{"id":5456,"date":"2017-09-25T07:00:14","date_gmt":"2017-09-25T11:00:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.doggroomingcourse.com\/?p=5456"},"modified":"2017-09-25T07:00:14","modified_gmt":"2017-09-25T11:00:14","slug":"6-associations-every-certified-dog-groomer-join","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.qcpetstudies.com\/blog\/2017\/09\/6-associations-every-certified-dog-groomer-join","title":{"rendered":"6 Associations Every Certified Dog Groomer Should Join"},"content":{"rendered":"[vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; top_padding=&#8221;2%&#8221; bottom_padding=&#8221;2%&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243;][vc_column enable_animation=&#8221;true&#8221; animation=&#8221;fade-in&#8221; column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; delay=&#8221;250&#8243;][vc_column_text]If you\u2019re wondering just how to establish yourself in your area after becoming a professional dog groomer, a great way to start is by looking into your local or national associations. Joining a local groomer\u2019s association will not only afford you the opportunity to make key industry connections, but you\u2019ll also be able to integrate into the grooming community and make friends who work in the same field!<\/p>\n<p>Beyond just the local associations, you should look into national and international associations, too. While establishing close friendships is a bit harder on an international level, you\u2019ll have access to a whole host of perks and benefits that may not be possible if you stay local.<\/p>\n<p>Now do I have your attention? Good! Read on to find out which associations every certified dog groomer should be joining![\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;50&#8243;][image_with_animation image_url=&#8221;8531&#8243; alignment=&#8221;&#8221; animation=&#8221;Fade In&#8221; box_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; max_width=&#8221;100%&#8221; delay=&#8221;250&#8243;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; top_padding=&#8221;2%&#8221; bottom_padding=&#8221;2%&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243;][vc_column enable_animation=&#8221;true&#8221; animation=&#8221;fade-in&#8221; column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; delay=&#8221;250&#8243;][vc_column_text]\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_80 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qcpetstudies.com\/blog\/2017\/09\/6-associations-every-certified-dog-groomer-join\/#The_Perks_of_Joining_a_Grooming_Association\" >The Perks of Joining a Grooming Association<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qcpetstudies.com\/blog\/2017\/09\/6-associations-every-certified-dog-groomer-join\/#Key_Dog_Grooming_Certification_Associations\" >Key Dog Grooming Certification Associations<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Perks_of_Joining_a_Grooming_Association\"><\/span>The Perks of Joining a Grooming Association<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>As a freshly minted dog groomer, you may not be aware of just how many groomers are out there! Well there are tons! Dog grooming is largely unregulated around the world, so anyone could theoretically wake up one morning and decide to become a groomer. So how can you ensure you stand out from all the inexperienced and sometimes unskilled groomers? By voluntarily joining an organization, you\u2019ll gain credibility as a professional groomer.<\/p>\n<p>The only downside is that many associations require you to pay an annual fee to maintain membership. It all works out to benefit you, though! Associations can provide opportunities for further education, networking, conferences, seminars, grooming shows, and more! Some associations are constantly examining new techniques, disseminating best practices, and implementing new standards that push groomers to stay at the top of their game. Many groomers find them helpful when trying to continue learning and staying current with industry trends.[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;50&#8243;][image_with_animation image_url=&#8221;5468&#8243; alignment=&#8221;&#8221; animation=&#8221;Fade In&#8221; box_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; max_width=&#8221;100%&#8221; delay=&#8221;250&#8243;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; top_padding=&#8221;2%&#8221; bottom_padding=&#8221;2%&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243;][vc_column enable_animation=&#8221;true&#8221; animation=&#8221;fade-in&#8221; column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; delay=&#8221;250&#8243;][vc_column_text]\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Dog_Grooming_Certification_Associations\"><\/span>Key Dog Grooming Certification Associations<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Now that we\u2019ve covered all the benefits of joining a professional association, let\u2019s delve into which organizations you should be looking into![\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; top_padding=&#8221;2%&#8221; bottom_padding=&#8221;2%&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243;][vc_column enable_animation=&#8221;true&#8221; animation=&#8221;fade-in&#8221; column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; delay=&#8221;250&#8243;]<div class=\"nectar-fancy-ul\" data-list-icon=\"fa fa-check\" data-animation=\"true\" data-animation-delay=\"0\" data-color=\"accent-color\" data-spacing=\"default\" data-alignment=\"left\"> \n<h3><a href=\"http:\/\/www.ipgicmg.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">International Professional Groomers, Inc.<\/a><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Description:<\/strong> They require members to pay a membership fee and keep up with annual continued education in order to gain and maintain membership. If you wish to be certified through them, you\u2019ll have to pay extra money to purchase their certification packages!<\/li>\n<li><strong>Location:<\/strong> Oregon, United States<\/li>\n<li><strong>Fees:<\/strong> $97<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nationaldoggroomers.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">National Dog Groomers Association of America<\/a><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Description:<\/strong> They have a wealth of insurance and health programs available to their members. They also include discount cards such as the Hertz Member Discount card and even their own branded Gold Mastercard in select membership tiers!<\/li>\n<li><strong>Location:<\/strong> Philadelphia, United States<\/li>\n<li><strong>Fees:<\/strong> $90<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><a href=\"http:\/\/www.petstylist.com\/ISCC\/ISCCMain.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">International Society of Canine Cosmetologists<\/a><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Description:<\/strong> A for-profit organization focused on networking and education programs. They actually offer an Employment Assistance Program that helps secure groomers work in their field! Please note that the membership doesn\u2019t pay for the seminars or other services.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Location: <\/strong>Texas, United States<\/li>\n<li><strong>Fees:<\/strong> $125-$480 depending on whether you\u2019re applying as an individual or a salon.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><\/h3>\n <\/div>[divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;50&#8243;][image_with_animation image_url=&#8221;5465&#8243; alignment=&#8221;&#8221; animation=&#8221;Fade In&#8221; box_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; max_width=&#8221;100%&#8221; delay=&#8221;250&#8243;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; top_padding=&#8221;2%&#8221; bottom_padding=&#8221;2%&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243;][vc_column enable_animation=&#8221;true&#8221; animation=&#8221;fade-in&#8221; column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; delay=&#8221;250&#8243;]<div class=\"nectar-fancy-ul\" data-list-icon=\"fa fa-check\" data-animation=\"true\" data-animation-delay=\"0\" data-color=\"accent-color\" data-spacing=\"default\" data-alignment=\"left\"> \n<h3><a href=\"http:\/\/www.nationalgroomer.com\/index.php\/home\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">National Groomer Association of Canada<\/a><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Description:<\/strong>\u00a0A not-for-profit organization for Canadian groomers. Your membership includes accident\/injury insurance 24\/7 every day of the year for $50,000! You\u2019ll also have access to discounts from specific distributors or retailers for your grooming needs.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Location:<\/strong>\u00a0Ontario, Canada<\/li>\n<li><strong>Fees:<\/strong>\u00a0Between $250-$350 depending on whether you\u2019re joining as an individual or company.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><a href=\"http:\/\/www.canpropetstylists.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Canadian Professional Pet Stylists<\/a><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Description:<\/strong> A Federally registered certification association for dog groomers. They have three levels of certification which all have separate written and practical tests, and you must be a member with them first before you can take their certification test.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Location:<\/strong> British Columbia, Canada<\/li>\n<li><strong>Fees:<\/strong> Prices range from $35-$50 annually depending on if you\u2019re a current student or an established groomer.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><a href=\"http:\/\/www.iga.sg\/en\/membership\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">International Groomers Association<\/a><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Description:<\/strong> Truly international, this association has members all over Asia, Europe, North America, South America, and Australia. They also have a Judge Training Program for those who wish to judge grooming-related events in China, South East Asia, Australia, Europe, and the Americas!<\/li>\n<li><strong>Location:<\/strong> Singapore<\/li>\n<li><strong>Fees <\/strong>$30 SGD for 3 years\u2014the cheapest of all membership fees we\u2019ve mentioned.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n <\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; top_padding=&#8221;2%&#8221; bottom_padding=&#8221;2%&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243;][vc_column enable_animation=&#8221;true&#8221; animation=&#8221;fade-in&#8221; column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; delay=&#8221;250&#8243;][vc_column_text]Venturing out into the world of dog grooming can be a daunting task. But if you decide to join an association, you\u2019ve got yourself a safety net and support system to get you through the hard uphill climb![\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;50&#8243;][vc_column_text]\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">Does your business need a boost? Check out this article to find out how to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.doggroomingcourse.com\/2017\/04\/marketing-your-dog-grooming-services\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">market your dog grooming services!<\/a><\/h3>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; top_padding=&#8221;2%&#8221; bottom_padding=&#8221;2%&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243;][vc_column enable_animation=&#8221;true&#8221; animation=&#8221;fade-in&#8221; column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; delay=&#8221;250&#8243;][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;50&#8243;][recent_posts style=&#8221;default&#8221; category=&#8221;all&#8221; columns=&#8221;3&#8243; posts_per_page=&#8221;3&#8243;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Don&#8217;t miss these 6 associations that can benefit every certified dog groomer in their career!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":7,"featured_media":11552,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[5],"tags":[],"ppma_author":[357],"class_list":{"0":"post-5456","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-career-advice"},"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v26.8 (Yoast SEO v26.8) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-premium-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>6 Associations Every Certified Dog Groomer Should Join - Sniffin&#039; Around<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"As a certified dog groomer, networking and education is your key to the industry. 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