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Become a Certified Groomer
Skin-first grooming for dogs and cats — bath, blow-dry, breed cuts, hand-stripping, sanitation, force-free handling.
- Skin & coat health
- Breed-specific styling
- Cat grooming basics
- Force-free handling
Now Enrolling · Bangalore
Training partner
Want to upskill?
Start a career in pet care.
Become a certified Pet Groomer or Dog Walker with IPPC, India’s premier pet care academy — brought to you by Tailstart. Hands-on training in Bangalore. Top graduates onboard as Tailstart Partners.
IPPC certification · Hands-on training · Pathway to Tailstart Partner
Courses
Two courses. One pet care career.
Pick the course that fits your goal. Each one ends with IPPC Certification and a real path to clients in Bangalore.
Why this works
Training that actually leads to work.
Most pet care courses end with a certificate and no clients. IPPC trains you to do the work; Tailstart connects you to the families who need it.
Hands-on, on-the-job
Learn by doing — real dogs, real homes, real clients across Bangalore. No theory-only classrooms.
Trained by IPPC
India’s premier pet care academy delivers the curriculum, mentors and supervised field practice.
IPPC Certification
A nationally-recognized credential trusted by premium salons, vets and pet families.
Pathway to Tailstart Partner
Top graduates onboard as Tailstart Partners with steady bookings from day one.
Your Journey
From applicant to Tailstart Partner.
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Apply
Fill the form on Tailstart. Takes 2 minutes. Pick the course that excites you.
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Interview
A short conversation with the team to understand your goals and the right batch.
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Train with IPPC
Classroom + on-the-field training with IPPC mentors and supervised live sessions.
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Get Certified
Pass the IPPC skill assessment and earn the IPPC Certification.
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Earn with Tailstart
Top graduates onboard as Tailstart Partners — we bring the clients, you do the work.
Ready to start? Pick your course.
Applications close every batch. Apply now to hold your seat.
Frequently Asked Questions
IPPC — the Institute of Professional Pet Care, India’s premier pet care academy. Tailstart helps you find the right course, schedule your interview, and connects top graduates to clients in Bangalore.
Anyone in Bangalore who wants to build a career in pet care — beginners, career-switchers, and pet enthusiasts. Both courses are open to applicants with zero prior experience.
No. Courses start from the basics. Passion for pets and willingness to put in the work matter more than a degree.
Fees vary by course and are confirmed during your interview. Instalment options are available — discuss with the team.
A mix of classroom sessions in Bangalore and supervised on-field training on real Bangalore streets and at client homes.
A science-based, positive-reinforcement approach that builds trust without coercion or aversive tools. Every IPPC course teaches this as the standard.
Top graduates are onboarded as Tailstart Partners with bookings on the platform. Performance during training matters.
Yes — many of our partners are cross-skilled. Apply for one to start, then add the other after you finish.
It varies based on your goal and pace. Most students complete the Groomer course in about 2–3 weeks and the Walker course in around 1 week. Schedules are flexible and small-batch by design — pace is set during your interview.