NAPGS Canada’s Official Governing Body for Pet Groomers
The National Agency of Pet Grooming Schools Inc. is a national trade organization and Licensing Board that brings
together and represents the 11 regional and Provincial Associations of Animal Pet Stylists, Animal Pet Grooming Schools and Pet Care Professionals in Canada. These fields represent approximately 30,000 individuals and companies, virtually every
community across the country. NAPGS is not in the Animal Care/Pet Industry as a supplier to the public nor does it
represent any supplier of pet care products or services. Its sole purpose is to represent the professional individuals that are actively
working in the Pet Care Industry.
Starting a New School?
MoreThe National Agency of Pet Grooming Schools Inc. has all the training manuals and tests that you might require
for the startup of our new school…
Important Information Regarding the Proposed Groomer Act
MoreThe National Agency of Pet Grooming Schools Inc. along with the Grooming Institute of Canada
are in the process of bringing an Act to Parliament. This Act will finally establish all Animal Care Individuals as
a Profession, along with Self Regulation of the group. This is in light of the Public Interest…
Pet Groomers ARE YOU READY for a
New Ontario Government Legislation and Law?
MoreAODA stands for Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, and it relates to any business or
organization, regardless of size, that either has employees and operations or customers in Ontario. The
act is made up of 5 standards, and the deadline for compliance with the first standard…
Petition for Licensing and Safety in the Animal Pet Grooming Industry
MoreWe need your support to bring all Groomers under one Governing Body in Canada allowing for Univeral Testing to occur for all groomers to become licensed, thus elevating the education of groomers to a higher level in animal safety, hygiene and grooming skills. This proposed Act will bring about greater safety and hygiene for the animals left in the care of the groomer. We need your support, please email us or sign up to support this Act…
Consumers
Why should you use a Licensed Pet Stylist? A Licensed Pet Groomer/Stylist is an invaluable ally for the consumer.
Members
Become a member of this growing profession. NAPGS assists its members to elevate the status of their members through education, branding, political action, technical training, dissemination of information and similar means.
Find Pet Stylist
Find a Licensed Pet Stylist in Your Local Area. The NAPGS is currently working on making it easy for you to find a licensed pet stylist in your area.Find