Time – 12-18 months The route that offers practical learning is completing a dog grooming apprenticeship. These are offered by both large pet retail and grooming chains and also small independents. In your apprenticeship, you'll work alongside an experienced and professional groomer. 9 июн. 2021 г.
What qualifications do you need to be a dog groomer?
There's no set roadmap or specific qualifications needed to become a dog groomer. However, a course in grooming, styling or animal welfare would be beneficial to help you stand out from the crowd. Taking the time to train professionally means your clients know they can trust you with their furry family members.
Is being a dog groomer hard?
To succeed in dog grooming, you need to have extreme patience, compassion and an ability to work very hard. You'll get bitten, you'll get scratched, you'll get pooped on, peed on and vomited on (lovely, I know). It's not all cuteness and cuddles, but it's a great line of work.
Is dog grooming a good career choice?
Dog grooming is the perfect career for those who want to have daily contact, and build up long lasting relationships, with both dogs and their owners. There is also plenty of opportunity to network with, and learn from, other dog groomers in the industry at dog grooming salons, seminars and competitions.
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