Master Groomer Qualifications?

[Sassy's Mommy]

In the state of Florida where I live there are no state boards that one must meet in order to become a pet groomer. Does anyone know what credentials one must follow in order to become a master groomer? The reason I ask is because I spoke with a lady on the telephone about giving Sassy a haircut. I have not met with her in person so I will have to get my list of questions together before we meet. I am assuming this just means she has had courses in continuing education. I wonder if these are done at home or in a learning environment? Please, does anyone know what it takes to become a master groomer?

[Bailey]

I couldn't find anything just for Florida but the following web sites might help.

A forum concerning pet groomers http://www.websitetoolbox.com/tool/post/findagroomer/vpost?id=133867

National Dog Groomers Association of America http://www.nationaldoggroomers.com/cert.htm


National Certified Master Groomer® Exam - This written exam consists of 400 questions covering all of the groups not previously taken including working, toy and hound groups, anatomy, breed standards, breed identification, glossary of canine terms, general health, pesticides, clipper I.D., and cat questions. Applicants will be allotted two hours to complete the written master examination. In order to attain NCMG status you must obtain an 85% overall average of all phases.

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