{"id":5291,"date":"2017-09-11T07:00:02","date_gmt":"2017-09-11T11:00:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.doggroomingcourse.com\/?p=5291"},"modified":"2017-09-11T07:00:02","modified_gmt":"2017-09-11T11:00:02","slug":"5-benefits-starting-second-career-grooming","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.qcpetstudies.com\/blog\/2017\/09\/5-benefits-starting-second-career-grooming","title":{"rendered":"5 Benefits to Starting a Second Career in Grooming"},"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; delay=&#8221;250&#8243;][vc_column_text]After first trying your hand in various office positions, going from desk job to desk job, you may have found that you didn\u2019t actually enjoy them. Perhaps you felt rushed into taking up a dull career when you were younger because you just wanted to make a quick buck and didn\u2019t have the time to find out what you truly loved doing. But if there\u2019s any benefit to living in 2017, it\u2019s that you have the freedom to switch careers decades into adulthood and still find success.<\/p>\n<p>Please don\u2019t try to get into dog grooming just because you think it looks easy\u2014spoiler alert: it\u2019s not! You\u2019d be surprised just how mentally and physically demanding this job is. But if you\u2019re a stead-fast animal lover who is obsessed with these adorable canines and want to find out if starting a second career in grooming is right for you, keep reading![\/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;][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\/2017\/09\/5-benefits-starting-second-career-grooming\/#1_Its_hands-on\" >1.\u00a0\u00a0 It\u2019s hands-on!<\/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\/09\/5-benefits-starting-second-career-grooming\/#2_Good_profit_margins\" >2.\u00a0\u00a0 Good profit margins<\/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\/2017\/09\/5-benefits-starting-second-career-grooming\/#3_Unrestricted_flexibility\" >3.\u00a0\u00a0 Unrestricted flexibility<\/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\/2017\/09\/5-benefits-starting-second-career-grooming\/#4_Creativity\" >4.\u00a0\u00a0 Creativity<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qcpetstudies.com\/blog\/2017\/09\/5-benefits-starting-second-career-grooming\/#5_Its_rewarding\" >5.\u00a0\u00a0 It\u2019s rewarding<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Its_hands-on\"><\/span>1.\u00a0\u00a0 It\u2019s hands-on!<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Weather\u2019s got you down? What\u2019s a better way to pick up your mood than a dog\u2019s ever-present sunny disposition? This high-contact occupation is not for the faint of heart\u2014groomers have to pick up a dog 4 times during the grooming appointment. You won\u2019t always encounter easy-to-work-with dogs, but when you do, it has the potential to make your whole day brighter.<\/p>\n<p>Interacting with a number of fun, loving animals on the daily can give you some of the most satisfying careers out there in the job market. Think about it\u2014have you ever had one-on-one interactions with an excited puppy where you haven\u2019t walked away smiling? You\u2019ll always be learning from these furry companions. No two dogs are the same, and you can develop some trusting relationships between yourself, the dog, and their owner.[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;50&#8243;][image_with_animation image_url=&#8221;5295&#8243; alignment=&#8221;&#8221; animation=&#8221;Fade In&#8221; box_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; max_width=&#8221;100%&#8221; delay=&#8221;250&#8243;][\/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;][vc_column_text]\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Good_profit_margins\"><\/span>2.\u00a0\u00a0 Good profit margins<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A career in dog grooming is relatively easy to get into. You aren\u2019t required to attend a college for many years or get a formal degree in order to start. In fact, a lot of regions don\u2019t require any education at all to enter into the dog grooming industry. While a lot of groomers learn their skills in apprenticing for an established professional, getting a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.doggroomingcourse.com\/dog-grooming-certifications-pros-cons\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">certificate<\/a> can be well worth the money.<\/p>\n<p>As such, you won\u2019t have to pay back a hefty student loan and you can even save money on overhead costs if you start off in mobile grooming before investing in a salon. Since start-up costs can be kept relatively low depending on the type of clients you choose to work with, you can turn a profit in no time![\/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=\"3_Unrestricted_flexibility\"><\/span>3.\u00a0\u00a0 Unrestricted flexibility<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>You are allowed to be choosey if you are your own boss! Want to work only with cocker spaniels? Sure, why not? See an opportunity to do a stint in the dog show industry? Go for it! You\u2019re your own boss and that means you get a lot more flexibility than other careers. On top of choosing your own clients, you can choose how much you wish to charge for your services, and the hours you wish to work. These are all assets if you\u2019re juggling a part-time job or you have kids you\u2019ve got to take care of. This kind of flexibility can extend even to your working environment.<\/p>\n<p>While many groomers work in full-fledged dog grooming salons, some dogs who desperately need grooming may not be comfortable entering a foreign salon for a groomer to work on them. As such, many groomers expand to have mobile dog grooming salons once they find success in their brick-and-mortar salons.[\/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;][image_with_animation image_url=&#8221;5296&#8243; alignment=&#8221;&#8221; animation=&#8221;Fade In&#8221; box_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; max_width=&#8221;100%&#8221; delay=&#8221;250&#8243;][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;50&#8243;][vc_column_text]\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Creativity\"><\/span>4.\u00a0\u00a0 Creativity<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Grooming can be quite technical, but it doesn\u2019t mean that there isn\u2019t room for any fun. Nobody is expecting you to be continuously innovative and avant-garde with your grooming skills, but this isn\u2019t a field for those who enjoy strictly doing services that are procedure-driven. Not to say that following safe practices\u2014especially when it comes to sanitation\u2014are optional, but there will be times when a client will come and ask you to do a creative dye job on their pet.<\/p>\n<p>We\u2019ve all seen some <a href=\"http:\/\/www.dailymail.co.uk\/femail\/article-5231385\/Owners-share-photos-dogs-disaster-haircuts.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">hideous grooming disasters<\/a>, but there\u2019s nothing wrong with bringing in some flair to the grooming table. Sometimes it can be as easy as applying a cute top knot on a Maltese! Creative dog grooming can be one of the most bizarre branches of grooming, but as long as you\u2019re doing it safely and are concerned with the dog\u2019s needs first and foremost (before diving into that super-funky design their owner wants), you\u2019ll be all right![\/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;][vc_column_text]\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Its_rewarding\"><\/span>5.\u00a0\u00a0 It\u2019s rewarding<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you like a job that\u2019s physically demanding and dislike working in a boring environment where every day is the same, you\u2019d probably enjoy dog grooming. One of the most obvious rewards is getting to see the owners\u2019 beaming faces when they see their freshly groomed pup after a long-awaited appointment. But the truly rewarding part is knowing that you\u2019ve improved a canine\u2019s health.<\/p>\n<p>You&#8217;re often the first person to notice if a dog has a skin condition or if its matted hairs are causing it pain. You can provide it with instant relief in some cases, bringing a cheery grin right to its faces \u2013 or you\u2019ll be able to redirect them to a vet before anything gets worse.<\/p>\n<p>Not all dogs are able to secure grooming services, though. If you want to give back to the community, there\u2019s no better way than volunteering your grooming skills at an animal shelter! You\u2019d be amazed at how fast <a href=\"http:\/\/www.cbc.ca\/news\/trending\/new-york-man-grooms-shelter-dogs-free-1.3477123\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">groomed dogs are able to find a good home<\/a> after a coat trim and a nice bath![\/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;][vc_column_text]A lot of owners are starting to bring their dogs in for regular grooming appointments\u2014the demand is going up, and there simply aren\u2019t enough groomers to meet the demand! In an industry where professionals aren\u2019t disposable, you\u2019ll always find work.[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;50&#8243;][vc_column_text]\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">Thinking about taking a dog grooming course?\u00a0Consider doing it online! Check out our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.doggroomingcourse.com\/2017\/08\/dog-grooming-course-sample-practical-assignments\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Dog Grooming course sample<\/a> to see how you\u2019ll complete practical assignments!<\/h3>\n[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;40&#8243;][\/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>Don&#8217;t miss out on these five benefits of starting a second career in dog grooming!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":7,"featured_media":5309,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[5,19],"tags":[],"ppma_author":[357],"class_list":{"0":"post-5291","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-career-advice","8":"category-grooming"},"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>5 Benefits to Starting a Second Career in Grooming - Sniffin&#039; Around<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Considering a new career path to bring excitement into your life? 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