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Using Restraints
By: Lynn Paolillo, CFMG, CFCG, DTS Re-straint noun rəˈstrānt: A measure or condition that keeps someone or something under control or within limits; a device that limits or prevents freedom of movement. Restraint is a word that is frequently used in the grooming...
Bad Ass Conference Wrap Up 2021!
And that's a wrap! Thank you so much to Social Hour, our amazing host platform, which made our online cat grooming event so amazing and interactive! Our attendees took advantage of the different styles of rooms we had available during the event, including the Main...
How to Become a Bad Ass Cat Groomer
Is Cat Grooming Right For Me? We think being a professional cat groomer is pretty awesome, but we know that it's not for everyone. Whether you are already grooming cats, primarily groom dogs, or are totally new to the grooming industry, check out our Day in the Life...
3 Ways to Ruin a Cat Groom
1. Skip the temperament and needs assessment before grooming a cat. Skipping this ever-essential assessment can totally ruin a cat grooming opportunity. By doing this assessment in front of a client, especially a new client, a groomer is able to begin to establish...
Lions, Tigers, Housecats and Lynn Paolillo
NCGI Instructor & Certifier Lynn Paolillo was a guest on a recent podcast episode with industry leaders Mary Quendo and Chris Anthony! Click below to hear the full episode, here are some highlights of this episode: 04:50 - Discussing 1-star reviews17:50 - Taking...
Danelle Drops In on NCGI Certifier Jacque Opp in North Dakota
Meet Certified Feline Master Groomer & NCGI Certifier Jacque Opp of Pet Agree Mobile Grooming, LLC in North Dakota! See a tour of her mobile grooming trailer and hear her story about her cat grooming journey in this brand new episode of Danelle Drops In! Watch...
Why Shave in Reverse?
The world’s educational and certification organization for cat groomers teaches reverse shaving on cats for a variety of reasons. Some of these can be found in the following article “Crispy Legs.” In addition to the points made in the blog post article, it is...
Cat Salon Featuring: Fabulous Feline Grooming with Maria Drechsel, CFMG
To understand why I am exclusively a cat groomer, we need to go back to the beginning. I was born on…. Wait, not that far back! I bathed my first cat when I was 5 or 6 years old. Why would I bathe a cat that young? Well, my cats slept with me at night and...
Displaying Nail Caps in Your Cat Grooming Salon
Nail caps are a great option to offer in your cat grooming salon. They provide a humane alternative to declawing, can be attractive to many clients, and are a profitable add-on for your business!The best way to promote this add-on is to display the caps or...
