{"id":11276,"date":"2020-05-29T07:00:16","date_gmt":"2020-05-29T11:00:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.doggroomingcourse.com\/?p=11276"},"modified":"2020-05-29T07:00:16","modified_gmt":"2020-05-29T11:00:16","slug":"dog-grooming-classes-will-help-you-avoid-these-4-rookie-mistakes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.qcpetstudies.com\/blog\/2020\/05\/dog-grooming-classes-will-help-you-avoid-these-4-rookie-mistakes","title":{"rendered":"Dog Grooming Classes Will Help You Avoid These 4 Rookie Mistakes!"},"content":{"rendered":"[vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column_text]Every serious profession has a learning curve. It\u2019s inevitable that you\u2019re going to make mistakes as you\u2019re launching your <a href=\"\/2017\/09\/start-dog-grooming-business\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">dog grooming business<\/a>. But when you\u2019re working in the service industry, there are plenty of mistakes that could ruin your career.<\/p>\n<p>Doubly so when you\u2019re <em>also<\/em> working on living creatures.<\/p>\n<p>Just to be clear: everyone makes mistakes. No one is going to expect you to be perfect all the time, and never mess up. Mistakes are healthy, as they help teach you to grow! However, there are many mistakes that can be avoided through proper training and education.<\/p>\n<p>So, while you\u2019re almost certainly going to have a few hiccups here and there at the start your career, you can at least avoid <em>career-ruining<\/em> mistakes by taking an accredited <a href=\"\/2020\/03\/maximize-your-time-at-home-by-getting-your-dog-grooming-certification\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">grooming course<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Here are some examples of rookie mistakes you\u2019ll learn to avoid during your dog grooming classes&#8230;[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][image_with_animation image_url=&#8221;11282&#8243; alignment=&#8221;&#8221; animation=&#8221;None&#8221; border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; box_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; max_width=&#8221;100%&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column_text]\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_80 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qcpetstudies.com\/blog\/2020\/05\/dog-grooming-classes-will-help-you-avoid-these-4-rookie-mistakes\/#1_Endangering_a_Dogs_Health\" >1: Endangering a Dog\u2019s Health<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qcpetstudies.com\/blog\/2020\/05\/dog-grooming-classes-will-help-you-avoid-these-4-rookie-mistakes\/#2_Endangering_your_OWN_Health\" >2: Endangering your OWN Health<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qcpetstudies.com\/blog\/2020\/05\/dog-grooming-classes-will-help-you-avoid-these-4-rookie-mistakes\/#3_Making_Every_Dog_Look_Like_Theyve_Been_in_a_Fight_with_a_Lawnmower\" >3: Making Every Dog Look Like They\u2019ve Been in a Fight with a Lawnmower<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qcpetstudies.com\/blog\/2020\/05\/dog-grooming-classes-will-help-you-avoid-these-4-rookie-mistakes\/#4_Not_Running_Your_Business\" >4: Not Running Your Business<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Endangering_a_Dogs_Health\"><\/span>1: Endangering a Dog\u2019s Health<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;30&#8243;][vc_column_text]It shouldn&#8217;t come as a shocker that an inexperienced and uneducated dog groomer will be way more likely to commit mistakes that can seriously endanger a dog\u2019s health. Your grooming course will spend its entire curriculum teaching you how to groom dogs safely.<\/p>\n<p>Your training will include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>How to choose the proper <a href=\"\/2018\/08\/learning-about-your-dog-grooming-kit-brushes-combs-and-dematting-tools\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">grooming tools and products<\/a> for a dog\u2019s grooming needs<\/li>\n<li>Proper techniques so that you <em>use<\/em> your tools and products safely<\/li>\n<li>How to identify different medical conditions that might affect how you groom the dog<\/li>\n<li>How to restrain a dog properly and safely during a groom to <a href=\"\/2020\/03\/how-to-prevent-these-5-dog-health-hazards-at-your-dog-grooming-business\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">prevent injuries<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Canine <a href=\"\/2020\/05\/5-ways-pet-grooming-school-teaches-you-to-understand-dog-behavior\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">behavior training,<\/a> so that you can identify the first signs of stress in your furry client<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/2020\/05\/why-first-aid-training-is-essential-in-dog-grooming-courses\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">First Aid<\/a> techniques that will prepare you to appropriately deal with any medical conditions that arise during the groom<\/li>\n<li>How to safely manage having multiple dogs\/animals in the same grooming environment<\/li>\n<li>And much more!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>There\u2019s way more to grooming a dog than just grabbing a pair of shears and going to town. Throughout each step of the process, there\u2019s a right way and a wrong way to work on the dog.<\/p>\n<p>The wrong way can lead to a disaster. Sadly, this is one of the biggest and most common rookie mistakes when you\u2019re uneducated.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column_text]\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Endangering_your_OWN_Health\"><\/span>2: Endangering your OWN Health<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;30&#8243;][vc_column_text]<a href=\"\/2019\/05\/my-honest-review-of-qc-dog-grooming-course\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Dog grooming classes<\/a> won\u2019t just teach you how to look after the dog\u2019s health and safety during a groom. Your <em>own<\/em> health and safety are just as important!<\/p>\n<p>Sure, almost anyone can hold a pair of clippers in their hands. But do you know the proper way of <em>holding<\/em> those clippers, so you don\u2019t develop wrist problems in a few years? How about how to effectively lift a dog without hurting your back?<\/p>\n<p>More importantly, do you know how to handle <a href=\"\/2018\/05\/how-to-deal-with-difficult-dogs-and-difficult-owners-pt-1\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">difficult dogs<\/a> so that you don\u2019t end up with a nasty bite? We talked about behavior above, with regards to avoiding any injuries for the dog. However, understanding dog behavior is <em>just<\/em> as important when it comes to ensuring you don\u2019t get injured yourself![\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;30&#8243;][image_with_animation image_url=&#8221;11283&#8243; alignment=&#8221;&#8221; animation=&#8221;None&#8221; border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; box_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; max_width=&#8221;100%&#8221;][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;30&#8243;][vc_column_text]A stressed dog is a dangerous dog. When pushed too far, even the most well-behaved dog can resort to thrashing, jumping, lunging, and even biting.\u00a0 Uneducated dog groomers often claim they\u2019re experts on dog behavior, simply because <a href=\"\/2019\/08\/dog-grooming-business-beware-nightmare-clients\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">they have dogs themselves<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>(Or worse, because they\u2019ve watched a few episodes of <em>T<\/em><em>he Dog Whisperer<\/em> on TV.)<\/p>\n<p>These are often the same groomers who will push a dog <em>way<\/em> beyond his tolerance threshold, and claim to be \u201cteaching\u201d the dog in the process. It&#8217;s not uncommon for these people to proudly (and foolishly) wear their bite scars like badges of honor.<\/p>\n<p>When you take a dog grooming class, you\u2019ll learn just how wrong and dangerous this mindset is. Instead, you&#8217;ll come to understand how to identify the earliest signs of stress in a dog, so you can properly diffuse any situation. You\u2019ll specifically learn techniques and tools you can use with the most difficult dogs.<\/p>\n<p>And guess what? \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/elitepetcareeducation.wordpress.com\/2012\/12\/10\/lifting-the-lid-on-traumatic-dog-grooming-methods\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Flooding<\/a>\u201d ISN&#8217;T one of those techniques![\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column_text]\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Making_Every_Dog_Look_Like_Theyve_Been_in_a_Fight_with_a_Lawnmower\"><\/span>3: Making Every Dog Look Like They\u2019ve Been in a Fight with a Lawnmower<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;30&#8243;][vc_column_text]With a good pair of clippers and enough patience, anyone can shave a dog down to the skin. But actually grooming a dog to breed specifications, or according to what its owners want?<\/p>\n<p>That takes a LOT of skill and <a href=\"\/2017\/10\/5-ways-pet-grooming-courses-will-make-life-happier\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">proper technique<\/a>!<\/p>\n<p>Without proper education, would you even know what the standard breed cut of a Schnauzer is? How about the right technique to ensure you get an even cut on a Yorkie\u2019s face? Would you be able to achieve a proper <a href=\"\/2018\/08\/dog-grooming-course-sample-the-teddy-bear-cut\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">teddy bear cut<\/a>?<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s easier than you think to screw up and make a Golden Retriever look like he got his tail caught in a door. The reason clients bring their pups to<em> you<\/em> is because you\u2019re supposed to be the expert who can groom their dog in a manner that they <em>can\u2019t<\/em> do themselves.<\/p>\n<p>You owe it to your clients to actually know what you\u2019re doing.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][image_with_animation image_url=&#8221;11284&#8243; alignment=&#8221;&#8221; animation=&#8221;None&#8221; border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; box_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; max_width=&#8221;100%&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column_text]\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Not_Running_Your_Business\"><\/span>4: Not Running Your Business<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;30&#8243;][vc_column_text]This is actually a VERY common <a href=\"\/2019\/12\/7-easy-ways-to-tank-your-dog-grooming-business-reputation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">rookie mistake<\/a> in most animal-related businesses. When you\u2019re passionate about what you do, spending time running your business can feel like you\u2019re taking time <em>away<\/em> from doing your job.<\/p>\n<p>In theory, we get it.<\/p>\n<p>But in <em>reality<\/em>, you&#8217;re expected as business owner to dedicate the time and resources needed to make sure your business is actually <em>successful<\/em>. Dog grooming classes will teach you the most effective way to do this, and how you can streamline that time.<\/p>\n<p>During your studies, you\u2019ll learn:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Why it\u2019s important to develop a solid <a href=\"\/2018\/11\/dog-grooming-business-salon-home-pet-grooming\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">business plan<\/a> (and how to do it)<\/li>\n<li>How to <a href=\"\/2016\/06\/dog-grooming-business-name\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">name your business<\/a> in a way that will appeal to potential clients<\/li>\n<li>How to set <a href=\"\/2016\/09\/packaging-pricing-grooming-services\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">your prices<\/a> so that your business is profitable, yet still competitive<\/li>\n<li>How to <a href=\"\/2017\/04\/marketing-your-dog-grooming-services\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">market your services<\/a> so you gain enough clients to stay afloat<\/li>\n<li>When and how to effectively <a href=\"\/2018\/07\/taking-your-dog-grooming-business-to-the-next-level-hiring-employees-or-assistants\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">hire employees<\/a><\/li>\n<li>How to grow your business by expanding your <a href=\"\/2018\/02\/network-attending-animal-grooming-school-online\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">network<\/a><\/li>\n<li>How to set up a proper professional grooming salon<\/li>\n<li>Why you should have a website and maintain it, even if you have a solid client base<\/li>\n<li>How to deal with <a href=\"\/2018\/06\/how-to-deal-with-difficult-dogs-and-difficult-owners-pt-2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">difficult clients<\/a>, without compromising your reputation<\/li>\n<li>How to <a href=\"\/2020\/04\/5-ways-to-get-more-clients-for-your-dog-grooming-business\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">increase your standing<\/a> in the industry, allowing you to charge more for your services<\/li>\n<li>And more.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;30&#8243;][image_with_animation image_url=&#8221;11285&#8243; alignment=&#8221;&#8221; animation=&#8221;None&#8221; border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; box_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; max_width=&#8221;100%&#8221;][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;30&#8243;][vc_column_text]Ultimately, this is the difference between being a part-time dog groomer out of your home, and actually building a <a href=\"\/2019\/11\/the-pros-and-cons-of-starting-a-dog-grooming-career\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">successful career<\/a>. Assuming that you want a career where you work full-time, make a good salary, and can take a vacation once in a while, then you need to know how to run an actual business!<\/p>\n<p>There are tons of mistakes dog grooming rookies can make when first starting out. 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