The word Paragon means "in search of excellence" and that has been the driving force behind the The Paragon School curriculum development. Melissa Verplank, Certified Master Stylist, owner and president of The Paragon School, has developed the training programs and has gone to great lengths to ensure the thoroughness of the curriculum.

http://www.paragonpetschool.com

Groom Team USA, Inc. is strictly a non-profit organization which encourages professional pet stylists in this country to maximize their grooming education and skills, and offers them the opportunity to represent the United States of America at World Team Competitions. Team selection is based on points accumulated at various GroomTeam sanctioned contests held throughout the country over a two-year period. GroomTeam USA, Inc., sends the top point earners as a team, all expenses paid, to compete abroad (think of it as the "Olympics of Professional Pet Styling").

http://www.groomteamusa.com