{"id":3688,"date":"2017-05-12T07:00:36","date_gmt":"2017-05-12T11:00:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.doggroomingcourse.com\/?p=3688"},"modified":"2017-05-12T07:00:36","modified_gmt":"2017-05-12T11:00:36","slug":"how-to-become-a-dog-groomer-in-california","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.qcpetstudies.com\/blog\/2017\/05\/how-to-become-a-dog-groomer-in-california","title":{"rendered":"How to Become a Dog Groomer in California"},"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; top_padding=&#8221;2%&#8221; bottom_padding=&#8221;2%&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243;][vc_column enable_animation=&#8221;true&#8221; animation=&#8221;fade-in&#8221; 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; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221;][vc_column_text]When it comes to starting your dog grooming business, it\u2019s all about location. Choose an area populated by dog owners, dog-friendly parks and beaches. This will give you the best chance at finding new clients!<\/p>\n<p>California is a top choice for grooming businesses, but which city is best?<\/p>\n<p>Don\u2019t worry \u2013 we\u2019ve put together a guide to the best areas in this sunny state that will keep your studio buzzing with clients while you enjoy a great work-life balance!<\/p>\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\/2017\/05\/how-to-become-a-dog-groomer-in-california\/#Where_to_Work_in_California\" >Where to Work in California<\/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\/2017\/05\/how-to-become-a-dog-groomer-in-california\/#A_Dog_Groomers_Salary_in_California\" >A Dog Groomer\u2019s Salary in California<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_to_Work_in_California\"><\/span>Where to Work in California<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3>Location: San Francisco<\/h3>\n[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;40&#8243;][image_with_animation image_url=&#8221;8663&#8243; alignment=&#8221;&#8221; animation=&#8221;Fade In&#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; top_padding=&#8221;2%&#8221; bottom_padding=&#8221;2%&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243;][vc_column enable_animation=&#8221;true&#8221; animation=&#8221;fade-in&#8221; 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; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221;][vc_column_text]<strong>Perks: <\/strong>Dog-friendly restaurants and gyms, dog meetup groups.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Median household income:<\/strong> $78,378<\/p>\n<p>In active, outdoorsy San Francisco, dogs are given the royal treatment! This sunny city boasts 27 dog parks, and there are ample dog-friendly restaurants where owners can lounge on patios with their furry friends. San Francisco\u2019s famous trolley cars are also open to dogs, and they are also welcome on ferries.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.doggroomingcourse.com\/2016\/12\/new-year-new-career-career-dog-grooming-can\/\">Becoming a dog groomer<\/a> in San Francisco will allow your business to thrive \u2013 with the amount of dogs that live in this city, you\u2019re likely to be run off your feet with grooming duties!<\/p>\n<p>The median household income is higher than average, and San Francisco is well-known for being an expensive city. Because of this, dog owners are likely to spend what they need to in order to keep their pooches happy and healthy, which means higher salary potential for groomers![\/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; top_padding=&#8221;2%&#8221; bottom_padding=&#8221;2%&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243;][vc_column enable_animation=&#8221;true&#8221; animation=&#8221;fade-in&#8221; 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; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221;][vc_column_text]\n<h3>Location: Carmel-by-the-Sea<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Perks: <\/strong>Dog friendly restaurants, bars, and beaches.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Median Household Income: <\/strong>$62,460[\/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; top_padding=&#8221;2%&#8221; bottom_padding=&#8221;2%&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243;][vc_column enable_animation=&#8221;true&#8221; animation=&#8221;fade-in&#8221; 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; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221;][image_with_animation image_url=&#8221;8665&#8243; alignment=&#8221;&#8221; animation=&#8221;Fade In&#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; top_padding=&#8221;2%&#8221; bottom_padding=&#8221;2%&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243;][vc_column enable_animation=&#8221;true&#8221; animation=&#8221;fade-in&#8221; 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; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221;][vc_column_text]As a dog groomer, you want to be in a city that values its four-legged citizens. Carmel-by-the-Sea, the number one dog-friendly town in America, is an ideal location for professional groomers. Not only is this lovely Californian city home to many dog owners, it provides amenities like water bowls, treats, and biodegradable bags, and encourages dogs to enjoy life with their owners.<\/p>\n<p>With a median income of $62,460, this area is one in which families live comfortably. Dog owners will seek out qualified groomers to maintain their pal\u2019s health. You can get creative with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.doggroomingcourse.com\/2016\/09\/packaging-pricing-grooming-services\/\">your pricing and packaging<\/a> in Carmel-by-the-Sea &#8211; your clients will likely have more than one dog, and already take an active interest in dog-related activities.<\/p>\n<p>Offering a discount for clients with multiple dogs, or setting up a client referral program, would be competitive add-ons for your dog grooming business in this city!<\/p>\n<h3>Location: Los Angeles<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Perks: <\/strong>Dog-friendly parks, trails, and beaches.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Median Household Income: <\/strong>$55,909<\/p>\n<p>Ah\u2026Los Angeles. This sprawling metropolis may be known as the home of Hollywood, but its dogs enjoy celebrity status as well! Besides offering dozens of dog parks, Los Angeles is also full of beautiful hiking trails and jogging paths that don\u2019t require dogs to be on a leash. How\u2019s that for freedom?<\/p>\n<p>Professional dog groomers are a dime a dozen in glitzy L.A, so you\u2019ll have some strong competition if you decide to start your grooming business here. Set yourself apart by \u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.doggroomingcourse.com\/2017\/04\/how-to-get-creative-with-your-dog-grooming-business\/\">being creative<\/a> \u2013 hold special events in your salon to bring in clients and their furry friends, and hold regular contests that keep everyone engaged![\/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; top_padding=&#8221;2%&#8221; bottom_padding=&#8221;2%&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243;][vc_column enable_animation=&#8221;true&#8221; animation=&#8221;fade-in&#8221; 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; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221;][image_with_animation image_url=&#8221;8666&#8243; alignment=&#8221;&#8221; animation=&#8221;Fade In&#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; top_padding=&#8221;2%&#8221; bottom_padding=&#8221;2%&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243;][vc_column enable_animation=&#8221;true&#8221; animation=&#8221;fade-in&#8221; 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; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221;][vc_column_text]\n<h3>Location: San Diego<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Perks: <\/strong>Dog-friendly hotels, shops, restaurants and beaches<\/p>\n<p><strong>Median Household Income: <\/strong>$63,000<\/p>\n<p>About 500 miles down the coast from San Francisco lies San Diego. This city may be famous for sunny weather and gorgeous beaches, but did you know that it\u2019s also the dog surfing capital of the world? It actually holds a dog surfing competition every year!<\/p>\n<p>As a professional dog groomer in San Diego, you can reap the benefits of the warm climate with a healthy work-life balance (due to the city\u2019s laid-back attitude!). Like San Francisco, San Diego is an expensive city to live in and visit, so your clients will likely be white-collared professionals who will pay what\u2019s needed to care for their pets.[\/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; top_padding=&#8221;2%&#8221; bottom_padding=&#8221;2%&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243;][vc_column enable_animation=&#8221;true&#8221; animation=&#8221;fade-in&#8221; 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; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221;][vc_column_text]\n<h3>Location: Belmont Shore<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Perks: <\/strong>Dog parades and contests, parks, stores, and restaurants<\/p>\n<p><strong>Median Household Income: <\/strong>$52,944<\/p>\n<p>A neighborhood in the Long Beach area, Belmont Shore is a dog\u2019s paradise (which means it\u2019s a fantastic location for groomers!). Second Street is famous for its pet-friendly boutiques, dog grooming salons, and a restaurant called Pawbar that hosts dog parties! For a dog groomer starting their own business, Second Street on Belmont Shore would be an excellent area to check out.<\/p>\n<p>Because this is a highly competitive area for dog groomers, with an abundance of available professionals in a short radius, you\u2019ll need to set yourself apart. Having a\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.doggroomingcourse.com\/online-courses\/\">proper dog grooming certification<\/a> will show clients that you are fully qualified and able to care for their dog in the best way 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; top_padding=&#8221;2%&#8221; bottom_padding=&#8221;2%&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243;][vc_column enable_animation=&#8221;true&#8221; animation=&#8221;fade-in&#8221; 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; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221;][image_with_animation image_url=&#8221;3691&#8243; alignment=&#8221;&#8221; animation=&#8221;Fade In&#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; top_padding=&#8221;2%&#8221; bottom_padding=&#8221;2%&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243;][vc_column enable_animation=&#8221;true&#8221; animation=&#8221;fade-in&#8221; 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; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221;][vc_column_text]\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_Dog_Groomers_Salary_in_California\"><\/span>A Dog Groomer\u2019s Salary in California<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In terms of the dog grooming salary you can expect in this sunny state, a realistic range is between $25,000 and $45,000 (USD) per year. This will be higher in cities such as Carmel-by-the-Sea and San Francisco, which have a higher median income and more dog lovers!<\/p>\n<p>With experience and a growing client list, you\u2019ll be able to work your way up to a higher grooming salary. As a freelance dog groomer, you can set your own prices and have the potential to work with more (or less) clients. In a salon, you\u2019ll enjoy fixed rates and solid hours. You can also get a glimpse of what it\u2019s like to run a salon![\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;full_width_content&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; top_padding=&#8221;2%&#8221; bottom_padding=&#8221;2%&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243;][vc_column enable_animation=&#8221;true&#8221; animation=&#8221;fade-in&#8221; 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; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; delay=&#8221;250&#8243;][vc_column_text]Starting your dog grooming career in one of these Californian cities is an excellent way to increase your skills and advance your career as a dog groomer! You\u2019ll also be able to relax on the beach in your spare time \u2013 what could be better than that?<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">Considering a career as a professional dog groomer? <a href=\"https:\/\/www.doggroomingcourse.com\/2016\/09\/being-a-dog-groomer-perks\/\">Here are 7 serious perks of this career path<\/a>!<\/h3>\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; top_padding=&#8221;2%&#8221; bottom_padding=&#8221;2%&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243;][vc_column enable_animation=&#8221;true&#8221; animation=&#8221;fade-in&#8221; 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; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; delay=&#8221;250&#8243;][recent_posts style=&#8221;default&#8221; category=&#8221;all&#8221; columns=&#8221;3&#8243; posts_per_page=&#8221;3&#8243;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When it comes to starting your dog grooming business, choose California! 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