You’re Here Because You Give a Damn.
IAPEG isn’t a sticker club. It’s a professional standard.
If you want solid education, pet-first ethics, and credentials you can stand behind, then welcome.
If you want shortcuts, trend-chasing, or “anything goes”… this isn’t it.
This Is What We Embrace
At The IAPEG, we embrace:
Education with purpose (not random tips and hype)
Safety as non-negotiable (comfort and welfare first)
Ethics over ego (pet-first decisions, even when it’s unpopular)
Credentials that are earned (standards + assessment, not participation)
This is professional grooming. Not performance grooming.
This Is What We Don’t Do
Let’s save everyone time.
We do not support:
unsafe product use “because it worked on one dog once”
chemical/lightening practices that put pets at risk
clout-driven grooming that sacrifices comfort and safety
empty certificates handed out to keep people happy
The Pet-First Rule
If it risks the pet, it doesn’t belong here.
Creative grooming can be beautiful, but it must also be safe, humane, and informed.
Featured Standard:
Color Bleaching Is NOT Safe
Accountability + Reporting
IAPEG standards mean something, so we don’t look the other way.
If a pet is harmed, put at risk, or you see practices that violate humane standards, use the reporting form.
Welcome to the side of grooming that takes itself seriously.
We’re here to raise the bar, and keep it there.
