Goals

Before the groom.

Professional Cat Groomer Training

The first cat grooming standards to ever exist within the grooming industry were set by the NCGIA in 2007. This was a result of an attempt to meet the needs of groomers wishing to practice safer and better quality cat grooming. Through instruction and the certification process, groomers have been able to better meet the demands of the cat-owning public and grow their businesses. Cats and their owners also benefit from the NCGIA training and certification program by having quality grooming performed for them on a regular basis.

The NCGIA’s primary goal is to maintain feline grooming standards within the pet grooming industry. To assist groomers around the world in meeting those standards, the NCGIA offers training through hands-on instruction, video, lecture, and written material.  Certification is earned upon completion of exams that have been created to meet those standards.

To become proficient at grooming cats, a groomer needs to understand such things as:

Feline temperaments

Handling skills

Cat breeds

Colors, patterns, and coat types

Feline health

Grooming elements

After the groom. Learn how to perform breed-specific face trims.

The order of grooming

Grooming efficiently

The best products, tools, and equipment for use on cats

Steps for growing a business

The cat grooming market is virtually untapped.  The NCGIA training and certification program is changing that by equipping groomers to succeed in growing their cat grooming business.

Consider joining the world’s first ever cat groomer association today!