Become a Member
Join the Movement for Ethical & Holistic Grooming
Whether you're just starting out or already leading in your grooming career, the International Grooming Society welcomes you.
By becoming a member, you join a global network of professionals dedicated to animal well-being, respectful practices, and lifelong learning.
Why Join IGS
Be part of a meaningful mission
Promote a more ethical and holistic grooming industry
Connect internationally
Meet other groomers, exchange ideas, and grow with the support of an international community.
Access professional resources
Get exclusive content, training updates, and tools to improve your daily practice.
Raise your profile
Be featured in IGS communications and connect with Chapter Leaders in your country.
Stay inspired through ongoing learning
Attend seminars, discover new methods, and learn from leading experts worldwide.
What Does Membership Include?
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Your official IGS Member Certificate (digital)
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Access to member-only resources and updates
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Discounted rates for selected events and training
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Priority access to new certifications and programs
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Automatic registration to your local Chapter and possibility to get involved
Note: Membership is open to groomers worldwide — no prior certification is required. If an official chapter is established in your country, your membership will be automatically transferred to that chapter, with no additional steps needed.
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Becoming a member takes just a few minutes.
You’ll receive your welcome pack by email and get immediate access to your member space.
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Become a Member
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IGS Annual Membership - For groomers
100
Every year
Become an official member of the International Grooming Society and access a world of opportunities designed to support your growth and values as a grooming professional.
Valid until canceled
✨ Your IGS Membership Benefits
🏅 Personalized digital member certificate
💸 Discounted rates on selected training programs & events
⏩ Early access to new courses and certifications
📚 Exclusive members-only resources
🌍 Connection with your local IGS Chapter (if available)
🤝 Inclusion in a worldwide community of professionals
School and educators partnership
450
Every year
A professional partnership plan for grooming schools, academies, educators, trainers, and training centres who wish to be actively involved in the development of higher standards in grooming.
Valid until canceled
Become an official IGS GGHI School Partner for one year and support the Global Groomer Health Initiative. This partnership gives your school international recognition, visibility, access to selected awareness resources, and the right to display the official IGS GGHI School Partner badge. A meaningful way to show your commitment to groomer health, professional education, and the future of the grooming industry.
What is included?
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Complete educational resources for your school
The main benefit of becoming an IGS GGHI School Partner is access to structured teaching materials that your school can use to introduce important health topics to students.
These resources may include:
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groomer health awareness materials
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educational presentations
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student handouts
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prevention-focused learning tools
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guidance on ergonomics, posture, fatigue, respiratory exposure, skin protection, emotional wellbeing, and professional sustainability
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resources to help teachers explain health-related topics clearly and easily
The goal is to help schools integrate groomer health into their training without having to create everything from scratch.
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Support for teaching groomer health
IGS provides partner schools with educational content to help ensure that future groomers receive essential knowledge about their own health and safety.
This helps schools teach students not only how to groom animals, but also how to protect themselves throughout their careers.
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Implementation of the IGS Welfare Guidelines in your school
School Partners may begin implementing the IGS Welfare Guidelines within their own school environment.
These guidelines help promote better animal welfare practices during training, handling, grooming, drying, bathing, practical workshops, and student learning activities.
They also help schools show a clear commitment to ethical, responsible, and welfare-conscious grooming education.
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Access to the IGS Animal Welfare Delegate training
If your school organises seminars, workshops, grooming events, conferences, competitions, or educational gatherings, you may have access to the IGS Animal Welfare Delegate training.
This training helps professionals understand how to observe, support, and promote animal welfare during events.
However, completing the training does not allow anyone to freely use the title of IGS Animal Welfare Delegate at any event.
An IGS Animal Welfare Delegate must always be officially appointed by the IGS for each specific event.
This ensures that the role remains clear, professional, and properly recognised.
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Official School Partner recognition
Your school receives official recognition as an IGS GGHI School Partner for one year.
You may use the School Partner title during the active partnership period.
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Official partner badge
Your school receives an official IGS GGHI School Partner badge that may be used on your website, social media, newsletters, and communication materials during the partnership year.
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Visibility within the IGS / GGHI network
Your school may be featured through IGS and GGHI communication channels, such as the website, newsletters, social media, or partner announcements when relevant.
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Participation in an international health movement
By becoming a School Partner, your school helps build a more informed, safer, and healthier grooming industry.
This partnership shows that your school is committed to:
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groomer health
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animal welfare
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professional education
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prevention
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ethical grooming practices
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long-term career sustainability