National Cat Groomers Institute

09/12/2026

"I have been a dog groomer for 5 years now and just recently decided to learn cat grooming. I was researching the best courses to take and found the NCGI.

Purchasing the Complete Cat Groomer Training Syllabus has become the best decision I have made in my career. Before taking the course, I wasn't able to groom a majority of the cats on my own, and now I can. I am working towards becoming a CFMG and will eventually be feline exclusive."

Christie Chanthongthip

Jolly Paws Pet Grooming LLC
Hubert, NC

09/10/2026

Can you relate to any of this?

"My journey into cat grooming started 7 years ago, when I gave my cat my very first lion cut. She was matted, I saw a problem that needed to be fixed, and something clicked. I had always known I wanted to work with animals, I just never knew where I belonged.

Before NCGI, much of what I knew came from groomers I had worked under, some showed me what a groomer should be, while others showed me what one should never be. The Complete Cat Groomer Training Syllabus gave me the feline-specific foundation and the direction I had been searching for. It changed how I understand cats, approach handling, communicate with clients, and make decisions based on the individual cat rather than simply a finished groom.

I’m especially grateful to Lynn Paolillo for giving me someone to aspire to be. Mercedes Schenk for showing me that house-call grooming is career worthy, Danelle German for teaching me I could do anything I worked hard for, Melissa Hall for continually supporting me, Elizabeth Farmer for transforming how I work with clients, and Sandi Smith for teaching me to slow down, breathe and take my time.

In October 2027, I plan to travel from British Columbia, Canada to Arizona for PPI and certification with Melissa. Certification will never be “just a piece of paper.” To me it represents the education, discipline and standards behind the work I intend to dedicate my life to: being a cat groomer."

Cassandra McEachnie
The Great Catsby
British Columbia, Canada

09/09/2026

Interested in NCGI training or certification, but not quite ready to make the full investment?

Start with NCGI Membership.

For just $85/year, you’ll gain access to:

• The NCGI Member Hub
• Our library of educational webinars and articles
• The private NCGI Members Facebook group
• Member discounts on select education + events
• Access to take CFMG certification exams
• A listing in our searchable member directory map, used by cat owners around the world to find professional cat groomers
• Resources designed specifically for cat groomers
• Connection to a worldwide community of feline grooming professionals

It’s an easy way to get inside NCGI, explore our education and resources, and decide where you want to take your cat grooming career next.

Start with membership. See what’s inside.

Sign up now:

Join the National Cat Groomers Institute (NCGI) and enjoy member-exclusive education, worldwide directory listings, discounts, professional support, and the path to CFMG certification.

09/08/2026

🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟 5 star review from Cassandra McEachnie:

Best thing I’ve ever purchased in my LIFE. I never knew THIS was the career I was made for, until I found the NCGI. I’m now a house call cat groomer.

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09/05/2026

Going on now through Monday - get 20% off all online courses, bundles and Syllabus packages.

Master lion cuts, bathing and drying, aggressive cat handling, and much more!

Become a CFMG. The journey to bad ass cat grooming starts with the Complete Cat Groomer Training Syllabus. Now on sale!

Pick your courses now. No code needed.

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09/03/2026

Since we implemented our new member locator map last August, there have been almost 6000 searches by cat owners looking for a professional cat groomer near them.

The latest stats are interesting.... top searches are Pittsburgh, USA, and member Terri Bruno.

Last month the top city was in NJ.
What will be next month's top search?

If you're not a member of the NCGI yet, sign up and get listed in what is most likely the world's largest directory of cat groomers.

If you're not there, you're probably missing out on potential clients.

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09/01/2026

The newest cat groomer Spotlight is out.

See what makes pro cat groomer, Joni Merrill, so successful.

Certified Feline Master Groomer Joni Merrill of Pampered Paws & Ponies shares what cat grooming techniques, handling insights, and business practices made the biggest difference in her success as a CFMG cat groomer.

08/27/2026

🚨 **NCGI MEMBERSHIP JUST GOT A MAJOR UPGRADE!** 🚨

We’ve officially launched our **brand-new NCGI membership platform**, making it easier than ever to join, manage your membership, and access the resources available to you.

And if you’ve been thinking about becoming an NCGI member, **now is a pretty darn good time to jump in.**

Your NCGI membership gives you access to:

🐾 The exclusive **NCGI Member Hub** packed with member-only resources
🐾 Member discounts on NCGI education, events, products & more
🐾 Access to our private members-only Facebook community
🐾 Opportunities to connect with professional cat groomers around the world
🐾 Your listing in the NCGI Member Directory (searched by cat owners daily!)
🐾 Access to NCGI certification and the path toward becoming a **Certified Feline Master Groomer™**

And now it all lives inside our new membership system, with **annual automatic renewal** so keeping your membership active is a whole lot easier.

For nearly 20 years, NCGI has been helping groomers build better cat grooming skills, stronger businesses, and professional credibility.

Ready to be part of it?

👉 **JOIN NCGI:**
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Come join the bad ass cat groomers. 😼

Join the National Cat Groomers Institute (NCGI) and enjoy member-exclusive education, worldwide directory listings, discounts, professional support, and the path to CFMG certification.

08/22/2026

We're almost ready!

**Stop Asking Facebook: A Practical Introduction to Cat Grooming** is happening **Monday, August 24 at 11:00 AM Eastern.**

Whether you're planning to attend live or watch the replay later, you'll have access to the recording for **3 months**, so you can revisit the demonstrations and techniques whenever you need them.

If you've been waiting for a practical, beginner-friendly introduction to cat grooming from someone who grooms cats every day, I'd love to have you join me.

See you Monday!
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