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!
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.
1. Understanding your cat
2. Health & Safety
3. Essential Grooming
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.
1. Understanding your cat
2. Health & Safety
3. Essential Grooming
Cat Temperament & Handling:
Basic Anatomy & Health
Bathing Techniques
Basic Shaving Techniques (sanitary , paw)
Basic Scissoring Techniques
This 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.
+ 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
+ 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
+ Cat temperament handling
+ Basic cat anatomy & health
+ Bathing techniques
+ Basic shaving techniques
+ Basic scissoring techniques
+ Recognizing coat types
+ Dealing with shedding &
minor tangles
+ Introduction to grooming
needs of popular cat breeds
+ Stress-free philosophy
+ Sanitation of grooming
tools & workplace
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)
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.
+ 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
+ Cat grooming fundamentals
+ Importance of grooming for
feline health & hygiene
+ Introduction to essential
tools: combs, slicker
brushes, clippers, basic
scissors, dryers
+ Cat temperament handling
+ Basic cat anatomy & health
+ Breeds, colors & coat types
+ Bathing essentials:
why & how
+ Shaving techniques
+ Scissoring techniques
+ Handling difficult cats
+ Advanced handling
techniques
+ Skin & coat conditions
+ Common skin & coat issues
encountered in grooming
+ How to identify, manage &
when to refer to a vet
+ Business development &
client management
+ Setting up professional
grooming business
+ Client communication &
retention
+ Managing difficult
conversations & grooming
expectations
$3500
183 Jalan Pelikat
#B1-41 The Promenade Mall Singapore 537643
16 lessons,
4 hours each for 4 weeks, 11.30 am to 3.30 pm
(Wed, Thu, Fri & Sun)
or
16 weeks (Every Sunday)
Maximum 6 students
Please contact us first to check availability to avoid dissapointment
18 yrs old & above
Cat models provided
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)
+ Cat grooming fundamentals
+ Importance of grooming for
feline health & hygiene
+ Introduction to essential
tools: combs, slicker
brushes, clippers, basic
scissors, dryers
+ Cat temperament handling
+ Basic cat anatomy & health
+ Breeds, colors & coat types
+ Bathing essentials:
why & how
+ Shaving techniques
+ Scissoring techniques
+ Handling difficult cats
+ Advanced handling
techniques
+ Skin & coat conditions
+ Common skin & coat issues
encountered in grooming
+ How to identify, manage &
when to refer to a vet
+ Business development &
client management
+ Setting up professional
grooming business
+ Client communication &
retention
+ Managing difficult
conversations & grooming
expectations
$3500
183 Jalan Pelikat
#B1-41 The Promenade Mall Singapore 537643
16 lessons,
4 hours each for 4 weeks, 11.30 am to 3.30 pm
(Wed, Thu, Fri & Sun)
or
16 weeks (Every Sunday)
Maximum 6 students
Please contact us first to check availability to avoid dissapointment
18 yrs old & above
Cat models provided
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
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
Our Services
Get in Touch
Locate Us
183 Jalan Pelikat The Promenade Mall #B1-41 Singapore 537643
323 Joo Chiat Road, Level 2, Singapore 472580
221A Upper Thomson Rd,
Singapore 574353
Only during office hours: Thursday to Sunday, 11.30 AM – 7PM