’s premier grooming education and training programs. Read on to learn more about Paragon and how its programs can enhance your career or business.
What is the Paragon School of Pet Grooming?
The Paragon School of Pet Grooming stands out in the pet care industry for its comprehensive and innovative approach to pet grooming education. Founded by industry icon Melissa Verplank, Paragon offers a curriculum rooted in her extensive experience and teachings. Melissa is a Certified Master Groomer, successful entrepreneur, and author, renowned for her public speaking and judging at international grooming competitions.
Paragon’s curriculum is delivered through beautifully illustrated textbooks and a guided education and training platform that ensures an in-depth learning experience. Students benefit from time-tested methodologies, experienced mentors, and supportive staff, making Paragon an optimal choice for grooming education.
Programs for Business Owners: Grow Your Own Groomers
Tap into the booming grooming services market with Paragon’s professional training programs. Whether you’re looking to start a grooming business or expand your current operations, Paragon can help you “grow your own groomers” with the following benefits:
- Hassle-free hiring. Paragon can coach you in finding the right people.
- Online training. Access unparalleled professional training for Groom Techs, Groomers, and Stylists to help them become valuable assets to your business.
- Award-winning curriculum. Channel the experience and knowledge of founder Melissa Verplank.
- Proven success. Paragon has helped hundreds of grooming salons, pet boarding businesses, and national retail chains elevate their grooming services.
For Career Seekers: Start Your Grooming Career in Just a Few Months
Are you passionate about animals and looking for a career with job security? The pet grooming market has doubled in the last decade, making it a lucrative and rapidly growing profession. Paragon offers professional, cutting-edge training that can help you launch your grooming career quickly:
- Personalized mentorship. Receive guidance from experienced mentors.
- Flexible schedule. Learn at your own pace with a flexible schedule.
- Comprehensive support. Enjoy easy-to-follow instruction and unmatched student support.
Paragon offers three levels of guided education and training programs, which are taught through videos, interactive tests, and practical work supervised by a mentor:
- Level 1 – Groom Tech: Learn the fundamentals of grooming, including pet psychology, handling, bathing, brushing, drying, nail care, ear cleaning, sanitation, customer service, and clipper handling.
- Level 2 – Pet Groomer: Build on Level 1 with intermediate grooming skills such as clipper trims, basic scissoring, head styling, body part structure, pet health, and CPR.
- Level 3 – Pet Stylist: Master advanced grooming techniques, AKC breed-specific trims, corrective grooming, hand stripping, and client communication.
Explore the Paragon Groominar® Network by Learn2GroomDogs.com
Whether you’ve just completed training through Paragon or you’ve been grooming for a while and are looking to improve your skills, the Learn2GroomDogs.com Groominar® Network offers the perfect next step! Also founded by Melissa Verplank, Learn2GroomDogs.com is the world’s largest and best library of professional dog and cat grooming videos, as well as dog grooming and business tutorials from more than 50 of the world’s top grooming experts.
Notes from the Grooming Table – Digital Experience
Melissa Verplank’s top-selling grooming guide, “Notes from the Grooming Table,” is now available as a customizable digital experience. This innovative tool offers:
- Accessibility. Access the guide anywhere, anytime.
- Interactive features. Take notes, draw patterns, bookmark pages, and use Google Translate on your mobile device.
- Quick search. Find information on hundreds of breeds with keyword searches.
Paragon Grooming Guides/White Dog Enterprises
Paragon’s sister company, White Dog Enterprises, distributes essential grooming guides to industry resellers:
- Notes from the Grooming Table, 2nd Edition – The ultimate all-breed pet grooming guide with step-by-step instructions and gorgeous illustrations.
- Theory of Five, 2nd Edition – Simplify grooming techniques with easy-to-understand terms, tips, and tricks.
- Notes Pocket Pal – Handy Reference Guide – A compact, spiral-bound guide with trim styles for over 46 breeds, perfect for quick reference.
As a dedicated pet care services professional and IBPSA Member, now is the time to elevate your grooming business or start a rewarding career with the Paragon School of Pet Grooming—just enroll at https://paragonpetschool.com and use code IBPSATRY to get started!
