School vs CPPS Certification

This chart compares pet salons offering training, businesses that indicate they are schools, registered schools, and CPPS Certifications. It’s important to understand that no sector of the Pet Grooming industry is federally regulated; some aspects are subject to industry leaders’ oversight and standardization in various ways. Understanding the different certifications and their recognition, as well as the diverse training and School types, is equally important before embarking on your journey into the pet grooming trade. 

Please note that provincial and territorial regions require schools to be registered and provide an approved curriculum to their students; however, some businesses call themselves schools in violation of those regulations. Check your regional laws and acts as well as regulatory bodies to ensure the school is registered as a vocational school.