Education for those who take animalsseriously.
PUPP Institute — Petsburgh Unified Pet Professionals — is a specialised academy preparing the next generation of groomers, behaviourists, veterinary assistants, nutritionists, breeders and rescue workers. Internationally backed. Rigorously assessed. Built for a lifetime in the profession.
Why PUPP, Why Now?
India's pet care industry is expanding at an unprecedented pace, yet education pathways remain fragmented and standards vary widely from one sector to the next. PUPP was founded to address that gap — building a stronger future for pet professionals through structured, industry-led learning and a shared commitment to higher standards.
Industry Growth
A rapidly expanding pet care sector across India is creating sustained demand for skilled, qualified professionals.
Professional Standards
Practices and benchmarks differ widely between sectors. PUPP exists to bring consistency, ethics and welfare to the forefront.
Career Development
Clear pathways, recognised credentials and internship-backed training so practitioners can build long, respected careers.
Future-Ready Education
Curricula shaped by master practitioners, veterinary advisors and international guilds — built for the profession's next chapter.
Rigorous Curricula
Programmes designed with international guild standards, master practitioners and veterinary advisors.
Force-Free, Welfare First
Every course is rooted in modern welfare science. No outdated dominance, no shortcuts.
International Backing
Recognised through our affiliations with Petsburgh and PPGAI, opening doors across continents.
A profession of many disciplines — taught with care.
Diploma in Professional Pet Grooming
India's flagship grooming qualification — internationally benchmarked.
Diploma in Professional Dog Training
Science-based, force-free methodology aligned with global OBT standards.
Diploma in Animal Behaviour
Understanding the 'why' behind animal behaviour — for deeper, more effective practice.
Diploma in Dog Boarding Management
Operational excellence for dog boarding — kennel design to incident management.
Diploma in Cat Boarding Management
Specialist feline care — stress-minimised environments and species-appropriate boarding.
Diploma in Animal Rescue & First Aid
Life-saving skills and humane rescue methodology for frontline pet professionals.
We do not train hobbyists. We educate professionals.
Live casework & supervised hours, not just theory.
Welfare-first methodologies endorsed by veterinary advisors.
Career placement across grooming salons, clinics, shelters and breeders worldwide.
The animals deserve trained hands.
Join the inaugural January 2027 cohort of serious professionals. Four intakes per year — January, April, July and October. Limited seats per programme.
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Meet the Founder
Andrea Cyrill Khurana is the founder of Petsburgh and the founder and President of the Professional Pet Groomers Association of India (PPGAI). An internationally certified Master Groomer and certified Instructor from Australia, Malaysia and Korea, she has spent her career raising the bar for pet care education — as a speaker, educator and competition judge on stages across the world.
Her conviction is simple: animals deserve trained, accountable, welfare-first professionals. PUPP Institute is the realisation of that conviction — a place where the craft is taught seriously, and where the standard of the industry is being rewritten, one graduate at a time.
- Founder, Petsburgh
Built one of India's most respected pet care brands, setting a new benchmark for grooming and welfare.
- Founder & President, PPGAI
Established the Professional Pet Groomers Association of India to professionalise the trade nationally.
- International Certified Master Groomer
Holds international Master Groomer credentials, recognised across global guild standards.
- International Certified Instructor
Trains and certifies the next generation of groomers and pet care professionals.
- International Speaker & Competition Judge
Invited speaker, educator and judge at competitions and conferences worldwide.
- Industry Advocate
Champions higher professional standards, ethical practice and welfare-first methodology across the pet care industry.
Building a Global Network
PUPP is actively engaging with educators, industry experts, veterinarians and seasoned professionals from India and abroad to help shape the learning opportunities of tomorrow.
These conversations span continents and disciplines — from grooming and behaviour to veterinary science, nutrition, rescue and ethical breeding. Each voice we invite into the room sharpens our curriculum, broadens our perspective, and strengthens the standard we hold ourselves to.
This is a developing initiative rather than a finalised faculty roster. As partnerships take shape and collaborations mature, we will share them with the care and clarity our students and the profession deserve.
Collaborate With Us
We invite educators, veterinary professionals, industry experts, organisations and brands who share our commitment to raising the standard of pet professional education to start a conversation with us.
Whether you wish to contribute as faculty, lend clinical or scientific expertise, co-create a programme, or support the next generation of professionals through your organisation — we would like to hear from you.
Tell us about your work and how you'd like to collaborate. We respond to every serious enquiry.
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