{"id":11800,"date":"2020-11-06T08:52:58","date_gmt":"2020-11-06T13:52:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.doggroomingcourse.com\/?p=11800"},"modified":"2020-11-06T08:52:58","modified_gmt":"2020-11-06T13:52:58","slug":"el-paso-requires-dog-groomer-certification-as-of-january-1st","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.qcpetstudies.com\/blog\/2020\/11\/el-paso-requires-dog-groomer-certification-as-of-january-1st","title":{"rendered":"El Paso Requires Dog Groomer Certification as of January 1st"},"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]For dog lovers such as ourselves, thinking of the worst-case scenario can be a difficult thing to do. But all the same, it needs to be done. There are countless groomers out there who have never gotten professionally trained or <a href=\"\/2020\/03\/maximize-your-time-at-home-by-getting-your-dog-grooming-certification\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">earned their dog groomer certification<\/a>. While most of the time, this doesn\u2019t have catastrophic consequences \u2013 it also sometimes <em>does<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p>This should be common sense. As a dog groomer, you\u2019re working with potentially dangerous tools. Your client is quite literally putting their pet\u2019s safety into your hands. Without a proper dog groomer certification \u2013 and the level of training that comes with it \u2013 mistakes can all too easily be made. When the <em>wrong <\/em>mistake is made, a trip to the groomer can quickly become fatal.<\/p>\n<p>Such was the case this past August, when <a href=\"https:\/\/kvia.com\/news\/el-paso\/2020\/08\/18\/new-el-paso-pet-grooming-rules-adopted-in-the-wake-of-groomer-charged-in-puppys-death\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">an ill-equipped dog groomer<\/a> in El Paso, Texas, caused a 16-week-old Shi Poo puppy named Luccas to lose his life.[\/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;11804&#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; 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custom_height=&#8221;30&#8243;][vc_column_text]Leobardo Nava was a dog groomer for Happy Paws Dog Grooming. He also didn&#8217;t have a dog groomer certification or any specialized training. While handling his client\u2019s puppy (known as Luccas), Nava <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ksat.com\/news\/local\/2020\/07\/11\/groomer-arrested-in-connection-to-16-week-old-puppys-death-el-paso-police-say\/#:~:text=EL%20PASO%2C%20Texas%20%E2%80%93%20A%20dog,12300%20block%20of%20Edgemere%20Blvd.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">allegedly grabbed Luccas by the neck<\/a> in an aggressive manner. Afterwards, Luccas demonstrated signs of pain when he tried to walk. He was unable to eat or drink anything upon returning home. The poor pup died not long after.<\/p>\n<p>Upon investigation, it was determined by police officials that Luccas\u2019 lungs were \u201cfull of blood\u201d and that he\u2019d died of a \u201cpulmonary edema, caused by the stress of the accident\u201d.[\/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=\"The_Aftermath\"><\/span>The Aftermath<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]Nava was swiftly arrested and charged with one count of Cruelty to Animals under Texas law. Happy Paws Dog Grooming of El Paso \u2013 who had suspiciously demanded that Luccas\u2019 owners pay for their appointment in cash, and \u2018<a href=\"https:\/\/www.elpasotimes.com\/story\/news\/2020\/07\/10\/man-accused-animal-cruelty-connection-happy-paws-el-paso\/5410170002\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">couldn\u2019t print [them] a receipt<\/a>\u2019 \u2013 has since closed their doors and taken down their Facebook page.<\/p>\n<p>The real aftermath, however, is the change in legislation that El Paso is now putting into place. Prior to this incident, people were not required to obtain special training or obtain a dog groomer certification in order to get licensed. However, this will no longer be the case come 2021.[\/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;11805&#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]Starting January 1<sup>st<\/sup>, anyone in El Paso who wishes to be a dog groomer will be required to get reputable training. It will also become mandatory to obtain a dog groomer certification in order to <a href=\"\/2017\/10\/dog-grooming-license-vs-certification-difference\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">become licensed<\/a> and work professionally. Furthermore, this new legislation will require grooming shop owners to conduct thorough background checks on any potential hires.<\/p>\n<p>Council also voted to \u201cexpand restrictions on the use of dog restraints\u201d and implement a certain set of standards regarding animal care within grooming businesses.<\/p>\n<p>We, for one, think it\u2019s <em>about time.<\/em>[\/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=\"Why_A_Dog_Groomer_Certification_Should_Be_Mandatory\"><\/span>Why A Dog Groomer Certification Should Be Mandatory<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]In a perfect world, ALL aspiring groomers would need to obtain a reputable dog groomer certification before entering the industry. Calling yourself a dog groomer doesn\u2019t automatically make you one. This is a profession that relies heavily on subject-matter expertise. It requires knowledge that can only be obtained through proper training and education.<\/p>\n<p>Think of it this way: you wouldn\u2019t hand a self-proclaimed \u2018Doctor\u2019 a scalpel if you knew they\u2019d never been to medical school, would you?<\/p>\n<p><em>(We seriously hope the answer to this is \u201cno\u201d.)<\/em><\/p>\n<p>As a groomer, your job involves dealing with another living, breathing life. It cannot be stressed enough that only those who know exactly what they\u2019re doing should be allowed to have this level of responsibility. Otherwise, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbsnews.com\/news\/investigation-47-dogs-died-after-grooming-at-petsmart-over-past-decade\/#:~:text=Investigation%20finds%2047%20dogs%20died%20after%20grooming%20at%20PetSmart%20over%20past%20decade,-By%20Caitlin%20O&amp;text=Over%20the%20past%20decade%2C%2047,NJ.com%2C%20has%20found.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">disaster can occur<\/a> at any second, regardless of how prepared you think you are.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s probably safe to assume that you want to be a dog groomer because you love dogs. If so, then you owe it to them to be as prepared as possible![\/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;11806&#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=\"10_Reasons_You_Should_Earn_Your_Dog_Groomer_Certification_Through_QC_Pet_Studies\"><\/span>10 Reasons You Should Earn Your Dog Groomer Certification Through QC Pet Studies<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\u2019s difficult to narrow down all the reasons why you should pursue your professional training through QC, but we\u2019ll do our best! Here are 10 of the best perks you\u2019ll find when you enroll in our <a href=\"\/online-courses\/dog-grooming\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Dog Grooming Course<\/a>:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>The program is 100% self-paced and you get a full 2 years to complete your course!<\/li>\n<li>Your classes are online, so you can train from <em>anywhere <\/em>in the world!<\/li>\n<li>As part of your course, you\u2019ll be provided with your very own set of professional grooming tools!<\/li>\n<li>When you enroll in this course, we\u2019ll give you our First Aid for Groomers Course \u2013 absolutely FREE!<\/li>\n<li>Complete <a href=\"\/2018\/11\/busting-myths-about-online-dog-grooming-school\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">hands-on assignments<\/a> that will give you ample field practice!<\/li>\n<li>Learn everything there is to know about dog behavior, grooming techniques, breed requirements, products and tools, and so much more!<\/li>\n<li>Receive extensive business training so you can launch your very own company after graduating!<\/li>\n<li>Receive an International Dog Grooming Professional (IDGP) certification <em>plus <\/em>a First Aid for Groomers certificate upon completion of your courses!<\/li>\n<li>QC\u2019s tutors are Certified Master Groomers with decades of experience in the industry!<\/li>\n<li>You\u2019ll be training at a school that has been pioneering the e-learning experience since 1984 and holds <a href=\"\/about\/#BBB\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">an A+ ranking<\/a> from the Better Business Bureau!<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n[\/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;11807&#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]Do YOU agree that all groomers should need to have a dog groomer certification in order to legally work? 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