{"id":5949,"date":"2017-11-01T07:00:55","date_gmt":"2017-11-01T11:00:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.doggroomingcourse.com\/?p=5949"},"modified":"2017-11-01T07:00:55","modified_gmt":"2017-11-01T11:00:55","slug":"need-dog-grooming-license","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.qcpetstudies.com\/blog\/2017\/11\/need-dog-grooming-license","title":{"rendered":"Do You Need a Dog Grooming License?"},"content":{"rendered":"[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]Professional dog grooming is a fabulously rewarding career that will allow you <a href=\"https:\/\/www.doggroomingcourse.com\/2017\/08\/dog-groomers-salary-much-will-make\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">to\u00a0make a decent salary <\/a>while caring for animals on a daily basis. As with any career decision, however, there are some details you\u2019ll need to figure out, such as where to obtain your dog groomer certification and whether or not you need a license to practice.<\/p>\n<p>Fear not \u2013 we know how daunting it can be to start a new career, so we\u2019ve put together some guidelines for you about dog grooming licenses! Read on to find out what they are, if you need one, and how to get one in order to start your career on the right foot!<\/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\/11\/need-dog-grooming-license\/#The_basics\" >The basics<\/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\/11\/need-dog-grooming-license\/#Defining_features\" >Defining features<\/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\/11\/need-dog-grooming-license\/#Licenses_dont_stand_alone\" >Licenses don\u2019t stand alone<\/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\/11\/need-dog-grooming-license\/#So%E2%80%A6do_you_need_one\" >So\u2026do you need one?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_basics\"><\/span>The basics<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Before we get into the nitty gritty of whether dog groomers need licenses, it\u2019s important to understand just what a dog grooming license is. Think about a driver\u2019s license \u2013 it\u2019s an official document that demonstrates the individual\u2019s suitability to drive a car, and be on the road with other vehicles. It shows that the individual has undergone proper training and testing, and that an authoritative body has given them the green light (no pun intended) to be a fully licensed driver.[\/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;][image_with_animation image_url=&#8221;5950&#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;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]In some ways, dog grooming licenses are similar. However, unlike driver\u2019s licenses, the regulations around dog grooming licenses vary from region to region, so there is no one-size-fits-all explanation in terms of what a license entails. It all depends on where you live and what that particular governing body states.<\/p>\n<p>Some areas won\u2019t need a license at all, while others may need aspiring dog groomers to complete a certification or exam. Each location is different, so make sure you know the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.doggroomingcourse.com\/2017\/10\/dog-grooming-license-vs-certification-difference\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">difference between a grooming certification and license<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Defining_features\"><\/span>Defining features<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Let\u2019s delve deeper into what exactly a dog grooming license means for a groomer\u2026<\/p>\n<p>In general, there are no licensing requirements to be a professional groomer. However, as mentioned above, every state is different. Do your research to educate yourself on what\u2019s required in your area \u2013 you certainly don\u2019t want to put yourself through the rigorous process of obtaining a license if you don\u2019t need one, and by the same token, you don\u2019t want to find out too late that you can\u2019t run a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.doggroomingcourse.com\/2017\/09\/start-dog-grooming-business\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">dog grooming business <\/a>without one! If you spend some time researching and discover that you <em>do <\/em>need a license to run a grooming salon, simply give your local government a call and request an application.<\/p>\n<p>While you\u2019ll still need to do your due diligence to find out what\u2019s required of your own state, we can confidently tell you that there are several states that require groomers to hold a pet care center license to operate a pet grooming business, and you\u2019ll need to obtain that license directly from the state itself.[\/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;][image_with_animation image_url=&#8221;5951&#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;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]As well, some states require freelance dog groomers with their own business to hold a Pet Grooming Facility License or regional certification. What this means for freelance groomers is that their facility will need to be licensed before they can start scheduling appointments and bringing in animals for a groom. These features of dog grooming licenses are essential to keep in mind as you inform yourself about what\u2019s required, as you\u2019ll already have a sense of existing regulations, and won\u2019t run into too many surprises.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Full disclosure: <\/strong>Getting started on your application as soon as possible is a great idea, as it won\u2019t happen overnight and you want to set the wheels in motion quickly.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Licenses_dont_stand_alone\"><\/span>Licenses don\u2019t stand alone<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>This is an extremely important point, and one that we hope sticks with you <em>long<\/em> after you finish this article. While dog grooming licenses are important (and sometimes needed for businesses), they are not meant to stand on their own.<\/p>\n<p>As you begin your career as a dog groomer, you\u2019ll need to make sure you\u2019re <strong>properly trained and certified <\/strong>\u2013 not only will a professional certification set you apart from other dog groomers, you\u2019ll also be fully equipped with the tools and knowledge to handle any situation. Understanding what could potentially be hazardous to you and the pups in your salon, and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.doggroomingcourse.com\/2017\/06\/risky-business-need-dog-grooming-course\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">knowing how to deal with emergency situations<\/a> are key for professional dog groomers. You\u2019ll learn all you need to know about these things in a dog grooming course![\/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;][image_with_animation image_url=&#8221;5952&#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;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]Who wants to start their professional career without confidence? Not us! Discover some of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.doggroomingcourse.com\/2016\/12\/pros-cons-dog-grooming-classes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">pros and cons of dog grooming classes<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"So%E2%80%A6do_you_need_one\"><\/span>So\u2026do you need one?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>It\u2019s the million dollar question, and likely the reason you decided to take a read through this article. Dog grooming licenses don\u2019t have a one-size-fits-all definition, and neither does this question \u2013 your own interests and career goals, as well as the regulations in your state, are what will determine whether you need a license or not.<\/p>\n<p>In terms of your own aspirations, you may have your heart set on running a dog grooming business one day and being your own boss. In this case, you\u2019ll definitely want to take some time to research into whether or not you need a business license in order to make this dream come true. If you need a dog grooming license as a business owner and don\u2019t have one, this will be a roadblock. \u00a0If, on the other hand, you\u2019re keen on working within a salon and improving your skills for a year or two while learning from an expert, you may not need a license at all and can pursue a dog groomer certification alone.<\/p>\n<p>Take some time to envision what you want your career as a dog groomer to look like, and then take steps from there to obtain all the professional training (and documentation) you need. We wish you the best of luck!<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">Want to enroll in a dog grooming course? 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