🐾 Welcome to The Cat Grooming Academy 🐾 Whether you’re here to learn, refine your skills, or simply understand cats better in a grooming environment—you’re in the right place. This space has been created for cat-focused groomers and professionals who want to work with the cat, not against them. We’ll be covering: • Feline behaviour and body language • Safe, ethical handling and restraint • Coat care, matting management & realistic expectations • Equipment choices and technique refinement • Groomer wellbeing, confidence, and professionalism Everything shared here is based on real salon experience, not theory alone. Cats are not small dogs—and once you truly understand that, everything changes. Use this group to: ✔️ Ask questions (no judgement here) ✔️ Share experiences or challenges ✔️ Learn at your own pace ✔️ Build confidence working with cats There’s a lot coming, but for now—introduce yourself below 👇 Tell us: • Where you’re based • Your grooming background • What you’d love to feel more confident with when grooming cats Welcome to a calmer, safer, more cat-centric way of grooming 💚🐈‍⬛

Every cat groomer has their own preferred way of drying — so I’m curious 👀 What’s your favourite drying method for cats? For me, I always begin with lap grooming 💺🐱 This means starting the drying process with the cat safely settled on my lap rather than straight onto a table or into a cabinet dryer. ✨ Why I love lap grooming: • It helps cats feel secure and grounded • Reduces stress after the bath • Allows gentle, controlled drying • Builds trust and confidence • Perfect for nervous, elderly, or first-time cats • Lets me read body language closely and adjust as needed Starting on the lap allows cats to regulate emotionally before moving on to other drying methods, if needed. Calm cats dry better — and a relaxed experience makes all the difference 💆‍♀️🐈 There’s no “one-size-fits-all” approach with cats, and every individual deserves a method that works for them. So tell me… 👇 Lap grooming, table drying, cabinet dryers, hand drying — or a mix? Let’s share and learn from each other 🐾✨