{"id":11600,"date":"2020-09-02T16:36:32","date_gmt":"2020-09-02T20:36:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.doggroomingcourse.com\/?p=11600"},"modified":"2020-09-02T16:36:32","modified_gmt":"2020-09-02T20:36:32","slug":"3-dog-owners-you-should-blacklist-from-your-dog-grooming-business","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.qcpetstudies.com\/blog\/2020\/09\/3-dog-owners-you-should-blacklist-from-your-dog-grooming-business","title":{"rendered":"3 Dog Owner Types You Should Blacklist from Your Dog Grooming Business"},"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]Let\u2019s be real for a second: your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.doggroomingcourse.com\/2020\/03\/maximize-your-time-at-home-by-getting-your-dog-grooming-certification\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">dog groomer training<\/a> taught you how to tend to a dog with the professionalism and finesse of a true pro! Chances are, your training also introduced you to some of the different kinds of clients you\u2019ll encounter throughout your career. Unfortunately, there are some types of clients that you\u2019ll only come face to face with once you\u2019re in the real world, booking jobs.<\/p>\n<p>Of course, we\u2019re referring to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.doggroomingcourse.com\/2018\/05\/how-to-deal-with-difficult-dogs-and-difficult-owners-pt-1\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">nightmare clients<\/a>. These are the people whose level of ignorance is so profound that you might find yourself questioning your skills, your worth, and even your sanity.<\/p>\n<p>But you aren\u2019t <em>required <\/em>to work with these people! After all, you went through all that dog groomer training and launched your own business so that you can be in charge of your career. You didn\u2019t come all this way just to get abused by the wrong types of customers!<\/p>\n<p>Here are 3 examples of clients you should think twice about working with\u2026[\/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;11605&#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\/09\/3-dog-owners-you-should-blacklist-from-your-dog-grooming-business\/#1_The_Anti-Masker\" >1. The Anti-Masker<\/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\/09\/3-dog-owners-you-should-blacklist-from-your-dog-grooming-business\/#2_The_Know-It-All\" >2. The Know-It-All<\/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\/09\/3-dog-owners-you-should-blacklist-from-your-dog-grooming-business\/#3_The_Non-Payer\" >3. The Non-Payer<\/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\/09\/3-dog-owners-you-should-blacklist-from-your-dog-grooming-business\/#Tips_for_Dealing_with_These_Types_of_Clients\" >Tips for Dealing with These Types of Clients<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_The_Anti-Masker\"><\/span>1. The Anti-Masker<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]We\u2019re in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.doggroomingcourse.com\/2020\/07\/how-the-pandemic-has-affected-my-dog-grooming-career\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">the middle of a pandemic<\/a>, and yet for SOME bizarre reason, some people think they don\u2019t need to wear a mask. Well, as a professional dog groomer, you know better. Your business needs to be run <em>safely<\/em>. Part of this means that you, fellow staff, and all clients NEED to wear face masks when in your work space.<\/p>\n<p>If a potential client refuses to wear their mask? Easy peasy lemon squeezy: guess they\u2019re not getting Fluffy groomed until they do!<\/p>\n<p>They might throw a tantrum, and threaten to huff and puff until they blow the house down, but stick to your guns. No mask, no service. It\u2019s better to lose this one stubborn customer than it would be to potentially contract something dangerous, and pass it along to other clients.[\/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_The_Know-It-All\"><\/span>2. The Know-It-All<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 the kind of client who thinks they know everything there is to know about <a href=\"https:\/\/www.doggroomingcourse.com\/2017\/03\/quiz-do-you-know-your-dog-breeds\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">dog breeds<\/a> and proper grooming, despite having never received any form of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.doggroomingcourse.com\/2020\/05\/why-first-aid-training-is-essential-in-dog-grooming-courses\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">dog groomer training<\/a> in their life. They may base their \u2018facts\u2019 off of what they read online, or simply off of their aesthetic preferences. If they want a certain kind of cut, but you know it wouldn\u2019t be optimal, due to their dog\u2019s breed?<\/p>\n<p>Too bad! They\u2019ll expect you to do it anyway!<\/p>\n<p>The Know-It-All may also be prone to having unrealistic expectations. In their mind, they want it done a certain way, and it\u2019s your job to make them happy. Even if it\u2019s not in their pooch\u2019s best interests, or it\u2019s beyond your capabilities as a groomer.<\/p>\n<p>The best part? If you try your best to give them what they demand and it doesn\u2019t turn out the way they wanted (as you expected, and tried to warn them), it\u2019ll still somehow be <em>your <\/em>fault. Fun times.[\/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;11603&#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=\"3_The_Non-Payer\"><\/span>3. The Non-Payer<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]Ahh, the \u2018Non-Payer\u2019. We all know exactly the type of client this is, although the Non-Payer can come in many forms. They\u2019ll believe they&#8217;re above you in every way, and that the world revolves around them. \u201cThe customer is always right\u201d is their favorite expression. It\u2019s probably the mantra they repeat to themselves during their morning yoga routine.<\/p>\n<p>Non-Payers will have unrealistic expectations, and threaten to destroy your career if you ever have the audacity to not meet them. For example, this is the kind of client who would likely not understand that you\u2019re a <em>groomer <\/em>and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.doggroomingcourse.com\/2017\/04\/distinguish-role-vet-vs-groomer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">not a <em>vet<\/em><\/a>, but will expect the same types of services out of you. Then, when you can\u2019t provide them, they\u2019ll demand to speak to the manager, potentially start filming, and promise to leave you a scathing review online.<\/p>\n<p>And, of course, they&#8217;ll refuse to pay for the services you&#8217;ve already provided them.<\/p>\n<p>A Non-Payer will be your best friend until you do something they don\u2019t like. Then the beast will be unleashed. Unfortunately, the politer and more professional you are in<em> response<\/em> to a Non-Payer, the more it will only feed their rage. It\u2019s important not to get intimidated and switch tactics, though. Continue being respectful and polite, even if it\u2019s to tell her to leave.<\/p>\n<p>Non-Payers are drained of their power so long as you maintain the moral high ground.[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;30&#8243;][vc_column_text]\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tips_for_Dealing_with_These_Types_of_Clients\"><\/span>Tips for Dealing with These Types of Clients<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]While it\u2019s 100% your call whether you choose to blacklist a client from your business or not, the main point we\u2019re trying to get across here is that you\u2019re not obligated to service clients who treat you poorly.<\/p>\n<p>Of course, there can be plenty of example of these 3 kinds of clients who may be frustrating, but may not cross the line into \u201cI\u2019ll never work for you again\u201d territory. Ultimately, you need to use your best judgement, and decide based on your comfort level.[\/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;11606&#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]Should any of these kinds of clients <em>really<\/em> take it too far and cross a line, though, remember the following:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Remember your dog groomer training<\/strong>. YOU\u2019RE the expert in this situation. While a client\u2019s input will always be valuable, there\u2019s a reason why you\u2019re the one with the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.doggroomingcourse.com\/2020\/04\/how-to-complete-your-online-dog-grooming-classes-safely-from-home\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">professional certification<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Provide them with one chance, and one chance only. <\/strong>If a client treats you in a way that you <em>know <\/em>is unacceptable, don\u2019t book with them again. If you let them get away with it once, they\u2019ll believe they can get away with it a second time.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Trust your gut. <\/strong>If you get a bad vibe from a client, feel incredibly uncomfortable, or get any other sort of terrible gut feeling when interacting with a client, don\u2019t ignore it. You want your workspace to be one you <em>want <\/em>to come back to every day. If you continue to service a client who makes you feel negatively, it can wind up sucking the joy out of your work.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Don\u2019t let their intimidation tactics scare you. <\/strong>There will ALWAYS be more customers out there for you. Stand your ground and don\u2019t let a bad client bully you into submission. So what if you lose one lousy client? There will be <a href=\"https:\/\/www.doggroomingcourse.com\/2020\/04\/5-ways-to-get-more-clients-for-your-dog-grooming-business\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">plenty of awesome ones<\/a> headed your way in the future, so focus on them instead!<\/li>\n<li><strong>Always remain professional and polite, no matter how they treat you<\/strong>. Don\u2019t get swept up in the moment and stoop to their level. Even if you need to tell them to leave, so long as you\u2019re conducting yourself respectfully, you\u2019ll always maintain the upper hand in this type of situation.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;30&#8243;][vc_column_text]Can you think of any other kinds of nightmare clients you should blacklist from your grooming business? 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