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Recording Practical Testing Scores is $30 to AKC.
Test participants will pay AKC Approved Evaluators directly for the critique of grooming skills; the critique fee is determined by the individual Evaluator.

NCMG Process Updates


Thank you so much for supporting the National Certified Master Groomer testing process over the years. We are excited for 2025 and have some updates that will allow more groomers access to testing and the ability to achieve their NCMG status.

 Testing Updates:

Tradeshow testers: If you are NOT competing, please be sure to check in with your Evaluator when you arrive. Your dog should be washed, dried, and fluffed prior to pre-checking by your certifier. Practical testers must begin grooming before 2:30 pm so we can be sure everyone is finished before the tradeshow closes.

Please bring a grooming table; we cannot guarantee we will be able to provide tables for grooming.

-New for 2025-

After reviewing feedback on evaluation process and certifier concerns - We are pleased to announce certifiers are now able to book private, practical testing sessions and events at personal salons or test whenever is convenient (tradeshows, dog shows, other countries, etc.) Test participants will pay the certifier, directly for evaluation of grooming skill.

Participants will pay the evaluator directly for the critique. Price is determined by the evaluator.

Participant must $30 AKC recording fee to have critiques counted towards overall grade average.
This recording fee is NOT included in the critique fee.

Written Testing Updates: Is now only available online! Participants may be allowed to test at in-person events only upon approval from AKC Grooming Program Admins.

Interested NCMGs may apply to become a Evaluator here.

Fill out this form to request past scores and averages