NCGIA Product Catalogue National Cat Groomers Institute of America The National Cat Groomers Institute of America, Inc. (NCGIA) was formed in 2007 for the purpose of setting and maintaining cat grooming standards, providing training and education, and awarding certification when training requirements are met. The NCGIA is the original feline-­‐specific groomers’ association to ever be formed. It has quickly grown into an international organization with members from Canada, Australia, UK, South America, and beyond. We exist to serve professional cat groomers from around the world. N C G I A • 7 0 1 P e n d l e t o n S t r e e t • G r e e n v i l l e S C 2 9 6 0 1 8 7 7 -­‐ 3 0 2 -­‐ 7 4 3 0 T o l l F r e e • 8 6 4 -­‐ 2 7 1 -­‐ 7 8 2 8 F a x w w w . n a t i o n a l c a t g r o o m e r s . c o m National Cat Groomers Institute of America, Inc. Product Catalogue Ultimate Cat Groomer Encyclopedia Unlike any cat grooming book to ever hit the market, the Ultimate Cat Groomer Encyclopedia covers everything from handling techniques to business building. Danelle German, industry speaker and leading cat grooming professional, shares her knowledge of everything cat in this 186 page resource. Packed full of color photographs, the Encyclopedia contains step-­‐by-­‐step instructions for every grooming element needed to perform excellent, show-­‐worthy grooming on any cat. Having the knowledge and skill to WOW your clients and keep them coming back for more. Ultimate Cat Groomer Encyclopedia $79.95 Here Kitty, Kitty DVD Danelle German, lecturer and leading cat grooming expert, shares her extensive knowledge during this 2 hour seminar, taped live at Hershey Groom Expo 2007. In it, Danelle discusses feline temperaments, coat types, health issues, and much, much more! She also performs live grooming on two different cats, showing the full coat groom and the standard lion cut, including show bathing and the Persian face trim. Part of a 4-­‐part series of DVDs, “Here Kitty, Kitty” provides the foundation for other aspects of feline grooming and handling. It is a MUST for anyone interested in grooming cats. Here Kitty, Kitty DVD $49.00 or $170.00 for 4 DVD collection Kryptonite for Cats DVD Filmed live in Danelle German’s feline grooming salon, Kryptonite for Cats shows how to deal with those highly aggressive kitties that all groomers are faced with. Too many times a groomer gives up on an aggressive cat at the very beginning of the grooming process. Armed with some general knowledge on how to handle that type of temperament, a groomer can do their job completely, efficiently, and with the least amount of risk involved.In Kryptonite for Cats, a start-­‐to-­‐finish groom is done on two highly aggressive cats, proving that there truly is kryptonite for naughty kitties. Kryptonite for Cats DVD $49.00 or $170.00 for 4 DVD collection 2 NCGIA PRODUCT CATALOGUE National Cat Groomers Institute of America, Inc. Product Catalogue Cat With a Mat DVD All groomers get a pelted-­‐to-­‐the-­‐skin kitty in their salon at some point. More often than not, the cat isn’t too happy about enduring the pelt removal process. Danelle German demonstrates live, in her feline grooming salon, the process of quickly and efficiently removing a pelt from a severely matted cat with a bad attitude. Cat With a Mat shows the entire grooming process, from start to finish, as Danelle demonstrates how to manage an aggressive kitty with a variety of handling techniques, while giving it a lion cut. Cat with a Mat DVD $49.00 or $170.00 for 4 DVD collection The Comb Cut DVD When clients want a short trim on their cat, but not a lion cut, the comb cut is the answer. Filmed live in her feline grooming salon, Danelle German shows how to perform a comb cut on any breed of cat, as she demonstrates the entire groom from start to finish. Cat with a Mat DVD $49.00 or $170.00 for 4 DVD collection Set of 4 DVDs The Comb Cut • Cat With a Mat • Kryptonite for Cats • Here Kitty, Kitty Save more than 10% when you buy the whole 4 DVD set! Danelle German, industry speaker and leading cat grooming professional shares her knowledge and experience. Danelle demonstrates handling techniques for aggressive kitties, perfecting the bath, mat and pelt removal, and essential cat grooming elements such as the lion cut, comb cut, and face trim. $170.00 for 4 DVD collection Cat-­‐A-­‐Tonic Bay Rum Mist For years, cat fanciers have used bay rum spray in the show ring for shine, body, and scent. We now have our own signature bay rum product! Use as an after-­‐groom mist to add shine and the sweet scent of bay rum that will keep your clients coming back for more! Cat-­‐A-­‐Tonic Bay Rum Mist 4.5 Oz $10.00 Cat-­‐A-­‐Tonic Bay Rum Mist 20 Oz $25.00 NCGIA PRODUCT CATALOGUE 3 National Cat Groomers Institute of America, Inc. Product Catalogue Cat Breed Flashcards 42 high-­‐gloss breed flashcards showing each of the breeds currently recognized by the Cat Fancier’s Association, Inc. Intended to be a quick reference guide for groomers to accurately determine the breed of their clients’ cats. Each flashcard has a beautiful sketch rendering on the front and 5 facts about the breed on the back. Hole-­‐punched on ring for ease of use. Cat Breed Flashcards $45.00 or $80.00 for set of Breeds/Colors Cat Color Flashcards 21 high-­‐gloss flashcards depicting a variety of common feline colors and patterns. Intended to assist groomers in determining the correct color and pattern of a given cat. Each flashcard has a color photograph showing color and pattern commonly seen on domestics and popular purebreds. The back of the card provides the groomer with the information needed to accurately determine the correct color pattern. Cat Breed Flashcards $45.00 or $80.00 for set of Breeds/Colors Cat Breed Poster Beautiful high-­‐gloss cat breed poster displaying 42 breed sketches plus 8 breeds that come in both long hair and short hair varieties. Artwork sketches are done by the award-­‐winning Lisa VanSweden, best known in the grooming industry for her work in Notes From the Grooming Table and Theory of Five. Cat Breed Poster $39.95 Air Muzzle The Air Muzzle pet restraint system helps controls cats safely • Offers an unprecedented level of bite protection • Applies quickly and easily • Weighs less than 7 oz. • Comfortable for pets; they begin to relax immediately Ideal for cats and small, flat-­‐faced dogs! Air Muzzle $89.95 Air Muzzle with Member Discount $79.95 4 NCGIA PRODUCT CATALOGUE National Cat Groomers Institute of America, Inc. Product Catalogue Study Packets Business Management: Covers a broad base of business topics including sole proprietorship vs. corporation, and employee vs. independent contractor. Also provides useful tips on creating a business plan, setting goals, and hiring employees. Health and Anatomy: Covers a variety of common health issues found in cats, as well as the signs and symptoms of each. Breeds, Colors, and Genetics: Covers all feline breeds recognized by the Cat Fancier’s Association, Inc. as well as feline colors, patterns, and coat types to assist groomers in better understanding the grooming needs of a variety of cat. Temperament and Handling: Covers identification of feline temperaments and how to assess which type a cat is before any grooming takes place. Also provides tips and tricks for handling each of the temperament types. These Study Packets provides the necessary information needed to pass the CFMG Certification Written Exams. $49.00 ea. or $176.00 for set of four Catty Shack Vac -­‐ Standard A containment drying system that eliminates the loose hair while you dry, detangle, and de-­‐shed the cat. The Catty Shack Vac can also be used for small-­‐medium breed dogs. Danelle and her husband, Michael are the inventors of the patent-­‐pending Catty Shack Vac – a containment drying system that eliminates the loose hair while drying, detangling, and de-­‐
shedding a cat. It can also be used for small-­‐medium dogs. The Catty Shack Vac creates a cleaner grooming environment during the drying and detangling process. It also creates a safer environment for both the pet and the groomer. Dimensions of standard Catty Shack Vac: Height 54″, Width 38″ (box only -­‐ allow approx 10" more space for hose on side), Depth 23″ We also make a Compact/Mobile version of the Catty Shack Vac that can be modified slightly for use in mobile grooming units. Call for height dimensions as these will vary based on specific needs and mounting options. Dimensions for Compact Unit Catty Shack Vac: Width 28″, Depth 23″
Catty Shack Vac – Standard $1695.00 Catty Shack Vac – Compact $1595.00 NCGIA PRODUCT CATALOGUE 5 National Cat Groomers Institute of America, Inc. Product Catalogue DG Cat Comb A special design by Danelle German and Chris Christensen, the Cat Comb is fantastic for finish work on the ruff, forelegs, and pants of long hair breeds as well as all-­‐over body combing on many short hair breeds. Part of the ButterComb line of Chris Christensen combs, the Cat Comb has a 6″ long spine and teeth alternating in length from 1/2″ to 3/4″. The Cat Comb is part of our essential 3-­‐comb “must haves” for grooming all cats. DG Cat Comb $42.00 Face/Feet Comb We love the Chris Christensen Buttercomb Face/Feet Comb. It does an amazing job of finishing out the coat on a cat’s face, legs, and feet. No other comb “grabs” the hair like this Buttercomb! The Face/Feet Comb is part of our essential 3-­‐comb “must haves” for grooming all cats. Face Comb $27.00 Salon Posters Gloss 18×24 poster meant for hanging in the grooming salon to let your customers know that cat grooming services are offered and that professional cat grooming can make life better for both owner and cat. Salon Posters $18.95 6 NCGIA PRODUCT CATALOGUE Set of 7 Salon Poster $120.00 National Cat Groomers Institute of America, Inc. Product Catalogue Got Hairballs? Customer Brochures Need help educating your customers on what you can do to meet their cat grooming needs? Need help getting them to see that they have cat grooming needs? The Got Hairballs? brochure is just the thing! Sold in packs of 50 and 100, it is designed to explain the benefits of regular, professional cat grooming to cat owners everywhere. The brochures have space on the back panel to include contact information for your grooming salon. If even one new customer results, the brochures will have more than paid for themselves! Got Hairballs? Brochures (50 Pk) $19.95 Got Hairballs? Brochures (100 Pk) $32.95 Happy Cat Customer Brochure Many times cat owners do not understand the causes of matting in their cat’s coat. Nor do they know how to prevent it. A Groomed Cat is a Happy Cat brochure explains both in detail, letting the customer know the risks involved when their cat is allowed to become matted. The brochure encourages regular, professional cat grooming in order to prevent matting and the possible risks associated with it. Let the Happy Cat brochures do the selling for you as they encourage cat owners to seek out regular, professional cat grooming. The brochures Happy Cat Brochures (50 Pk) $19.95 Happy Cat Brochures (100 Pk) $32.95 Client Cards This very first feline-­‐exclusive client card has spaces available for grooming clients to fill out all of the vital information needed for business records. Complete with a line-­‐drawing of a cat, this card offers groomers an area to make note of skin problems or health issues as well as the option to sketch the requested style right on the card for future reference. The back of the card is ruled for filling in dates, comments and charges. Sold in Packs of 50. Client Cards (50 Pk) $12.50 NCGIA PRODUCT CATALOGUE 7 National Cat Groomers Institute of America, Inc. Product Catalogue Website Content We have designed a website page sitemap, complete with content that is specific to cat grooming. This item is a virtual product that comes with the list of main page titles with corresponding drop-­‐down page menus. Sample content or instructions for providing personalized content is provided for each page, which allows the website owner or designer to quickly add, change, and customize content to meet their specific business needs. Most content necessary to sell cat grooming services and explain what is offered at a cat grooming salon is included. Very little content needs to be added. This product, with content, allows cat groomers (and dog groomers!) to have pages quickly set up on their own website that has been designed with their own business name, logo, and branding by a professional web designer. We highly recommend having your website designed by Thomas Moffett at: art@thomasmoffett.com, 864-­‐373-­‐5436. Thomas Moffett offers an affordable, low monthly fee to all of our members, for the set Sample Webpage Sitemap. up, design, and hosting of a website. Thomas Moffett can also insert this website page sitemap with content, once it is purchased. All you have to provide is a receipt of purchase that is obtained upon completion of your order. Thomas Moffett will then insert the pages and content into your website. You will then be able to make any changes or additions that are necessary. We cannot send this product out to non-­‐professional web designers. This product cannot be sent directly to the purchaser. It can only be sent to professional web designers, once the purchase is complete. We offer a 100% satisfaction guarantee on this product. The efficient and organized layout of pages, along with all content, is authored by Danelle German CFMG, CFCG, and based on the website she used for many years to build a successful cat grooming business. The content has been enhanced by knowledge gained through her years of working with students and new cat groomers as set up businesses of their own. Website Content Member Price $95.00 Website Content Non-­‐Member Price $135.00 8 NCGIA PRODUCT CATALOGUE