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How to use this course
Before we begin...
Who is ICATS?
Meet Your Instructor
A message from the instructor
FREE PREVIEWDisclaimer
Disclaimer 2
Manual 1 The Cat The Groomer
Manual 2 Cat Talk & Groomer's Hands
Manual 3 The Art of Cat Grooming
Cat Zones
Danger Zones
Incident Report
Photo Release
Masters Assignment 1 You the Groomer
Masters Assignment 2 Vet visit
Master's Assignment 3 Parasites
Master's Assignment 4 Protection equipment
Master's Assignment 5 lion trim
Masters Assignment 6 Cat Bingo
Masters Assignment 7 Progression Groom (Practical)
Masters Assignment 8 Matted Cat (Practical)
Masters Assignment 9 Nail Caps (Practical)
Masters Assignment 10 Brush Out
Masters Assignment 11 Insurance
Masters Assignment 12 Cat Show
Certification Introduction
FREE PREVIEWCertification Guidelines
New Lesson
A Cat Groomer
Anatomy
Anatomy Quiz
Ears and Eyes
Ears and Eye Quiz
Fur and Whiskers
Fur and Whiskers Quiz
Nose to Tail
Nose to Tail Quiz
Cats' Skin
Cats' Skin Quiz
Internal Parasites
Internal Parasites Quiz
External Parasites
External Parasites Quiz
Viruses
Viruses Quiz
Medical Conditions
Medical Conditions Quiz
Poisons
Poisons Quiz
Don’t miss out on the opportunity to enhance your career and stand out in the pet grooming industry. Join the ranks of certified professionals who are trusted by pet owners and respected in the field. Enroll Now and Become a Certified/Master Cat Groomer! Your future in cat grooming starts here. Whether you're looking to specialize or simply want to refine your skills, our program offers everything you need to succeed. Sign up today and take the first step towards becoming a master in the art of cat grooming. You're only 18 cats away from changing your life!
Regular price
5-6 cats/month
1-2 cats/month
3-4 cats/month
Jackie Halina cmcg is a master cat groomer and the founder of ICATS (International Cat Acclaimed Training School for Groomers), pioneering cat grooming education both in-person and online. With a dedication to feline well-being, she developed comprehensive grooming instruction that sets industry standards. Jackie's expertise spans decades, elevating the art and science of cat grooming through her courses, YouTube channel and workshops. Her passion for cats extends beyond grooming, advocating for their health and happiness. Jackie's commitment to education and innovation has empowered countless groomers to excel, ensuring cats receive the best care possible while promoting professionalism within the grooming community.
With the feline population on the rise as pets, the need for qualified groomers and stylists is rising at an alarming rate. Many groomers are grooming cats, not out of love or knowledge, but because of the demand. This presents a variety of problems and disasters waiting to happen and they usually happen sooner than later. Although there are several exceptionally good dog groomers, this doesn’t make them a cat groomer. It can actually hinder their success as many treat cats as dogs and groom them using the same methods. As a result, cats are traumatized or killed with groomers being attacked and injured. It is imperative that groomers realize and understand that cats are not dogs and the same methods will not work for both species. Grooming cats can be a satisfying, specialized way to make a living and while many groomers have a natural ‘knack’ with cats, there are many more that don’t. Cat clients are realizing that there are good cat groomers and not good cat groomers much quicker than dog clients realize that fact. The good cat groomers will excel at grooming cats whereas the not good ones may wind up at the doctors’ office over and over and over.
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Add on the Cat Styles Course to make yourself stand out by learning several styles and easy creative splashes to make your grooms stand out! Receive 20% off The Cat Styles Course when you add it on or purchase it on its own!
We offer a 30 day refund with conditions. Because of the nature of online learning and that you get full access to the course, a refund will depend on how much of the course you have accessed during the 30 days. Whatever percentage of the course you have accessed with be held back from the refund. For instance, if you have accessed 25% of the course, you will receive a 75% refund. After 30 days, a refund isn't available. Withdrawal from the program and refund requests must be done in writing and refunds will be returned between 30-60 days from the date of request.
Yes, you have full access to the course.
Should you feel you need some mentoring, contact a cat groomer in your area to see if they will help you. Prepare to pay them for their time and expertise. ICATS is slowly building mentors around the world. If you are unable to find any and are in the vicinity of one of the ICATS instructors, contact them for mentorship. If you are unable to work with anyone, start with brush and deshed on cats, moving into bathing them when you are comfortable. Then to styling them. Rescues and SPCA's or Humane Societies are often a good source for cats to practice skills on and most of them welcome the voluntary grooming for the cats awaiting their forever homes to find them.
No, no, no. many people who are looking for free services aren't loyal customers and will go to whoever is cheapest. Because cat grooming can be dangerous, its best to charge your regular pricing, making the client aware that it may take a bit longer and the groom may not be perfect. When some people see the word discount or free, they can take advantage of it and you may wind up with very aggressive cats when you start out. By charging your normal price, these people won't bother bringing their cat to you.
No, the Practical testing is an extra cost per test.
