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The Grooming School Owner’s Compliance & Growth Guide

How to strengthen your program, protect your business, and raise the bar for the entire industry.

 

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Running a grooming school isn’t just about teaching a skill;  it’s about building a credible, compliant program that prepares students for long-term success in the industry.

But passion, experience, and good intentions are not enough. The industry is shifting toward higher standards, state oversight, and stronger expectations for both schools and graduates.

If your school isn’t licensed or built on a compliant educational framework, you could be limiting your growth, risking your credibility, and yes, opening yourself up to legal and financial consequences.

That’s why we created The Grooming School Compliance & Success Checklist, a resource designed to help you:

  • Identify compliance gaps that could be holding you back.

  • Strengthen your curriculum with science-based, industry-aligned content.

  • Protect your business with the right legal and academic foundations.

  • Enhance your student outcomes so your graduates succeed  and speak highly of your program.

 

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Learning Outcome:

By working through this guide, you’ll have a clear, step-by-step starting point for creating or refining your grooming school into a legitimate, competitive, and respected program.

You’ll walk away with:

  • An honest audit of your current school structure.

  • Practical examples and checklists for compliance.

  • Clear next steps for legal, curriculum, and operational improvements.

  • A roadmap for partnering with organizations like EdXcellence Alliance to scale and support your success.



 

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I know firsthand how hard it is to run a grooming school while trying to do it all. The EdXcellence Alliance gives you the tools, structure, and support to build a compliant, professional program without doing it alone. Here is your Checklist.

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WPGA School Onboarding Guide

A simple, step-by-step guide to getting your grooming academy set up with WPGA’s EdXcellence Alliance, covering everything from your first meeting to launching classes and supporting your students.

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Elevating Grooming Education with WPGA

Partner with WPGA’s EdXcellence Alliance to access state-approved curricula, cutting-edge school management tools, and expert guidance, designed to help grooming academies raise standards, streamline operations, and graduate confident, career-ready professionals.

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Dear Fellow Grooming School Owner,

I know exactly how hard it is to run a grooming academy,  because I’ve been there.
Balancing lesson plans, state requirements, student support, staff management, and the everyday fires that pop up… it can feel like you’re doing three full-time jobs at once. And the truth is, no one should have to do it all alone.

That’s why I created The Whole Pet Grooming Academy’s EdXcellence Alliance to give other schools the tools, resources, and support I wish I’d had when I started.

We partner with academies like yours to share state-approved curricula, advanced school management technology, and a global network of educators and industry experts. My goal is simple: help you focus on teaching and growing your school while we take care of the systems, compliance, and resources that make it run smoothly.

When you join us, you get access to:

  • Our Online Global Campus – so you can expand your reach and enhance your students’ learning experience.

  • Secure communications, attendance tracking, and onboarding tools – to streamline your operations.

  • Customizable curriculum – including specialized courses, multimedia resources, and the latest industry standards.

  • Support with state regulations – so your program stays compliant and credible.

  • A connected community – because running a school should never feel isolating.

I know the heart it takes to build and run a grooming school, and I also know the difference it makes when you have the right structure behind you. Let’s make your academy stronger, more efficient, and ready to lead the next generation of grooming professionals.

Ready to see what’s possible? Visit our website and find out how The WPGA can help you take your academy to the next level.

You don’t have to do it all yourself anymore. Let’s do this together.

With respect and understanding,
Dara Forleo
President & Founder
The Whole Pet Grooming Academy

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