Are the costs of Paragon School of Pet Grooming enrollment included in Item 7 of the Hydrodog FDD?
Hydrodog Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Additionally, we have partnered with Paragon School of Pet Grooming, a virtual training program that provides franchisees and their staff with access to professional grooming education. This resource is particularly recommended for franchisees and their staff who have limited or no grooming experience. While enrollment with Paragon is not required, franchisees who wish to enhance their grooming skills or provide additional training for their employees may find this program valuable. Please note that any costs associated with Paragon enrollment are the responsibility of the franchisee and are not included in Item 7 of this disclosure document.
Source: Item 11 — FRANCHISOR'S ASSISTANCE, ADVERTISING, COMPUTER SYSTEMS AND TRAINING (FDD pages 22–30)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Hydrodog's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the costs associated with enrolling in the Paragon School of Pet Grooming are not included in Item 7. Hydrodog has partnered with Paragon School of Pet Grooming to provide franchisees and their staff access to a virtual professional grooming education program.
While Hydrodog recommends this resource, especially for those with limited or no grooming experience, enrollment in Paragon is not mandatory. Franchisees who want to improve their grooming skills or provide additional training for their employees may find the Paragon program valuable.
However, the FDD clearly states that any expenses for Paragon enrollment are the responsibility of the franchisee. These costs are separate from the initial investment outlined in Item 7 of the Hydrodog Franchise Disclosure Document.