{"id":13392,"date":"2021-08-05T04:00:36","date_gmt":"2021-08-05T08:00:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.doggroomingcourse.com\/?p=13392"},"modified":"2021-08-05T04:00:36","modified_gmt":"2021-08-05T08:00:36","slug":"a-day-in-the-life-of-a-dog-groomer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.qcpetstudies.com\/blog\/2021\/08\/a-day-in-the-life-of-a-dog-groomer","title":{"rendered":"A Day in the Life of a Dog Groomer"},"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]<em>Dream of a career in professional grooming? <a href=\"https:\/\/www.doggroomingcourse.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">QC Pet Studies<\/a> graduate, April Costigan, is here to show you what a day in the life of a dog groomer looks like! This way, you&#8217;ll know exactly what to expect!<\/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;][image_with_animation image_url=&#8221;13399&#8243; 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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\/2021\/08\/a-day-in-the-life-of-a-dog-groomer\/#Breaking_Down_a_Day_in_the_Life_of_a_Dog_Groomer\" >Breaking Down a Day in the Life of a Dog Groomer<\/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\/2021\/08\/a-day-in-the-life-of-a-dog-groomer\/#The_Start_of_My_Day_as_a_Dog_Groomer\" >The Start of My Day as a Dog Groomer<\/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\/2021\/08\/a-day-in-the-life-of-a-dog-groomer\/#And_There_You_Have_It_A_Typical_Day_in_the_Life_of_a_Dog_Groomer\" >And There You Have It: A Typical Day in the Life of a Dog Groomer!<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Breaking_Down_a_Day_in_the_Life_of_a_Dog_Groomer\"><\/span>Breaking Down a Day in the Life of a Dog Groomer<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]The life of a dog groomer is very glamorous. It involves non-stop hobnobbing with famous people and money just <em>falling<\/em> out of our sequined bags. Also, the flash of the \u201cpuparazzi\u201d cameras going off in our face is constant.<\/p>\n<p>No, I\u2019m just kidding! <span id=\"emoji-info-value\">&#x1f61d;<\/span><\/p>\n<p>While it may not be <em>that<\/em> exciting, a day in the life of a dog groomer is still pretty adventurous &#8211; and definitely rewarding! I own my own business and have my own studio. As a result, I get to manage my own time. There&#8217;s a lot of work involved, though.<\/p>\n<p>So, if you&#8217;re interested in knowing what it&#8217;s truly like to be a professional dog groomer, then let me tell you how a typical day goes for me![\/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_Start_of_My_Day_as_a_Dog_Groomer\"><\/span>The Start of My Day as a Dog Groomer<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]\n<h3>First Thing&#8217;s First&#8230;<\/h3>\n[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;30&#8243;][vc_column_text]Each morning, I check my schedule so I can prepare myself for what I\u2019ll be doing that day. On an average day, I groom 5 dogs and work a 10-hour day. Some days, I&#8217;ll only groom 3 really big, hairy dogs, since those take longer. Other days, I can groom 6 really small dogs, so long as they don\u2019t have complicated coats or requested cuts.<\/p>\n<p>In the life of a dog groomer, it\u2019s important to always prepare yourself for what\u2019s to come. My grooming day begins at 7:00 a.m. Since I own my own studio, I arrange my schedule so that when one dog is arriving, the last one is departing. My day usually ends at 5:00 p.m. &#8211; and no, I do not take a lunch break. (Although that&#8217;s mostly just due to personal preference.)[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;30&#8243;][vc_column_text]\n<h3>Getting My Grooming Space Ready<\/h3>\n[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;30&#8243;][vc_column_text]Once I know what\u2019s on my schedule for the day, I&#8217;ll prepare my grooming space. First, I lay out all the tools I\u2019ll be needing; making sure I have plenty of shampoo prepared. I buy the big, concentrated gallon jugs and dilute the shampoo with water for the proper mixture.<\/p>\n<p>Next, I get fresh water bowls ready and put my own dogs in a separate pen that&#8217;s just for them. They always like to be in the same area that I\u2019m in, which keeps them happy and quiet.<\/p>\n<p>Finally, I turn on some nice music. I tend to pick something that entertains me, but <a href=\"https:\/\/www.petmd.com\/dog\/science-behind-calming-dogs-sound\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">does <em>not<\/em> aggravate the dogs<\/a>. Music adds a level of relaxation for me, which transfers to the dogs I work on. It\u2019s really very pleasant![\/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;13409&#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<h3>My First Client of the Day<\/h3>\n[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;30&#8243;][vc_column_text]I greet my first client at 7:00 a.m. If they are a new client, I have them sign a grooming contract. This grants me permission to groom their dog. Next, they fill out an additional form which gives me their name, address, and phone number. Moreover, this same form provides me with information about their dog, such as the contact details for their <a href=\"\/2017\/04\/distinguish-role-vet-vs-groomer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">veterinarian<\/a> (in case of an emergency).<\/p>\n<p>Afterwards, we have a brief conversation about how they would like their dog groomed. Then the client departs and their dog stays with me. I always begin with a nice \u201cbefore\u201d picture of the dog and text it to my client. This is because I like for them to have a visual of their dog before he\/she is groomed.[\/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;13411&#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<h3>Starting with The Prep Work<\/h3>\n[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;30&#8243;][vc_column_text]We then get started with all the <a href=\"\/2020\/07\/dog-grooming-training-the-importance-of-prep-work-before-styling-part-1\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">prep work<\/a> first. For example. some of this work will include:[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;30&#8243;]<div class=\"nectar-fancy-ul\" data-list-icon=\"icon-salient-thin-line\" data-animation=\"true\" data-animation-delay=\"1\" data-color=\"accent-color\" data-spacing=\"default\" data-alignment=\"left\"> \n<ul>\n<li>Trimming the dog&#8217;s toenails<\/li>\n<li>Cleaning their ears<\/li>\n<li>Trimming the hair out of the footpads<\/li>\n<li>Completing a sanitary trim<\/li>\n<li>Thoroughly brushing the dog out in order to remove any mats or debris stuck in the coat<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n <\/div>[divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;30&#8243;][vc_column_text]After this, we head for the tub. I like to send a second photo to my client of their dog before or after the bath. Personally, I think it&#8217;s helpful to keep the client updated on where we&#8217;re currently at in the grooming process.<\/p>\n<p>I like to make it extra cute, too. So, I sometimes wrap the dog in a towel and make her look extra snuggly. My clients <em>love<\/em> these types of photos. 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Personally, I NEVER cage dry a dog. Instead, I take the time to ensure that all the curl is blown out of curly coats. Plus, I ensure all the extra hair is blown out of shedding coats.<\/p>\n<p>Admittedly, this process can be quite messy! So, while I do this, I have my vacuum cleaner nearby. This way, I can quickly suck up extra hair that just <a href=\"\/2021\/07\/all-about-groomers-lung\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">keeps circulating around in the air<\/a> during the blow drying process.<\/p>\n<p>I like a clean shop, so I sometimes need to vacuum 8 times per day! While this may sound a bit tedious, it&#8217;s still critical. 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I do this for a couple of reasons.\u00a0 Firstly, many of my clients post their dog\u2019s grooming experience on Facebook or other social media sites. I feel that if I provide them with a really cute photo, they&#8217;re more likely to use the one <em>I<\/em> took, instead of one that may not be as cute. Having my clients share my photos online, and reference my business and me, is <a href=\"\/2020\/04\/5-ways-to-get-more-clients-for-your-dog-grooming-business\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">free advertising<\/a>!<\/p>\n<p>Secondly, I like to have photos that I can use on my <em>own<\/em> website. I find that if I ask my clients if I can use their dog\u2019s photo in an advertising campaign, many of them are so excited that they readily agree. It\u2019s just good marketing. I mean, look at Hazel in the shot below. 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Rarely do I have a client that picks up a dog late. So, as one dog is departing, my next dog arrives.<\/p>\n<p>Once the first client has paid their bill and picked up their dog, the next client has dropped their dog off. As soon as\u00a0<em>that\u00a0<\/em>client has filled out any necessary paperwork and has also departed, I\u2019m ready to work on my next dog.[\/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<h3>Moving Onto the Next Dog Groom<\/h3>\n[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;30&#8243;][vc_column_text]Before I actually start, I do take my own dogs out for a quick potty break. Of course, my client&#8217;s dog is welcome to come, too. Once everyone is back inside, I make sure to quickly clean my equipment. This way, my scissors, clipper blades, combs, and table are all sanitized and ready for the next groom. This only takes about 3-5 minutes, so be sure to <em>take <\/em>that time to <a href=\"\/2020\/03\/how-to-keep-yourself-and-your-clients-safe-during-the-coronavirus-outbreak\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">clean your equipment<\/a> between appointments!<\/p>\n<p>I go through the above process about 5 times throughout my day, in order to accommodate my 5 dogs. As I mentioned earlier, I don\u2019t take a lunch break. That said, when I let my dogs out for potty breaks, I <em>do<\/em> have a quick snack. 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I&#8217;m running a legitimate, licensed business. As such, it&#8217;s critical that I always keep accurate books. I go to my office and enter new clients into my bookkeeping software. I&#8217;ll also create invoices for the clients of the day and record how they paid for their service (i.e. credit card, e-transfer, cash, check, etc.).<\/p>\n<p>Next, I prepare any cash for deposit via an ATM machine. I make a bulk deposit once a week. All other forms of payment can be completed electronically. Moreover, once a month, I reconcile my checking account with the statement from the bank.<\/p>\n<p>Near the end of my day, I&#8217;ll also make supply purchases online and record those purchases in my books as well. 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Sometimes, my back is aching by the end of my shift. My knees hurt from kneeling on the floor, in order to get the best angle for trimming little doggie necks. Usually, I have hair in my eyes.<\/p>\n<p>However, I love EVERY minute of it! It\u2019s my dream job, and I&#8217;m very happy that I get to have a career doing something I&#8217;m so passionate about. I love my doggy clients (and their humans are pretty awesome, too).<\/p>\n<p>I hope YOU enjoy dog grooming as much as I do. 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