Groom Team Canada
Canada's national grooming team competing on the world stage.
- Represent Canada at international grooming competitions
- Team tryouts, rankings, and mentorship for elite groomers
- Fundraising and support to send Canadian talent abroad
TruNorth Groomers Tool Box
The associations, industry bodies, and sponsors that stand behind Canada's professional groomers — the people making our shows, education, and careers possible.
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CONNECT — Canada's Pet Trade Expo
Canada's leading business-to-business pet industry event and the country's premier stage for the trade. Every spring, Connect brings retailers, manufacturers, distributors, and service pros together in Toronto to launch new products, build supplier relationships, and shape what's next for Canadian pet care.
Connect is where the associations, industry bodies, and sponsors featured on this page meet the professionals they serve — the connective tissue linking groomers, associations, and brand partners into one national industry.
Grow. Innovate. Connect.
Associations & Industry Bodies
Organizations groomers can join, follow, or lean on for advocacy, education, and community.
Canadian Pet Care Professionals
The professional voice for Canada's pet care industry.
- Industry advocacy and standards for pet care professionals
- Continuing education and certification pathways
- Networking events and member-only resources
Ontario Dog Groomers Association
Supporting professional dog groomers across Ontario since 1976.
- Member education, workshops, and grooming competitions
- Advocacy for professional standards in Ontario
- Directory listing to help clients find qualified groomers
Canadian Pet Expo
Canada's largest indoor pet expo, bringing the industry together.
- Consumer-facing expo that drives traffic to grooming professionals
- Trade partnerships and vendor showcase opportunities
- Co-located grooming demonstrations and competitions
Pets Canada formerly PIJAC Canada
The national not-for-profit representing Canada's pet industry since 1988.
- Advocacy for pet businesses at federal, provincial, and municipal levels
- Members coast to coast — manufacturers, retailers, and service providers
- Industry guidance, trade updates, and resources to help pet businesses grow
International Grooming Society
A global alliance uniting groomers around ethical, holistic, and sustainable practice.
- IGS certification and Professional Development Credit (PDC) rewards program
- Built on the first global study of groomer health — real data driving prevention tools
- International chapter network, education, and professional support for working groomers
Ottawa Pet Expo
The National Capital Region's premier pet lifestyle event.
- Regional expo connecting groomers with Ottawa-area pet owners
- Exhibitor and sponsorship opportunities for pet businesses
- Host venue for TruNorth's Ottawa grooming show
Connect — Canada's Pet Trade Expo
Canada's leading business-to-business pet industry event, held every spring in Toronto.
- National trade show connecting retailers, distributors, and service pros
- New product launches and supplier relationships across pet care
- Networking hub linking associations, brands, and Canadian groomers
Atlantic Pet Groomers Association
The professional voice for pet groomers across Atlantic Canada.
- Regional education, events, and networking for East Coast groomers
- Certification and professional development opportunities
- Advocacy and standards for the Atlantic grooming community
Professional Pet Groomers Association of Manitoba
Manitoba's association supporting professional pet groomers province-wide.
- Provincial education seminars, workshops, and competitions
- Member directory connecting groomers with local pet owners
- Advocacy and community for Manitoba grooming professionals
National Groomers Association of Canada
A national body uniting Canadian groomers around standards, safety, and education.
- National certification pathway for working groomers
- Continuing education, safety training, and best-practice resources
- Cross-province network linking groomers coast to coast
Canadian Professional Pet Stylists
A Canadian-led community and certifying body for professional pet stylists.
- CPPS Master Qualified Club and stylist certification tracks
- Skill-building resources, member benefits, and branded merch
- Recognition program celebrating high-achieving Canadian stylists
Schools & Further Education
Certification programs, career diplomas, and continuing education for groomers looking to sharpen their craft or start a career on the salon floor.
Featured — TruNorth Grooming Show
TruNorth Educational Seminars
On-showCertification seminars
Hands-on certification seminars led by world-class instructors — breed styling, scissor & clipper technique, salon health & safety, and business coaching. Every seminar issues a TruNorth Certificate of Completion for your professional portfolio. Check each event for the latest line-up.
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Fluffy Paws Grooming School
CanadaHands-on grooming program
Founded in 2014 by IPG Certified Master Groomer Wynne Wong — 2019 Canadian Groomer of the Year, Speaker of the Year, and Canadian Groom Team member. Fluffy Paws trains professional pet stylists in a working-salon environment, sharing decades of competition-level skill, breed knowledge, and industry mentorship.
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QC Pet Studies
Online — Canada-wideOnline certification + in-person practicum
Canadian online school offering International Dog Grooming Professional (IDGP) certification, first aid, and daycare specialist courses with hands-on mentorship.
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Nash Academy Canada
Aylmer, ONIn-person career program
Career-track pet stylist program built on the Nash curriculum — small class sizes, hands-on breed work, and business fundamentals for the salon floor.
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OPAWZ Canada
Canada — on-site & TruNorth eventsCreative grooming seminars & workshops
Canada's leading authoritative brand in creative grooming. OPAWZ offers hands-on seminars and workshops at their venue and on the floor at TruNorth events — covering color theory, safe pet-friendly dyes, asian fusion, and creative styling with the products the pros use.
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Animal Haven Grooming School
Surrey, BCIn-person career program
Established in 1983, Animal Haven is one of Canada's longest-running grooming schools — hands-on, practical teaching with certified master groomers and one of the highest student-to-teacher ratios in the country (2:1). Students train to CPPS standards with written and practical testing in-house.
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B-Pro Grooming
Brampton & Kleinburg, ONSalon-based grooming & training
Proudly grooming dogs in Brampton and the surrounding areas since 1975. B-Pro's two-location salon offers hands-on training and mentorship rooted in nearly 50 years of professional experience.
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Pet Grooming Studio Academy
Richmond Hill, ONIn-person career program
Canadian Professional Pet Stylist Grooming School in Richmond Hill. Structured, hands-on courses with professional instructors, access to specialized tools and equipment, and experience across a wide variety of breeds to breed-standard.
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Northern College — Animal Grooming
Haileybury, ONCollege certificate program
A one-year Ontario College Certificate program at Northern College's Haileybury campus. Students learn safe handling, breed-standard grooming, salon operations, and small-business fundamentals in a full-service teaching salon environment.
Visit Northern College — Animal GroomingOur Sponsors
The brands and businesses powering TruNorth events and putting professional tools into groomers' hands.
Want to support TruNorth Grooming & Canadian groomers?
Sponsorships, product partnerships, and association tie-ins power the TruNorth Grooming Show and keep this community thriving. Each of the groups below runs its own sponsorship program — reach out to the one that best fits your brand.
"A great groomer never stops learning. Every new technique, every certification, every seminar sharpens the hands that keep our pets healthy, safe, and happy — which is why a trusted professional groomer belongs on every healthy pet's calendar."