CGN
CGN Groomer Certification

The cooperative care standard for Australian pet professionals.

13 comprehensive modules covering everything you need to work with every dog using science-backed cooperative care technique.

Enrol now — $147 $297

50% off — Founding Member pricing. Full price $297. Limited spots.

13 modules. 100% quiz pass required.

Comprehensive, detailed, and built by someone who has spent years teaching these skills professionally.

01
Understanding Fear, Stress and Trauma
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The science of what actually happens inside a frightened dog. Read this module free.
02
Puppies and First Grooms
Fear periods, socialisation windows, and getting it right from the start.
03
Reading Body Language
The full stress signal ladder and how to read the whole dog.
04
The Salon Environment
How dogs experience your salon and what you can change today.
05
Equipment Desensitisation
Systematic protocols for clippers, dryers, scissors, and nail tools.
06
Cooperative Care Fundamentals
The chin rest, start button behaviours, and giving the dog a voice.
07
Building a Session Plan
How to plan, execute, and review appointments for anxious dogs.
08
Practical Techniques
What to do with your hands and your tools in real time.
09
Rehabilitation
The four stages for dogs with serious grooming trauma.
10
Medical Considerations
Pain and discomfort as causes of reactivity groomers commonly miss.
11
Record Keeping
The welfare-focused grooming record that drives better outcomes.
12
Working With Owners
Communication, expectation management, and long-term partnerships.
13
When to Stop, When to Refer, and How to Say No
The decisions that require the most professional courage, and exactly how to make them.

Who is this for?

The CGN certification is built for anyone who works with dogs in a grooming context.

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Professional groomers

Get certified, get listed in the national directory, and attract the clients who value what you do.

CGN Salons Coming soon

Grooming salon owners

Whole-of-salon certification. Every groomer in your salon meets the CGN standard.

CGN Trainers Coming soon

Dog trainers

CGN trainer certification in grooming-specific behaviour support is in development.

CGN at Home Coming soon

Pet owners

Resources for owners preparing their dog for grooming are coming soon.

This is not about shaming the industry.

Most groomers were trained by other groomers who were trained the same way, and no one has ever shown them a better path. CGN is that path.

One standard. Every dog. No exceptions.

Join as a Founding Member

Founding Member pricing is available for a limited time only.

Founding Member
$147 AUD
Full price $297 after launch
  • 13 comprehensive course modules
  • Quizzes with 100% pass requirement
  • CGN Certified Groomer certificate
  • National directory listing at launch
  • Founding Member status, locked in forever

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