The Neko Neko Academy is South-East Asia’s first feline grooming school dedicated to nurturing compassionate, kind and talented Cat Groomers. Under the tutelage of our expert team of instructors, our feline-focused foundation course is structured to ensure that students who come through our doors are well-equipped with the theoretical knowledge and practical skills they will need to safely and professionally handle companion cats.
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What You Will Learn
What You Will Learn
Basic Grooming Theory
- Health & Anatomy
- Temperament & Safe cat handling
- Introduction to Grooming & Safety Tools
- Facial Cleaning, Nail Clipping, Toothbrushing
- Bath & Dry
Advanced Grooming Theory
- Scissoring & Shaving Techniques
- Blades & Attachments
- Grooming Aggressive & Senior cats
Practical Lessons
- Dummy scissoring
- Role Play with cats (provided)
- Performing Essential, Classic & Signature Groom
- Salon Attachments
Customer Service
- Check-in & check-out
- Assessing a cat’s temperament
- Highlighting skin and coat issues
- Updating customer professionally
1. Work in a cat grooming salon
The grooming skills and certificate acquired through our course is testament to your ability to groom cats in a professional setting. Additionally, high performing graduates will be given the opportunity to join the Nekomori team.
2. Provide mobile grooming services
Our certificated graduates are more than qualified to provide cat grooming services on their own. Whether it is a side hustle or a freelance job, begin offering home grooming services in your own free time.
3. Establish your own grooming salon
With both technical knowledge and business skills, our graduates are ready to lead their own team of groomers while establishing their own service catalogue and pricing.
Course Fee: $2500/pax (U.P $3000/pax)
Course Schedule: 15 Nov - 19 Dec 2024, every Thursday - Saturday
Course Duration: 2PM - 6PM
Venue: 59A Kampong Bahru Rd, #02-02, Singapore 169367
Class Size: Minimum 4 pax, maximum 6 pax
Students are required to bring their own set of grooming toolkit. You may purchase the following grooming tool set from us:
- Nail Clipper
- Quik Stop
- Forceps
- HE-RO Spray
- Slicker Brush
- Flea Comb
- Pin Brush
- Nyanko Toothbrush
- Nyanko Toothpaste
- Dummy Fur variations
- Straight Comb
- Codos Shaver
- Chromado Shaver
- Wahl Attachment
- Comb Set
- Scissor Set (Straight, Thinning, Curve, Fishbone)
- Blade Coolant
- Uniform Set
Full professional set chargeable at $1519.
Frequently Asked Questions
This course is designed for individuals who want to become professional cat groomers. Whether you’re looking to work in a grooming salon, offer mobile grooming services, or open your own business, this course provides both the theoretical and practical skills needed to groom cats safely and professionally.
No prior grooming experience is necessary. This course is designed to provide both foundational and advanced skills, making it suitable for beginners and those looking to refine their techniques.
You’ll gain comprehensive knowledge in both basic and advanced grooming techniques, including cat handling, bathing, scissoring, and shaving. You’ll also learn how to handle aggressive or senior cats, maintain customer service in a salon environment, and identify skin or coat issues. Practical lessons and salon attachments will give you hands-on experience.
If the minimum number of 6 attendees isn’t reached, we will automatically slot you into the next available workshop date. You’ll be notified in advance, and we’ll make sure you’re all set for the new session!
Yes, we offer high-performing graduates the opportunity to join our team at Neko Neko. Additionally, our course equips you with the skills to work in other grooming salons or even start your own mobile grooming business or salon.
Yes, upon successful completion of the course and passing the final exam, you will receive a certification that qualifies you as a professional cat groomer. This certificate demonstrates your ability to safely groom cats in a professional setting.
