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Love cats? Turn your passion into a professional career!

If you’ve always had a soft spot for felines and dream of working closely with them, now’s your chance to transform that love into a rewarding profession. At PetPat Academy, we offer a structured cat grooming course pathway which is designed for hobbyists, pet owners, and aspiring professional groomers alike.

Whether you’re just a beginner or looking to level up your existing skills, our comprehensive training will equip you with the knowledge, hands-on experience, and confidence to thrive in the world of professional cat grooming.

Select from our list of courses below and enrol in the one that best matches your goals, skills, and passion.

Let your journey with cats begin here!


courses for cat owners

Fundamentals of Basic Cat Grooming
(Course code - BC01)
Overview

The basic cat grooming course is designed for cat owners and aspiring pet care professionals who want to develop essential grooming skills to ensure feline hygiene and health. This introductory course covers the fundamental techniques and knowledge needed to groom cats safely and effectively.

What You’ll Learn

1. Understanding your cat

  • Reading feline language & signals
  • Safe & Stress-free handling techniques

2. Health & Safety

  • Basic health inspections (skin, coat, parasites)
  • Safe & Stress-free handling techniques

3. Essential Grooming

  • Nail Clipping
  • Ear Cleaning
  • Dental Hygiene
  • Clipping & Trimming
  • Bathing & Drying
  • Brushing & Combing
  • Undercoat care & matting removal
Course Module

Module 1:
Understanding your cat

  • Reading feline language & signals
  • Safe & Stress-free handling techniques

Module 2:
Health & Safety

  • Basic health inspections (skin, coat, parasites)
  • Safe & Stress-free handling techniques

Module 3:
Essential Grooming

  • Nail Clipping
  • Ear Cleaning
  • Dental Hygiene
  • Clipping & Trimming
  • Bathing & Drying
  • Brushing & Combing
  • Undercoat care & matting removal

     

Course Details

course fee
$160
Venue
183 Jalan Pelikat #B1-41 The Promenade Mall Singapore 537643
pre-requisites
18 yrs old & above Cat models provided
duration
3 hours
class size
Maximum 6 students
Please contact us first to check availability to avoid dissapointment
Course tool sets (required)
Bring your own tools you use at home
for your Cat’s Grooming
Fundamentals Plus
(Course code - BC02)
Overview

Designed for beginners and aspiring cat groomers, this course covers all the grooming fundamentals—plus an introduction to basic scissoring techniques for very light trimming.
It’s ideal for those who want more than just the basics and are ready to build hands-on confidence in grooming and shaping.

What You’ll Learn

1. Understanding your cat

  • Reading feline language & signals
  • Safe & Stress-free handling techniques

2. Health & Safety

  • Basic health inspections (skin, coat, parasites)
  • Safe & Stress-free handling techniques

3. Essential Grooming

  • Nail Clipping
  • Ear Cleaning
  • Dental Hygiene
  • Clipping & Trimming
  • Bathing & Drying
  • Brushing & Combing
  • Undercoat care & matting removal
Course Module
Module 1:
Introduction to Cat Grooming
  • Importance of grooming for feline health and hygiene
  • Overview of a grooming session from check-in to completion
  • Introduction to essential tools: combs, slicker brushes, clippers, basic scissors, dryers
Module 2:
Understanding Cats

Cat Temperament & Handling:

  • Reading feline body language
  • Safe handling for grooming (basic holds, towel wrapping)
  • Building confidence with shy or fearful cats

Basic Anatomy & Health

  • Key grooming zones: ears, eyes, paws, sanitary areas
  • How to identify common grooming-related health concerns
  • When to pause and refer to a vet
Module 3:
Practical Grooming Skills

Bathing Techniques

  • Preparing cats for a stress-free bath
  • Water temperature, product usage, and drying tips
  • Techniques to bathe resistant cats gently and safely (demo)

Basic Shaving Techniques (sanitary , paw)

  • Clipper usage: grip, blade maintenance, and safety
  • Safe zones and clipper burn prevention

Basic Scissoring Techniques

  • Purpose of scissoring in cat grooming
  • Scissors safety and how to hold properly
  • Tidying uneven areas: paws, chest, sanitary, and fringe

Course Details

course fee
$420
Venue
183 Jalan Pelikat
#B1-41 The Promenade Mall Singapore 537643
pre-requisites
18 yrs old & above Cat models provided
duration
5 hours
class size
Maximum 6 students
Please contact us first to check availability to avoid dissapointment
Course tool sets (required)
Bring your own tools you use at home
for your Cat’s Grooming

courses for professional &
Competitive groomers

Fundamentals of Professional Cat Grooming 


Fundamentals of Professional Cat Grooming
(Course Code - PC01)
Overview

Our Fundamentals of Cat Grooming course covers the essential basic scissoring and shaving techniques—a perfect starting point for aspiring feline groomers. It’s designed not just to build a strong foundation, but also to help students assess if professional grooming is the right path for them before committing to advanced levels.

Grooming Skills You’ll Master

+ Understand the fundamentals of feline grooming
+ Perform basic grooming including bathing, shaving & trimming
+ Safely handle cats with low-stress techniques
+ Managing common grooming challenges
+ Be ready to progress to more advanced scissoring & show grooming

course module

Module 1:
Introduction to Cat Grooming

+ Importance of grooming for feline health & hygiene
+ Overview of a grooming session from check-in to completion
+ Introduction to essential tools: combs, slicker brushes, clippers, basic scissors, dryers

Module 2:
Understanding Cats

+ Cat temperament handling
+ Basic cat anatomy & health

Module 3:
Practical Grooming Skills

+ Bathing techniques
+ Basic shaving techniques
+ Basic scissoring techniques

Module 4:
Care & Breed Considerations

+ Recognizing coat types
+ Dealing with shedding &
minor tangles
+ Introduction to grooming
needs of popular cat breeds

Module 5:
Grooming Ethics, Hygiene & Best Practices

+ Stress-free philosophy
+ Sanitation of grooming
tools & workplace

Course details

Course tool sets (required)
  • 4 professional shears (Thining, Chunkers, Straight, Curve)
  • One heavy duy cordless shaver with 4 attachments blade (4FC, 5FC, 7FC, 10FC)
  • Professional straight comb
  • Slicker brush
  • Scissors pouch
  • Quilk Stop

Note:
Students may purchase the above-mentioned tools from anywhere. However, we recommend that students discuss with us before making the purchase. The tool set can also be purchased from us (Price: $1250)

Professional Cat Grooming Course (Level C)
(Course Code - PC02)
Overview

This course is designed for those ready to advance their grooming skills to a professional level. It builds upon the foundational knowledge and dives deeper into grooming techniques, handling more complex cases, and even preparing for a career or business in cat grooming.
Ideal for students who already have basic grooming experience and are looking to:

+ Groom cats professionally
+ Handle aggressive or sensitive cats
+ Handle aggressive or sensitive cats
+ Address skin and coat issues confidently
+ Start or grow their own grooming business.

Grooming Skills You’ll Master

+ Mastery of feline grooming fundamentals
+ Advanced cat temperament handling
+ Precision scissoring and shaving techniques
+ Bathing essentials for different coat types
+ Identifying and managing skin and coat issues
+ Grooming aggressive or fearful cats safely
+ Hygiene protocols and professional standards
+ Business setup and client communication

course module

Module 1:
Introduction to Cat Grooming

+ Cat grooming fundamentals
+ Importance of grooming for
feline health & hygiene
+ Introduction to essential
tools: combs, slicker
brushes, clippers, basic
scissors, dryers

Module 2:
Understanding Cats

+ Cat temperament handling
+ Basic cat anatomy & health
+ Breeds, colors & coat types

Module 3:
Grooming Techniques & Practical Skills

+ Bathing essentials:
why & how
+ Shaving techniques
+ Scissoring techniques
+ Handling difficult cats
+ Advanced handling
techniques

Module 4:
Skin & Coat Health Concerns

+ Skin & coat conditions
+ Common skin & coat issues
encountered in grooming
+ How to identify, manage &
when to refer to a vet

Module 5:
Career & Business Development

+ Business development &
client management
+ Setting up professional
grooming business
+ Client communication &
retention
+ Managing difficult
conversations & grooming
expectations

Course details

course fee

$3500

venue

183 Jalan Pelikat
#B1-41 The Promenade Mall Singapore 537643

duration & days

16 lessons,
4 hours each for 4 weeks, 11.30 am to 3.30 pm
(Wed, Thu, Fri & Sun)
or
16 weeks (Every Sunday)

class size

Maximum 6 students
Please contact us first to check availability to avoid dissapointment

pre-requisites

18 yrs old & above
Cat models provided

Course tool sets (required)
  • 4 professional shears (Thining, Chunkers, Straight, Curve)
  • One heavy duy cordless shaver with 4 attachments blade (4FC, 5FC, 7FC, 10FC)
  • Professional straight comb
  • Slicker brush
  • Scissors pouch
  • Quilk Stop

Note:
Students may purchase the above-mentioned tools from anywhere. However, we recommend that students discuss with us before making the purchase. The tool set can also be purchased from us (Price: $1250)

course module

Module 1:
Introduction to Cat Grooming

+ Cat grooming fundamentals
+ Importance of grooming for
feline health & hygiene
+ Introduction to essential
tools: combs, slicker
brushes, clippers, basic
scissors, dryers

Module 2:
Understanding Cats

+ Cat temperament handling
+ Basic cat anatomy & health
+ Breeds, colors & coat types

Module 3:
Grooming Techniques & Practical Skills

+ Bathing essentials:
why & how
+ Shaving techniques
+ Scissoring techniques
+ Handling difficult cats
+ Advanced handling
techniques

Module 4:
Skin & Coat Health Concerns

+ Skin & coat conditions
+ Common skin & coat issues
encountered in grooming
+ How to identify, manage &
when to refer to a vet

Module 5:
Career & Business Development

+ Business development &
client management
+ Setting up professional
grooming business
+ Client communication &
retention
+ Managing difficult
conversations & grooming
expectations

Course details

course fee

$3500

venue

183 Jalan Pelikat
#B1-41 The Promenade Mall Singapore 537643

duration & days

16 lessons,
4 hours each for 4 weeks, 11.30 am to 3.30 pm
(Wed, Thu, Fri & Sun)
or
16 weeks (Every Sunday)

class size

Maximum 6 students
Please contact us first to check availability to avoid dissapointment

pre-requisites

18 yrs old & above
Cat models provided

WHY CHOOSE US
OUR COURSE?

Passionate Instructors
Our instructors are not just experts in grooming; they’re also dedicated cat lovers who understand the unique needs of our feline friends

Hands-On Experience
You won’t just learn theory; you’ll practice grooming on real cats, preparing you for the real world

Certification
Upon successful completion, you’ll receive a recognized certification, boosting your credibility in the industry

Career Opportunities
The demand for skilled cat groomers is on the rise. Our course can open doors to a fulfilling career

WHO CAN
ENROLL?

Aspiring cat groomers looking to start a new career

Aspiring cat groomers looking to start a new career

Aspiring cat groomers looking to start a new career

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