{"id":5066,"date":"2017-08-30T07:00:56","date_gmt":"2017-08-30T11:00:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.doggroomingcourse.com\/?p=5066"},"modified":"2017-08-30T07:00:56","modified_gmt":"2017-08-30T11:00:56","slug":"choose-dog-grooming-school","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.qcpetstudies.com\/blog\/2017\/08\/choose-dog-grooming-school","title":{"rendered":"How to Choose a Dog Grooming School"},"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]Before you can land a job, you\u2019ve got to learn how to do things right! You know this from attending elementary and high school for over a decade! So if you want to know how to be a dog groomer\u2026 you already know what you have to do.<\/p>\n<p>Sure, typical <a href=\"https:\/\/www.doggroomingcourse.com\/2017\/05\/job-description-of-a-professional-dog-groomer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">dog grooming job descriptions<\/a> don\u2019t ask about formal education, but that doesn\u2019t mean you should write off all animal grooming schools! Learning from industry professionals who are doing the work you want to do will give you valuable insight into what a career in dog grooming is all about. You\u2019re still going to make mistakes along the way, but at least you\u2019ll be corrected and guided by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.doggroomingcourse.com\/tutors\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">instructors<\/a> who has plenty of experience and\u00a0know what they\u2019re doing!<\/p>\n<p>Deciding on which dog grooming academy to attend is a feat on its own. Since there are so many to choose from, we\u2019ve narrowed down a quick guide to finding the ideal school for your lifestyle. 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Once you add education into the mix, you could be heading straight for a breakdown.<\/p>\n<p>Never fear, you have plenty of options when it comes to dog grooming courses. First, look into how many hours per week you can *honestly* commit to the course. You can even write up a rough weekly schedule if it helps you visualize your time! Second, decide if you want to factor in travelling to and from a campus. If you&#8217;re willing to do it, know that it might eat up a good chunk of time from your other commitments.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re on a tight schedule and don\u2019t want to stress about making it across the city to your grooming class every week, consider your online options. Online dog grooming schools allow you to learn at your own pace, meaning you\u2019ll be able to build a personal schedule that can be adapted as you go.<\/p>\n<p><em>One thing to note here: <\/em>online grooming courses are for go-getters, so be sure you have <a href=\"https:\/\/www.doggroomingcourse.com\/2017\/07\/6-skills-need-enroll-dog-grooming-course-online\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">a good motivating factor<\/a>![\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;50&#8243;][image_with_animation image_url=&#8221;5070&#8243; alignment=&#8221;&#8221; animation=&#8221;Fade In&#8221; box_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; max_width=&#8221;100%&#8221;][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;50&#8243;][vc_column_text]\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Research_Potential_Dog_Grooming_Schools\"><\/span>Research Potential Dog Grooming Schools<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Research is one of the most important things you\u2019ll do at the start of your dog grooming career. Not only will you be doing research about the job itself, but you&#8217;ll also need to research potential training programs and what you need to get started. Finding your ideal school can be as easy as typing in \u201cdog grooming schools\u201d into Google. Since Google usually uses your current location as a guide, it will provide you with schools in your area, or courses that are accessible to you.<\/p>\n<p>Make sure you write down a long list of potential schools. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.doggroomingcourse.com\/2018\/08\/how-to-compare-accredited-online-pet-grooming-schools\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Compare accredited online grooming schools<\/a> \u2013 you don\u2019t want to choose from 3 options only to find that you\u2019ve been ripped off by a greedy campus![\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;50&#8243;][vc_column_text]\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Make_a_Short_List\"><\/span>Make a Short List<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Once you have a list of accredited and reputable dog grooming schools, it\u2019s time to narrow it down. We advise plotting all the schools and their pros and cons in a spreadsheet or table. You\u2019ll then be able to see what each school offers, and, more importantly, what they don\u2019t![\/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner top_padding=&#8221;2%&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221;][vc_column_inner 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; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243;]<div class=\"nectar-fancy-ul\" data-list-icon=\"fa fa-check\" data-animation=\"true\" data-animation-delay=\"250\" data-color=\"accent-color\" data-spacing=\"default\" data-alignment=\"left\"> Consider these factors when making your short-list:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Would you rather learn dog grooming online and at home, or in class?<\/li>\n<li>Who will be teaching you?<\/li>\n<li>How does the cost compare to the quality\/quantity of course materials?<\/li>\n<li>What designation will you receive once you graduate?<\/li>\n<li>How much is tuition for the course(s) you&#8217;re required to take?<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.doggroomingcourse.com\/2018\/02\/qcs-favorite-dog-grooming-assignments\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">What do the assignments look like<\/a>?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n <\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_column_text]Now, you may have to do this over a period of time\u2014say a few days or weeks\u2014in order to narrow down your final choices. This is fine! You should never rush your education, especially for a career where <a href=\"https:\/\/www.doggroomingcourse.com\/2017\/06\/risky-business-need-dog-grooming-course\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">proper knowledge and techniques are <em>so<\/em> important<\/a>.[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;50&#8243;][image_with_animation image_url=&#8221;5071&#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=\"Find_a_Career_Path\"><\/span>Find a Career Path<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Most people choose to attend a dog grooming course because they are looking to start a career in the industry. If that&#8217;s not your goal, then continue onto the next section.<\/p>\n<p>The career you ultimately want to end up in will have a slight impact on your choice of dog grooming course\u2014you need to know you\u2019re getting the proper education for what you want to do!<\/p>\n<p>You\u2019d be surprised by how many jobs there are for pet groomers. From mobile grooming to working in a pet salon to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.doggroomingcourse.com\/2017\/07\/groom-newly-rescued-dogs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">helping out at animal rescues and shelters<\/a>, there are a million different things you can do with a dog grooming certificate. In the famous words of Roxette, listen to your heart \u2013 find what\u2019s calling you to be a groomer and make a career out of it.[\/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner top_padding=&#8221;2%&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221;][vc_column_inner 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; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243;]<div class=\"nectar-fancy-ul\" data-list-icon=\"fa fa-check\" data-animation=\"true\" data-animation-delay=\"250\" data-color=\"accent-color\" data-spacing=\"default\" data-alignment=\"left\"> You\u2019ll want to make notes of the education and skills you need for your dream career, including:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Types of animals you\u2019ll work with<\/li>\n<li>Grooming skills and techniques you&#8217;ll need<\/li>\n<li>Grooming tools you\u2019ll need<\/li>\n<li>Level of experience<\/li>\n<li>Knowledge of behavior or anatomy<\/li>\n<li>Knowledge of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.doggroomingcourse.com\/2018\/01\/5-ways-pet-first-aid-can-save-dog-grooming-career\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">first aid<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n <\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;20&#8243;][image_with_animation image_url=&#8221;9332&#8243; alignment=&#8221;&#8221; animation=&#8221;Fade In&#8221; box_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; max_width=&#8221;100%&#8221;][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;20&#8243;][vc_column_text]\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ask_About_Resources\"><\/span>Ask About Resources<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Look at the level of support and availability of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.doggroomingcourse.com\/your-dog-grooming-career\/#career_resources\">resources<\/a> from each school. Just as every brick-and-mortar school has their own library to support their students, so should online schools. To take your dog grooming career to the next level, you\u2019ll have to build on the lessons taught in your dog grooming classes. A lot of it is independent work, but your chosen school should have the resources to help you on your journey.<\/p>\n<p>Resources can come in a variety of formats:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.doggroomingcourse.com\/learning-online\/dog-grooming-kit\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Professional dog grooming kit<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.doggroomingcourse.com\/dog-grooming-resources\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Reference guides<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Grooming tips and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.doggroomingcourse.com\/category\/career-advice\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">career resource blog articles<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.doggroomingcourse.com\/your-dog-grooming-career\/discounts-for-grooming-students\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Dog grooming equipment discounts<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Really, you want to be sure of two things:<\/p>\n<p>1) That you\u2019re getting what you pay for, and<\/p>\n<p>2) That you\u2019re getting a proper education and resources for your course AND career.<\/p>\n<p>All in all, choosing a professional dog grooming school can take time. When in doubt, feel free to reach out and contact them! After all, if a school doesn\u2019t provide you with good information and customer service, then why would you want to learn from them?[\/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 align=\"center\">Check out these <a href=\"https:\/\/www.doggroomingcourse.com\/2019\/01\/4-rules-you-must-follow-when-grooming-a-dog\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">4 rules you MUST follow when grooming a dog<\/a> from a professional dog groomer!<\/h3>\n[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;100&#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>Follow this guide to choosing the best dog grooming school for your career, and begin the rewarding journey of a groomer!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":5,"featured_media":9330,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[15],"tags":[],"ppma_author":[353],"class_list":{"0":"post-5066","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-education"},"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v26.8 (Yoast SEO v26.8) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-premium-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>How to Choose a Dog Grooming School - Sniffin&#039; Around<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"If you want to start a career in the pet industry, you need to get the right training. 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