Books & DVDs
We have a variety of study materials that have been used by thousands of students to improve their cat grooming skills and knowledge. See some of our products below or click here to see our full catalogue.
Online Courses
Each of our online courses comes jam-packed with a variety of resources including lectures, articles, video demonstrations and tutorials, assignments and more. Gain lifetime access to each course and view contents from any device connected to the internet! See some of our products below or click here to see our full catalogue.
Syllabus Program
The Complete Cat Groomer Training Syllabus is the most in-depth cat grooming program available. This is a guided home study program. Each week for 10 weeks, you’ll be provided with a to do list and topics to cover, plus on-going support through a private Facebook group just for students. See more details here.
Webinars
We have several cat grooming webinars running throughout the year, totally FREE! See our upcoming webinars here.
Private Instruction
Approved Trainers and Certifiers are highly skilled Certified Feline Master Groomers that have been handpicked by the NCGI to offer one-on-one instruction to students. See our list of Trainers & Certifiers.
Events
NCGI attends numerous trade show, seminar and workshop events throughout the year. Check out our Facebook page and email list to see upcoming events. Visit our Facebook page here.
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Breeds, Colors, and Coat Types Exam Study Aids Online Course
$37.00 -
Business Development Online Course
$127.00 -
Cat Grooming Basics Course
$397.00 -
Cat Handling Techniques for the Groomer
$27.97 -
Cat With a Mat DVD
$49.00 -
Complete Cat Groomer Training Syllabus
$1,197.00 -
Complete Cat Groomer Training Syllabus with BONUSES
$1,297.00 -
Get a Grip DVD
$49.00 -
Grooming the Aggressive Cat Online Course
$197.00 -
Health and Anatomy Exam Study Aids Online Course
$37.00 -
Here Kitty Kitty DVD
$49.00 -
Kryptonite for Cats DVD
$49.00
See Some of Our Blog Articles
5 Myths You Should Know About Cat Nail Caps
Myths About Putting Nail Caps on Cats Myth #1 - Nails Are Prohibited From Retracting Definitely a myth! When cat nails express and then retract, the nail is not going up into the paw itself. When a cat relaxes and retracts the nails, this prevents...
read moreThings I Learned From a Pomeranian
by Danelle German, CFMG, CFCG I’ve been working on several new lectures this year in preparation for upcoming shows both in the US and abroad. As I ponder on the topics I want to cover I think of Puff Puff. Who is Puff Puff, you ask? Well, he was a toy...
read moreMushroom Cats
“You groom cats?”I hear this at least once a week. And it is usually followed by “Don’t cats groom themselves?” I love it when that question is asked.For more than a decade my answer has been: No!Contrary to popular belief, cats do NOT groom themselves.Cats lick...
read moreDealing With Problematic Clients
Dealing with Problematic Clients I remember the story told me once by a groomer working at a local boarding facility. The staff at the boarding facility would write the letters “PITA” on a client’s boarding card when the client was problematic - meaning “pain in the...
read moreHow to Get Crispy Leg Lines
I am frequently asked about the placement of leg lines on a lion cut. Is there a right or wrong place to put them? What about blending – should it be done or not? And how do you get all four leg lines straight and symmetrical? When I first developed the...
read moreAshley Moon: Interview with a CFMG
Tell us about your pet grooming background. Since I was a young girl I have always loved dogs and cats. Here is the journey that has led me to where I am today: My first job in the pet grooming industry was when I was 14 years old. I was hired as a dog...
read moreMeet Melissa Hall, CFMG and Owner of Touch of Class Pet Grooming
My story begins with dogs. I started out as a dog groomer. I am a salon groomer and always have been. It is also a story of how I faced my fears, rose above them, conquered them, and became a better groomer and business owner. I come from a grooming...
read moreThe Pros and Cons of House Call Cat Grooming
The Pros and Cons of House Call Cat Grooming "House call” refers to a groomer who performs grooming services inside the client’s home. Many pet owners, especially cat owners, prefer this type of service in order to provide a low stress and familiar...
read moreHow to Turn a Naysayer Into a Client
How to Turn a Naysayer into a Client First published in Purrfect Pointers Spring 2016, learn from NCGI's Danelle German the 6 super easy action steps to turn naysayers into YOUR clients. Each of these action steps are things you can begin doing today! Just...
read moreFacebook for Grooming Businesses
Are your Facebook page likes turning into appointments? Do you get frustrated with boosted posts not making any impact? We hear you! While Facebook is the most popular social media platform, it is constantly changing and can be difficult to...
read moreHow Specific Tools Can Improve Your Cat Grooming Results
August Answers with Danelle Every Wednesday during August 2018, Danelle shared answers to commonly asked cat grooming questions on the NCGI's Facebook page! You can check out the recorded FB Live videos and the resources mentioned for each below. Week 5:...
read more3 Things You Can Do Now to Stop Once-a-Year Cat Shavedowns
August Answers with Danelle Every Wednesday during August 2018, Danelle shared answers to commonly asked cat grooming questions on the NCGI's Facebook page. You can check out the recorded FB Live video and the resources mentioned for each below. Be sure to grab...
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