Certified Professional Pet Groomer & Stylist (CPPGS)
Course Overview
The Certified Professional Pet Groomer & Stylist (CPPGS) program is Petswag Academy’s most advanced course, crafted for groomers who are ready to elevate their skills to the highest industry standards. Building upon the Intermediate-Level curriculum, this course focuses on advanced grooming techniques, creative styling, breed-specific finishes, and handling complex grooming scenarios with confidence and care.
With a hands-on approach and real salon practice, this course empowers students to perform confidently in high-end salons or even run their own.
What You Will Learn:
Includes all topics from the Intermediate-Level (CIPG) course, plus:
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Advanced pet haircuts and breed-specific styling
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Advanced scissoring techniques for precision grooming
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Puppy grooming – gentle handling and age-appropriate grooming
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Handling geriatric pets – safety, comfort, and special care
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Handling aggressive dogs and cats – reading signs, managing stress, and knowing professional limits
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Introduction to hand stripping – breed-specific technique for wire coats
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Creative grooming & dog hair coloring – safe use of dyes and imaginative styling
4 Specialist Seminar Certificates Included
Expert-Led Seminars & Workshops | Attendance Certificates | Industry-Ready Training
To build complete, industry-ready groomers, CPPGS includes four expert-led seminars and workshops covering safety, behaviour, physical sustainability, and mental wellness. First introduced by Petswag Academy in 2025, this structured learning track prepares students for real-world salon demands—beyond grooming technique alone.
Grooming Salon First Aid & Emergency Response
(Vet-Led Seminar)
Emergency readiness in a grooming environment—incident response, immediate care basics, escalation protocols.
Canine Behaviour & Aggression Management for Groomers
(Expert Seminar)
Body language, stress signals, fear responses, bite-risk prevention, safe handling boundaries.
Groomer Ergonomics: Posture, Fitness & Injury Prevention (Physiotherapy Workshop)
Body mechanics, posture correction, stretches, injury prevention for back/neck/wrist longevity.
Mental Wellness & Stress Management for Groomers (Wellness Workshop)
Stress regulation, resilience, focus, managing pressure, noise fatigue, client interactions.