How To Start Your Career As Dog Groomer

If you are planning to become a dog groomer, this article is certainly for you

. If you think that you are animals lover and have compassion for them, then dog grooming can be a good career for you. The job includes brushing dogs teeth, bathing them, trimming their nails, and brushing their coats.

One needs to be precise, patient, and passionate about dogs and their welfare. It is not an easy job rather it is very demanding and challenging job. Before getting involve into to it, make sure that you are the right person for this job. Hereunder, are given few points which help you to begin your career as a dog groomer.

Find a Professional School

The first thing you need to do is to find a professional school that offers courses on different dog breeds along with other important factors like dogs grooming needs, understanding their different coats etc. you will be provided with study books and other learning material after your enrollment in the course. You need to pay the fee to enroll yourself for the course. You will be awarded a certificate on the successful completion of the course. You can further get the master certificate in dog grooming by participating in the groomers association exam.

Apply for a Groomers Internship or as a Grooming Assistant

The best way to start is start an internship to gain some work experience. Internship helps you to enhance your skills and also you learn how to handle different jobs. The duration of internship can be range from three to six months, depending on your contract.

Get a Job as a Dog Groomer

Make a resume and mention all your academic qualifications, including your certificates and licenses you have and the work experience you have. Also mention the internship; you have done as a dog groomer. Now you need to check the local newspapers employment section or search on the internet to find the employers who hire groomers in your locality. Submit you resume to potential employer and wait for the response. You might have to visit the employer for interview or just a phone call from the employer will be enough.

Opt to Establish a Private Dog Grooming Business or Work as a Consultant Dog Groomer

It is not a bad idea to opt to establish a private dog grooming business or work as a consultant dog groomer. You can earn a lot from this business. However, the earnings largely depends on the area and locality you are living in. before starting your business in any locality, it is good to have a clear knowledge about the demand for the grooming services, competition from other dog groomers, your level experience and grooming practices as compared to other dog groomers. These all things play a vital role in starting a successful business in any area. Dogs owner satisfaction is the only key to success.

Being a dog groomer, patience is always required as often dogs are uncooperative and uncomfortable during the grooming process.

by: Tauqeer Hassan

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