Ohio Professional Pet Groomers Association

04/03/2025

March welcomes back Emily Shannon! Model dogs: what’s the deal with them and why are they becoming so popular? Join Emily Shannon as she discusses how model dogs helped her grow in the grooming industry and how you can use them to help you improve your skills. Emily will go over the basics of what a model dog is, all the different kinds of model dogs and wigs you can find, the endless amount of possibilities you can use them for, and how to continue to use them to improve your skill set in many ways. Because happy groomers make happy pups!

Enroll Below:
https://ohioppga.wildapricot.org/event-6100726

HOUSEKEEPING:
All members will automatically be added to the attendee email list.

Zoom link will be sent the day of webinar, and the replay will be sent 24-48 hours after webinar concludes. The replay will be available for 7 days.

07/02/2025

Welcome back, Kelsey Ann Sexton!

February 16, 6:00pm

Routines for Sanity: Finding Your Groove as a Dog Groomer

Let’s face it—dog grooming can be chaotic, but a solid routine can be your best friend. This class is all about creating smooth workflows, nailing your prep work, and keeping your sanity intact. From time-saving tips to mindset hacks, you'll learn how to work smarter, stress less, and actually enjoy your day. These ideas will help you stay organized, focused, and feeling good. Because happy groomers make happy pups!

Enroll Below ⬇️

https://ohioppga.wildapricot.org/event-6064326

HOUSEKEEPING:

All members will automatically be added to the attendee email list.

Zoom link will be sent the day of webinar, and the replay will be sent 24-48 hours after webinar concludes. The replay will be available for 7 days.

11/01/2025

NOTICE TIME CHANGE TO 2PM est

With over 15 years of experience in the grooming industry, Elli and Brett are the powerhouse duo behind the success of Smoochie Pooch, boasting 18 thriving salons and 4 mobile grooming units. Together, they combine unparalleled expertise—Brett as the financial mastermind and Elli as the operations guru—to drive innovation and excellence in their businesses.

In addition to Smoochie Pooch, they own SP Grooming Supply, a distribution company, and Retro Stylist Wear, a brand redefining professional apparel for groomers. Elli and Brett are deeply committed to creating an exceptional workplace environment, fostering growth, and inspiring their team to reach new heights. Their mission is to continue expanding their enterprises while setting the standard for success in the grooming industry.


Class discription:

Strategic Growth & Goal Setting with Elli & Brett


Join Elli and Brett, the masterminds behind Smoochie Pooch’s 18 salons and 4 mobile units, for a power-packed two hours on setting impactful goals and planning for financial and operational success in the grooming industry.

What You’ll Learn:

Set clear, actionable goals for the year ahead.
Plan financially for growth and maximize profitability.
Streamline operations for sustainable expansion.
Proven strategies to scale your grooming business.
Second hour will be open Q&A.

This session is your chance to learn from two of the industry's best. Don’t miss it!

Enroll Below ⬇️

https://ohioppga.wildapricot.org/event-6023740

HOUSEKEEPING:

All current members are automatically enrolled.

Zoom link will be sent via email the morning of the seminar.

Replay link will be sent 24-48 hours after live webinar has ended. This is a separate link from the event link.

06/12/2024

Join us December 15th at 6pm EST!

Join “The Social Groomer” as she
covers several topics to help you build
a strong online presence and provide excellent customer service to enhance your brand and reputation with the goal of increasing your customer loyalty. Topics covered include, understanding social media, creating content, building a brand, responding to customers and leveraging customer feedback to improve the business.

Enroll Below 🔻
https://ohioppga.wildapricot.org/event-5975548

HOUSEKEEPING:
All current OPPGA members will automatically be added to the email list. Please do not register if you are current. If you have questions regarding that, please reach out via messenger.

The zoom link will be sent around 12n on the day of the webinar. This link will give you access to the live stream. 24-48 hours following the stream, attendees will be sent a second email with a new link and password for the 7 day playback.

15/11/2024

Sunday, November 24th, let’s welcome back Jennifer Bishop-Jenkins!

The undersides of a dog, the out of the way places, the obscure parts of the body that are often most easily injured, these are the hardest to reach and often the hardest to groom. Often, it seems that groomers want to put all their focus into the most visible finish work on outer legs, torso, and heads (admittedly the easiest parts of the dog to reach) while the finished effect suffers because they have ignored matters that are harder to reach and should be done in the "prep" phase of the groom, especially on the undersides of the dog. The undersides of a groom are not the most sexy or exciting, and rarely do they get much attention, but they are incredibly important to a well-groomed, well-finished and balanced dog. Safety is a significant issue, also, in these areas. Join Jennifer for this visually-documented deep dive into armpits, groins, sanitary trims, paw pads, nostrils, lips, under-ears, and all the other places in a groom not easily seen but very important-especially to the dog!

Enroll Below ⬇️

https://ohioppga.wildapricot.org/event-5949005

HOUSEKEEPING:

All current members will automatically be added to the invite list. You do not need to rsvp.

Zoom link will be provided the day of the webinar (early afternoon) via email issued at checkout.

27/10/2024

We can’t wait to see you guys tonight! This roundtable will be recorded and playback will last indefinitely. We will post the replay tomorrow!

Post any questions or subjects you would like us to discuss in the comments! If you are nervous, feel free to to send a private message and will can answer it anonymously during the session.

Topic: New Groomer Roundtable
Time: Oct 27, 2024 06:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

Join Zoom Meeting
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84414894986?pwd=ExMjhYituoD6BKagntCv8HLuy2idcg.1

Meeting ID: 844 1489 4986
Passcode: IPGAD24

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24/10/2024

This Sunday, tune in for a free interactive roundtable! In honor of IPGAD, we're offering a helping hand to new groomers. No question is a dumb question. We will be providing a safe space for growth and education.

Zoom link will be posted on Sunday! Feel free to share!

15/10/2024

Check out what’s going on with our sponsor, Dennis Brooks with Sharp Edges!

Dennis will be covering the Above Edges show and new products. Stay tuned.

02/10/2024

Another way to donate!

01/10/2024

Here is one way you can help those who were affected by Hurricane Helene!

22/09/2024

Let’s welcome back one of our most requested speakers, Dana Chavez-Rey!

FELINE SENSES, PAIN & SEDATION
Knowing if a cat you are grooming is in pain is tantamount for success. In this one-hour course, you will learn how to identify how felines communicate and feel pain and when and how sedation can be used.

Enroll below ⬇️

https://ohioppga.wildapricot.org/event-5885186

HOUSEKEEPING:

All current OPPGA members will automatically be added to the email list. Please do not register if you are current. If you have questions regarding that, please reach out via messenger.

The zoom link will be sent around 12n on the day of the webinar. This link will give you access to the live stream. 24-48 hours following the stream, attendees will be sent a second email with a new link and password for the 7 day playback.

22/07/2024

Algorithms, clickbait, content creation, OH MY!

Allow Blake to walk you down the path more and more traveled—the road to free advertising and brand promotion that meets the mark. He will cover quick edits to your content to drive up that engagement and make you the one to watch. Groom smarter, not harder as you maximize your online presence. Social Media Science at its best 🧪

Enroll Below ⬇️

https://ohioppga.wildapricot.org/event-5807542

HOUSEKEEPING:
This seminar is free to all current OPPGA members. Each member will be added automatically to our email list, as well as all important links shared to the private Facebook group.

Registration will close at 10am EST the day of the webinar. All access links will be emailed day of webinar. This webinar will have 7 day playback, and your access to that will be sent in a separate email 24-48 hours following the live event.

04/07/2024

Have a safe Independence Day!

02/07/2024

Want to turn heads in the salon?

Looking to add fun colors or coat carving to your everyday grooms?

In this webinar, Alyssa will go through ways to add that creative spark to your client’s grooms! Let’s get funky!

Enroll Below ⬇️

https://ohioppga.wildapricot.org/event-5787404

HOUSEKEEPING:
This seminar is free to all current OPPGA members. Each member will be added automatically to our email list, as well as all important links shared to the private Facebook group.

Registration will close at 10am EST the day of the webinar. All access links will be emailed day of webinar. This webinar will have 7 day playback, and your access to that will be sent in a separate email 24-48 hours following the live event.

21/06/2024

We are set up and ready to say hello 👋

if you are at PetQuest this weekend, be sure to stop by and see us at booth 81

hope everyone enjoys the show!

20/06/2024

Good morning pet groomers!

We can’t wait to see you tomorrow at PetQuest! Come by the booth to check out our raffle, this year benefiting Diamond In The Ruff Tour! We’ll have some special guests stopping by, so keep an eye out here!

Our annual meeting has been moved to 6pm FRIDAY in the Liberty room. This year, we have special guest Dana Chavez-Rey giving us some fantastic cat advice. There will be door prizes, including one LIFETIME membership to the OPPGA!

We also have someone new to introduce to the OPPGA board members!

It’s gonna be a good time!