"N" Company Names Listed in Alphabetical Order

Nanhall Grooming School



123 Manley Avenue
Greensboro, NC 27407
Telephone: 336-852-9867
Fax: 336-299-7164
Licensed: State of North Carolina Dept. of Human Resources
and The Division of Vocational Rehabilitation
Main Contact: Hayley Keyes, Owner
Web: http://www.nanhall.com

We appreciate your interest in the Nanhall School of Dog Grooming. Since 1986 Nanhall has had never-ending dedication and responsibility to each student. Nanhall’s commitments also apply to grooming shows, in the years of 2001 though 2007 Nanhall’s students have had winning placements in National’s Carolina GroomFest Oster Career Start Contests. Through Nanhall's Course you are taught the art of grooming and not just the mechanics. You learn to enhance the beauty and balance of your dog with proper grooming skills; to deal with biting dogs, skin, eye and ear problems; to utilize the latest equipment and technology. This course is designed for the career individual. You learn to be a professional with integrity and security. We accept only 6 students per session enabling us to give the personal, hands-on attention each student deserves. We welcome you to visit our school and discuss any additional questions you may have with our well-qualified staff. This will be an enticing and rewarding career. As a professional dog groomer, you can join into a rapidly growing industry and receive the gratification of creating beautiful pets. The pet industry offers unlimited opportunities ranging from a bather/brusher to owning and operating a grooming salon or salons!

Hayley Keyes, owner and founder of Nanhall School of Groomer, is the Vice President of International Professional Groomers, A certifier for International Professional Groomers, past Assistant Executive Director of the Professional Groomers Association of the Carolinas, a member of National Dog Groomers Association, a Certified Master Groomer, Certified in Pet CPR, and a Licensed Pesticide Applicator. She has assisted Mr. J. J. Arends, author of the North Carolina Pesticide Manual for Groomers, in writing and obtaining material for this manual. The State of North Carolina Dept. of Human Resources and The Division of Vocational Rehabilitation license us. Please visit our website for more information. Please click here to visit our web site for more information.

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Nash Academy (KY)



Kentucky
857 Lane Allen Road
Lexington, Kentucky 40504
Telephone: 859-277-2763
Fax: 859-277-1977
Web: http://www.nashacademy.com

Welcome to the Nash Academy and the wonderful world of dog grooming. Dog grooming and styling is one of the most important professions in the world. We take care of Man's Best Friend. Whether you are a newcomer to the dog grooming/styling profession, a professional dog groomer/stylist seeking new challenges, or a dog fancier exploring dog grooming as a hobby, The Nash Academy has courses and programs designed for you. The Nash Academy has assumed the leadership position in the educational sector of the pet care profession and takes its role very seriously. Internationally recognized, The Nash Academy is well known for its innovative approach to training and the consistent success of its graduates. Located in Kentucky.

Since its inception in 1979, Nash has assumed an everlasting commitment and responsibility to each student and to the pet care profession as a whole. The Nash Team invites you to discover the Nash difference! The Nash Academy was designed with a dedication to the advancement of each student, and to the concept that graduates perform in a compassionate, professional and skillful manner. The Nash Academy was designed with a dedication to the advancement of each student, and to the concept that graduates perform in a compassionate, professional and skillful manner. Certificate Programs are completed entirely online! Diploma Programs, such as the Professional Dog Grooming & Styling Program represents the total package in pet grooming education. Come learn more at our website, click here.

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National Cat Groomers Institute of America



701 Pendleton Street
Greenville, SC 29601
Telephone: 864-787-6889
Fax: 864-963-5689
Toll-free: 877-302-7430
Contact: Danelle German, Pres.
Web: http://www.nationalcatgroomers.com

Founded in 2007, the National Cat Groomers Institute of America was the first membership association to set standards and offer certification specific to cat grooming. The NCGIA offers a wide variety of training and educational materials to assist groomers in passing certification exams and improving their cat grooming skills. Instruction and training cover such topics as feline temperaments and handling skills, breeds, colors and coat types, skin and health issues, grooming elements, product and tool use, and business management. Come learn more at our website, click here.

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National Cat Groomers School



701 Pendleton Street
Greenville, SC 29601
Telephone: 864-787-6889
Fax: 864-963-5689
Toll-free: 877-302-7430
Contact: Danelle German, Pres.
Web: http://www.nationalcatgroomers.com

The National Cat Groomers School, opened in January 2010, is the world’s only feline-exclusive grooming school. Founded upon the training program set forth by the NCGIA, the school offers two-week training courses throughout the year that are open to both beginner and experience grooming professionals who wish to learn the art of feline grooming or improve upon their existing skills. The school program teaches all aspects necessary for operating a successful feline grooming business, from recognition of breeds and colors to safe handling skills. In addition, the program teaches how to start and develop a growing cat clientele as it moves the student from classroom learning to actual, live cat grooming. Students are taught material that will prepare them to take the NCGIA certification exams, which are optional. Come learn more at our website, click here.

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National Dog Groomers Association of America (NDGAA)



P.O. Box 101
Clark, PA 16113
Telephone: 724-962-2711
Fax: 724-962-1919
Main Contact: Jeff Reynolds, Executive Director
Web: http://www.nationaldoggroomers.com

Welcome to the NDGAA, the National Dog Groomers Association of America! For over 34 years this association has worked with groomers throughout the world promoting and encouraging professionalism and education in order to upgrade the image of the pet grooming profession. Our goal is to unite groomers through membership, to promote communication with colleagues, to set recognized grooming standards and to offer those seeking a higher level of professional recognition the opportunity to have their grooming skills certified.

With nearly 2,500 names and addresses of Registered and Certified members this directory is a great tool for recommending members for your relocating clients, enables you to communicate with other members and serves as an aid in policing advertising infringement in your area. The NDGAA Membership Directory is printed biannually. We began the process of federally registering two of our well recognized and long used service marks in 1991, the dog/striped pole logo and the National Certified Master Groomer® phrase. Registration of these marks will provide the legal leverage to enforce our rights and stop unauthorized use of the logo and NCMG phrase. In this way we can ensure that our symbol & certification signify the highest quality grooming services available and that these high standards are maintained for the future of the profession. Registration of these marks was granted in 1993. When you rent a car from Hertz, you can take advantage of special year round savings through the Hertz member benefit program added in 1995. NDGAA members receive a Hertz Member Discount Card. The NDGAA Gold MasterCard® was introduced in 1995. The credit card program designed especially for NDGAA members! The card proudly displays the NDGAA Logo, identifying you as a distinguished member every time you use it. Good news about bad accounts! National Credit Systems, Inc. will help you Collect Your Money! Added benefits in 1999 include an electronic credit service for accepting credit cards and a mobile groomers insurance plan for members nationwide which includes coverage for vehicle downtime! Free Legal help when you need it! No need to enroll, you are automatically enrolled as a member of NDGAA. We also publish "Groomers Voice," the official publication of the NDGAA. As a member you will receive 3 issues of the "Groomers Voice." Each issue contains membership information and updates, upcoming shows & contests, industry news, grooming products and services ads, certification updates, informative industry articles plus much, much more! Please click here to visit our web site.

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Nature's Specialties

Mary Grossman-Meeks, Vice President
325 N. Joy Street #102
Corona, CA 91719
Telephone: 909-340-4300
Fax: 909-340-4310
Toll-free: 800-551-7627
Web: http://www.naturespecialties.com

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New England Pet Grooming Professionals

New England Pet Grooming Professionals, Inc. is a non-profit organization. You may join for a reasonable yearly membership fee. Your membership will give you great savings off of our seminars, a quarterly newsletter and the camaraderie with other groomers. NEPGP puts on great grooming seminars and competitions along with a fantastic trade show.

7 Dewey Circle
Haydenville, MA 01039
Telephone: 508-799-5236
Web: http://www.nepgp.com

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New York School of Dog Grooming



455 2nd Avenue
New York, NY 10010
Telephone: 212-685-3776
Fax: 212-685-3776
Contact: Mary Iucopilla, Owner
Licensed: New York State Department of Education
Web: http://www.nysdg.com

We are the oldest and best grooming school in the world. "We wrote the book." Please click here to visit our website for more information.

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North Jersey School of Dog Grooming

Janis Estrin, Director
11 Roosevelt Avenue
Chatham, NJ 07928
Telephone: 800-406-5632
Fax: 973-635-1248
Licensed: New Jersey Department of Education
Est. 1966

420 hour course weekdays or Saturdays. Lifetime placement service. Diploma upon graduation. Please call our friendly helpful staff for more information.

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North Shore Community College

1 Ferncroft Road
Danvers, MA 01923
Telephone: 978-762-4000 ext. 1513 or 1504
Fax: 978-762-4183
Licensed: Governed by the Massachusetts Board of Higher Education.
Accredited: New England Assn of Schools & Colleges
Web: http://nscc.mass.edu

2 year associates degree offered in Professional Grooming. 630 hours of grooming, 225 hours of business related course, 150 hours of dog/cat health related courses, 30 hours of laws and ethics for groomers. Also offering program for pet sitters, kennel operators and other dog/cat related businesses.

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Northern Tails Sharpening



4354-A Old Shell Rd.
Suite# 313
Mobile, AL 36608
Telephone: 251-232-5353
Web: http://www.northerntails.com

Jeff Andrews is a "World Class" sharpener since 1995. He is formerly one of the original "Blade Guyz" team members and still one of "America's Favorite Sharpeners." We pride ourselves as being a "service center" not a "profit center’, with fair affordable pricing. As a part time groomer, Jeff has the experience to sharpen grooming equipment so it will cut the way its "suppose to cut." A sharpener that finally understands what you’re trying to explain to him, and what goes on in your shop everyday. What sharpener can do that? All shears are initially inspected; edges are re-sharpened to produce a smooth, sharp scissoring action; tension adjusted; bumpers, screws & washers replaced as needed at no extra charge; then the shear is cleaned & lubricated, with final inspection and testing done on actual hair. As an active groomer, I set up shears for my hand making the tips cut a little more than the back of the shear. Usually the tension is OK for everyone by doing it this way. Corrugation is done by request at no charge. Clipper blades are disassembled, cleaned, and hollow ground. Springs, glides, and sockets are adjusted or replaced (if necessary) at no extra charge. Blades are then cleaned again in blade wash containing a DISSENFECTANT and RUST INHIBITOR, lubricated and reassembled to precise factory tension and proper cutter setback. Each blade is string tested like the factory does it before it is returned to you. We sharpen all blades: A-5, A-2, Agricultural, and all ceramic. Jeff does all the sharpening, assembly and repair. If something isn't right or can't be fixed we'll call you, no sharpening or repairing unusable equipment. Northern Tails is a member in good standing with the Better Business Bureau. Please contact us with any questions. Click here to visit our website has much more information, videos and articles.