Personalized Private Instruction & Practical Exams

with NCGI Certifiers

Get hands-on training by a pro! Contact one of our NCGI Certifiers to learn cat grooming at a location closer to you. The Certifier program is on an invitation-only basis, with CFMGs selected based on location, grooming skills, salon setup, clientele and more. Each Certifier receives resources and training to help them work with students of all different backgrounds. We recommend students go through the Complete Cat Groomer Training Syllabus prior to attending hands-on instruction and practical exam attempts.

Exams

Written exams can be taken via proctor, NCGI staff or Certifier. Practical exams must be taken in-person with a NCGI Certifier. Click here to get more details about the certification process. For information regarding taking exams, or if you are ready to take an exam (either written or practical), visit this page.

Schedule availability and pricing will vary depending on each Certifier. Contact them directly using information provided below.

United States

Arizona

Melissa Hall

Melissa Hall

CFMG, Certifier

Yuma, AZ
Training with Melissa
(928) 344-3033
catgroomingteacher@gmail.com

Bilingual Spanish/English Instruction Available

California

Jessica Johnson

Jessica Johnson

CFMG, Certifier

Colorado

Rachel Diller

Rachel Diller

CFMG, Certifier

Littleton, CO
(303) 730-2102
rachel@urbansophisticats.net

Florida

Anne Thompson

Anne Thompson

CFMG, Certifier

Cape Coral, FL
(Available in Florida and Quebec)

Iowa

Melinda Brink

Melinda Brink

CFMG, Certifier

Council Bluffs, IA
Club Meow Inc.
Training Information
(712) 242-8689
contactclubmeowinc@gmail.com

New Jersey

Lynn Paolillo

Lynn Paolillo

CFMG, CFCG, Certifier

North Dakota

Jacque Opp

Jacque Opp

CFMG, Certifier

Virginia

Jackie Warbis

Jackie Warbis

CFMG, Certifier

Alexandria, VA
Happy Cat Hotel
Training Information
703-570-4105
jackiew@happycathotel.com

Canada

Alberta

Chelsea Waddell

Chelsea Waddell

CFMG, CFCG, Certifier

Edmonton, AB, Canada
Catty Canines Inc.
Training/Exams Info
(780) 468-3949

Ontario

Michelle Tao

Michelle Tao

CFMG, Certifier

Vaughan, ON / Markham, ON
Training Information

Offering Bilingual Training in English/Chinese (Mandarin & Cantonese)

Quebec

Anne Thompson

Anne Thompson

CFMG, Certifier

Cape Coral, FL
(Available in Florida and Quebec)
 
Offering Bilingual French/English

Saskatchewan

Connie Buchanan

Connie Buchanan

CFMG, Certifier

Regina, SK, Canada
Cat Grooming School
info@apexacademy.ca

Saskatchewan

Nicole Brundrett

Nicole Brundrett

CFMG, Certifier

Regina, SK, Canada
Cat Grooming School
info@apexacademy.ca

Australia

New South Wales

Sherie Williams - Slattery

Sherie Williams - Slattery

CFMG, CFCG, Certifier

Central Coast, NSW, Australia
The Cat Stylist
Training Information
Sherie@thecatstylist.com.au 
Ph. 02 7226 1851

Queensland

Sarah Warner

Sarah Warner

CFMG, Certifier

Victoria

Kristy Cox

CFMG, Certifier

Reservoir, VIC, Australia
Pretty Kitty
(03) 9489 4334
kristycox85@gmail.com

Europe

Switzerland

Helena Wittwer

Helena Wittwer

CFMG, CFCG, Certifier

Murgenthal, Aargau
Switzerland
+41 44 810 7777, +41 79 424 9475
info@catmosphere.ch

Switzerland

Anja Battaglia

Anja Battaglia

CFMG, Certifier

Chur, Graubünden

aloha@alohacatclub.com

+41 79 550 10 40

Asia

Singapore

Desmond Chan

CFMG, Certifier

Hey Good Cat
Bubbly Petz
Singapore