National Cat Groomers Institute

08/25/2025

Still struggling with belly shaves, mats, and cats that curl up like shrimp?
That struggle ends today.

In this new Groom Demo, CFMG and NCGI Certifier Sandra Porter-Gonyea tackles some of the most common challenges cat groomers face:

✅ Breed-specific Persian face trim
✅ Belly + sanitary shave on a curled-up cat
✅ Mat removal during drying (yes, it's easier!)
✅ Solo handling strategies that actually work

🎥 Watch the full demo now and stop wrestling your way through cat grooms:
👉 https://bit.ly/4oSovim

👍 Like the video, subscribe to the channel, and share it with another groomer who needs this!

Struggling to shave the belly of a cat that curls up like a shrimp? Wondering how to make dematting easier and faster?In this cat grooming demo, Certified Fe...

08/25/2025

We’re thrilled to welcome Sandra Porter-Gonyea as our newest Certifier! 🎉

Sandra is an Instructor at the New York Academy of Pet Styling and a cat-only groomer at The Cat Spa just outside Rochester, NY. With her deep experience and passion for feline grooming, she brings incredible knowledge and mentorship to our students.

Join us in congratulating Sandra on this exciting new chapter with the NCGI!

08/24/2025

🚨 New blog just dropped… and it’s ruffling fur.

❌ “There are no decent cats in my area.”
❌ “Some cats just can’t be groomed.”
❌ “Cat grooming is a gimmick.”

🐱 CFMG is calling B.S. and setting the record straight in our latest post: The Problem Isn’t the Cat 👇🏼

⚠️ Just because you can’t groom a cat doesn’t mean it can’t be done.
🧠 Cat grooming requires skill, training, and a totally different approach than dogs.

This isn’t about ego — it’s about giving cats the respectful, species-specific care they deserve.

If you’ve ever been told a cat was “ungroomable”…
If you’ve struggled through a stressful groom and felt defeated…
If you’re still using dog logic on cats…
➡️ You NEED to read this post.

💥 The future of cat grooming is here — and it doesn’t look like the past.
📚 Get educated. Get trained. Get results.

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When groomers label cats as “ungroomable,” the issue isn’t the cat—it’s lack of feline-specific training. Here’s what every pro needs to know.

08/22/2025

🚨BREAKING: We’ve now offended both cats and dogs. 😬

First, we told groomers to shave cats in reverse and the dog crowd lost its mind.

Now? I’m confessing that I once groomed a Pomeranian like a Persian—and butchered it. (Toe tufts and all. Apparently that’s… frowned upon.)

The moral of the story?

👉 Dog grooming ≠ Cat grooming.
👉 You don’t know what you don’t know.
👉 And yes—this applies to you, fluffing out that half-groomed Ragdoll with a slicker brush.

💥 If you’re guessing your way through cat grooms, or thinking your dog training is “close enough”...
🔗 Read this blog before the cats unionize:
https://nationalcatgroomers.com/blogs/cat-grooming-training/butchered-a-pomeranian

I groomed a dog like a cat—and butchered it. That one mistake revealed why dog groomers struggle with cats—and what they need to learn instead.

08/21/2025

Degreasing shampoo made for cats. (But also used on dogs, horses, and other animals!)

Chubbs History 👩‍🎓 Did you know Creamy Nutmeg is actually our OG? After we perfected the Chubbs Bar, it needed something a little "extra" - so we experimented with adding fun scents. Creamy Nutmeg was chosen as our first scent experiment - and jaws dropped. We now have 9 classic year round scents, with 3 or 4 rotating seasonal scents every month. More variety than any pet shampoo on the market!

08/20/2025

Still shaving cat coats with the grain? It might be time to rethink your technique.

If you’re chasing smoother lines, faster grooms, and safer sessions, the answer is simple: Shave in reverse.

At NCGI, we teach reverse shaving because it works—and it’s the fastest way to get:

✅ Crisp, symmetrical lines
✅ A velvety, pro-level finish
✅ More efficient (and safer!) grooms

Still unsure? We’ve busted the myths and broken down exactly why reverse shaving is a game-changer for lion cuts.

👉 Read the full blog here:

Discover why shaving in reverse is the best option if you want a smooth finish and straight, symmetrical lines on belly shaves, sani clips, and lion cuts.

08/19/2025

🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟 5 star review from Dana:

The syllabus is an excellent starting point for anyone serious about becoming a GOOD cat groomer. Its very informative, and intensive, which is exactly what you need. I highly recommend it to any of my peers. You'll learn a lot!

https://nationalcatgroomers.com/products/complete-cat-groomer-training-syllabus

08/18/2025

Struggling to dry cats without drama? 😾
Learn safe, professional techniques from one of the best cat groomers on the planet, Lynn Paolillo.

💨 How to introduce cats to blow drying
💨 Which drying methods work best
💨 Tips to keep grooming calm & efficient

👉 Watch the full video:

How do you safely dry cats after a bath? 💨In this video, Certified Feline Master Groomer and NCGI Certifier Lynn Paolillo explains professional drying metho...

08/17/2025

🐾 FREE Webinar for Pet Groomers 🐾
“The 3 Biggest Mistakes Cat Groomers Make (and How NOT to Make Them!)”

Are cat grooming calls making you nervous?
Do you find yourself turning them away—or dreading them when you say yes?

You’re not alone… and you don’t have to stay stuck.

Join NCGI’s Danelle German as she reveals:
🚫 The 3 most common mistakes groomers make when grooming cats
✨ The simple steps you can take to avoid them
💡 How to feel confident saying YES to cat clients

This training is completely FREE—because we believe every groomer should feel prepared, not panicked, when a cat walks through the door.

👉 Save your spot now: https://event.webinarjam.com/register/79/y8p0ga5v

5 easy steps to safer, faster, and more beautiful results!

08/16/2025

This week we asked: Who makes more per hour—cat groomers or dog groomers?
The truth: Cat groomers often earn more—especially when they know their value and charge accordingly.

💡 But here’s the thing:
Even skilled groomers leave money on the table because they’re afraid to raise prices.

If you’re offering exceptional service and results, you deserve to be paid for it.

📖 Read the full blog here:
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Need to raise your cat grooming prices? Learn how confidence, knowledge, and training can help you charge what you're worth—without guilt.

08/14/2025

When you know how to groom cats safely, efficiently, and beautifully, your hourly rate can often exceed that of most dog groomers.

At least that's what our members report.

Why?
✅ Niche pricing
✅ Little-to-no competition
✅ Short appointment times

Want to learn exactly how to build a profitable cat grooming business?
Start with the Complete Cat Groomer Training Syllabus.
👉 nationalcatgroomers.com

08/13/2025

Big shout out to our latest top fans! 💎

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We appreciate you all.

Drop@topfansnt to welcome them to our community,