Professional Dog Grooming
Proficiency Tests
PPGI's Certification Program is based on the Pet Grooming Industry Standards
Step 1 - Register Now
Step 2 - E-learning & Self-Study (Course Notes will be provided)
Step 3 - Practice on your own (Assessment Sheet will be provided)
Step 4 - Online Video Submission(s)
Step 5 - A Certifier evaluates your submission. Your scorecard will be sent to you, together with feedback from your Certifier
*External Textbook Purchase (you may buy these online from sites like Amazon, etc)
ASSISTANT PROFESSIONAL DOG GROOMER
As an Assistant Groomer, you will be expected to be able to handle Basic Grooming duties such as
You will also need to know basic cat care knowledge such as
You will need to demonstrate competency for the following 2 breeds
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Any Curly Coated Dog - Eg. Poodle & Crosses, etc
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Any Double Coated Dog - Eg. Corgi, Husky, Golden Retriever, etc
This is a Video Submission Assessment. You will be assessed on your technical skills as well as your handling skills.
Assessment Fee: $300
PROFESSIONAL DOG GROOMER
Regular Haircuts (Level 2A to 2E), Specialty Haircuts (Level 3A to 3C)
As a Professional Dog Groomer, you will be expected to be able to execute haircuts for any breed of dog. You will need to demonstrate competency for the following 8 haircuts
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Bald - For the Single Coated Dog (Poodle/Maltese/Shihtzu)
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Summer Cut - For the Double Coated Dog (Golden Retriever/Border Collie)
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Summer Cut - For the Curly Coated Dog (Poodle/Poodle-Mix)
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Summer Cut - For the Straight Coated Dog (Maltese/Shihtzu/Yorkshire Terrier)
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The Natural Dog (Full Scissoring a Golden Retriever/Border Collie)
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The Fluffy Dog (Full Scissoring a Pomeranian/Japanese Spitz/Samoyed)
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Specialty Cut (Choose 1)
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Traditional Cut (Choose 1)
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Westie Cut
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Yorkshire Cut
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Schnauzer Cut
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Cocker Cut
You will also need to know advanced dog care knowledge such as
You will have to demonstrate
This is a Video Submission Assessment. You will be assessed on your technical skills as well as your handling skills.
Assessment Fee: $900
*Pre-Requisite:
PROFESSIONAL DOG GROOMING TRAINER
As a Professional Dog Grooming Trainer, you will be expected to be able to teach a Level 1 and Level 2 course.
You will have to demonstrate
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excellent technical skills
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excellent handling skills
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excellent communication skills
This is a Video Submission Assessment. You will be assessed on your technical skills as well as your handling skills.
Assessment Fee: $500
*Pre-Requisite:
PROFESSIONAL DOG GROOMING CERTIFIER
As a Professional Dog Grooming Certifier, you will be expected to be able to assess a groomer’s work fairly and give constructive feedback, for both Levels 1 and 2.
You will have to demonstrate
This is a Video Submission Assessment. You will be assessed on your technical skills as well as your handling skills.
Assessment Fee: $300
*Pre-Requisite:
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Completion of Levels 1 to 4
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Guided at least 5 students/trainees who have completed Level 1
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Guided at least 2 students/trainees who have completed Level 2