Student Stories

Meet Rising Star Alyssa Mason of Loyal Companion in Beverly, MA, who proves first-hand that working hard pays off!

Meet Rising Star and Pet Groomer Grad Carol Ekenbarger from Paws & Reflect in Keystone Heights, FL, who chose a career in grooming to stay sharp!

Meet Rising Star and Pet Groomer Grad Laura Jiminez from Pet Bar in Colleyville, TX. She's found grooming to be a great outlet for creative expression!

Meet Rising Star and Paragon Pet Groomer Grad Sierra Autumn of Pet Supplies Plus in Jackson, New Jersey! Sierra's passion for animals propelled her through Level 1 & 2 in record time!

Meet Rising Star & Pet Stylist Grad Faith Macfee of Macfee's Paw Spa & Inn in McCook, Nebraska! She's learning the ropes to one day run her family's pet care facility.

Meet Rising Star and Pet Groomer Grad Jessica Forbes from the Posh Pet Hotel in West Palm Beach, FL! Her work on Stylized Legs turned heads for the Paragon Mentor team!

Meet Rising Star and Pet Groomer Grad, Joseph Jankowski from Petsense Tahlequah, OK, whose calling to care for dogs made grooming an easy choice!

Meet Rising Star and Pet Groomer Grad Kristin Whitfield from Wags and Whiskers of the Wiregrass in Dothan, AL who found her "furever" career!

Meet Rising Star and Groom Tech Grad Shawn Aufdenkamp from Pet Supplies Plus in Jacksonville, IL. This former Vet Tech has newfound fulfillment through grooming!

Meet Rising Star and Pet Groomer Grad Caitlyn Parente from Pet Supplies Plus in Indianapolis, IN. Caitlyn traded in dog walking for a career in grooming, and all signs point to success!