{"id":6174,"date":"2017-11-17T10:00:21","date_gmt":"2017-11-17T15:00:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.doggroomingcourse.com\/?p=6174"},"modified":"2017-11-17T10:00:21","modified_gmt":"2017-11-17T15:00:21","slug":"long-take-start-career-pet-grooming","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.qcpetstudies.com\/blog\/2017\/11\/long-take-start-career-pet-grooming","title":{"rendered":"How Long Does It Take to Start a Career in Pet Grooming?"},"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; 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; enable_animation=&#8221;true&#8221; animation=&#8221;fade-in&#8221; delay=&#8221;250&#8243;][vc_column_text]If you love dogs and the idea of becoming a dog groomer appeals to you, you probably can\u2019t wait to get trained and start working in the field. But there are many different steps to complete before reaching a point where you\u2019re comfortable enough to call yourself a professional dog groomer.<br \/>\nYou have to complete your training, gain experience through practice, decide the direction of your business, and then put everything into motion! It sounds like a lengthy process, but your hard work will pay off and lead to a highly rewarding career.<\/p>\n<p>Keep reading to find out how long it will take to start your dog grooming career!<\/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\/long-take-start-career-pet-grooming\/#Professional_Training_Learn_How_to_Be_a_Dog_Groomer\" >Professional Training: Learn How to Be 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\/2017\/11\/long-take-start-career-pet-grooming\/#Practice_and_Volunteering\" >Practice and Volunteering<\/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\/long-take-start-career-pet-grooming\/#Starting_Your_Dog_Grooming_Business\" >Starting Your Dog Grooming Business<\/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\/long-take-start-career-pet-grooming\/#Reflect_and_Evaluate\" >Reflect and Evaluate<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Professional_Training_Learn_How_to_Be_a_Dog_Groomer\"><\/span>Professional Training: Learn How to Be a Dog Groomer<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In most jurisdictions, formal education for dog groomers is not required. Theoretically, someone can just wake up one morning, decide they\u2019re a dog groomer, and that\u2019s completely legal and possible! But would they know how to brush, bathe, and trim the coats of different dog breeds? Do they know how to clean ears without causing a serious infection? Likely not! There are two main ways that aspiring groomers gain training and experience: a dog grooming course and an apprenticeship under an experienced groomer. Let\u2019s examine them both![\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;50&#8243;][image_with_animation image_url=&#8221;6183&#8243; alignment=&#8221;&#8221; animation=&#8221;Fade In&#8221; border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; box_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; max_width=&#8221;100%&#8221; delay=&#8221;250&#8243;][\/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; 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; enable_animation=&#8221;true&#8221; animation=&#8221;fade-in&#8221; delay=&#8221;250&#8243;][vc_column_text]\n<h3>Dog Grooming Course<\/h3>\n<p><em>Duration: 1 year<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.doggroomingcourse.com\/online-courses\/dog-grooming\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">dog grooming course<\/a> should teach you the basics behind grooming, techniques to identify problems and issues, and the ability to pinpoint the type of grooming needed by examining bodies or knowing breed standards. It\u2019s also incredibly important to have a training program that is attentive to safety, sanitation, and health. These are real animals and small mistakes with a pair of scissors can have major consequences! Even if you choose not to take a grooming course, you\u2019ll want to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.doggroomingcourse.com\/2018\/01\/5-ways-pet-first-aid-can-save-dog-grooming-career\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">take a first aid course anyway<\/a>\u2014you don\u2019t want to be helpless if something were to happen to a dog in your care!<\/p>\n<p>Look for a course with internship opportunities or a practicum component. You can\u2019t charge for your services if all you\u2019ve done is read about how to clip a dog\u2019s nails instead of actually doing it! Theoretical knowledge is super important, but being able to expertly maneuver your hands and physically calm a dog during their appointment is something that takes hands-on practice.<\/p>\n<p>Earning a dog grooming certification looks great on your resume and eases the minds of pet owners who might find it difficult to leave their dogs for a stranger to groom! Especially if you\u2019re a new groomer, it will help to have physical proof to show that you know what you\u2019re doing, even if you haven\u2019t spent many years in the field yet.[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;50&#8243;][image_with_animation image_url=&#8221;5935&#8243; alignment=&#8221;&#8221; animation=&#8221;Fade In&#8221; border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; box_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; max_width=&#8221;100%&#8221; delay=&#8221;250&#8243;][\/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; 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; enable_animation=&#8221;true&#8221; animation=&#8221;fade-in&#8221; delay=&#8221;250&#8243;][vc_column_text]\n<h3>Apprenticeship<\/h3>\n<p><em>Duration: 1 year<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Of the two basic types of training a groomer will undergo, completing an apprenticeship is the more common of the two. You\u2019ll be working under a highly experienced groomer who can patiently walk you through everything you do step-by-step. You\u2019ll receive valuable insights, information about clients and business best-practices in your area, and get help in real-time!<\/p>\n<p>The only downside is that you can\u2019t just pick it up whenever you want. Some dog grooming courses, especially the online ones, allow you to get self-paced training whenever you decide to start.<\/p>\n<p>But for apprenticeships, you have to actively go out and find a place to apprentice yourself. If all the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.doggroomingcourse.com\/2018\/11\/dog-grooming-business-salon-home-pet-grooming\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">grooming salons<\/a> in your area have too much on their plate or already have too many apprentices, you may be out of luck until a spot frees up!<\/p>\n<p>There is one major advantage to completing an apprenticeship, though. The grooming salon who oversaw your grooming development may hire you after your training. You\u2019ve already got your foot in the door and they have seen first-hand what you do and don\u2019t know about grooming. Plus, they already know you![\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;50&#8243;][image_with_animation image_url=&#8221;6181&#8243; alignment=&#8221;&#8221; animation=&#8221;Fade In&#8221; border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; box_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; max_width=&#8221;100%&#8221; delay=&#8221;250&#8243;][\/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; 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; enable_animation=&#8221;true&#8221; animation=&#8221;fade-in&#8221; delay=&#8221;250&#8243;][vc_column_text]\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Practice_and_Volunteering\"><\/span>Practice and Volunteering<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><em>Duration: 5 months \u2013 1 year<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Take every opportunity to do this, and don\u2019t rush! The dog grooming jobs you hope to land in the future depend on the work you put into practicing <em>now<\/em>. If you want to pursue a full-fledged dog grooming career, you&#8217;ll want to know what you\u2019re doing. Pair practice with a dog grooming certification and you\u2019ll increase the value of your services when you eventually start charging clients!<\/p>\n<p>You may be able to get a head start on practice if you complete a practicum or apprenticeship. But the more practice you get with a variety of breeds, the better. For reference, companies such as PetSmart employ groomers who have had 800 hours of hands-on experience with over 200 dogs of all breeds and sizes. They want to ensure that all dogs of different breeds, coat types, and skin and health conditions that walk in through the door are accommodated.<\/p>\n<p>Make sure that above all, you\u2019re always using the safest methods and treating all dogs who sit on your grooming table with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.doggroomingcourse.com\/2017\/09\/dog-owners-look-professional-groomer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">compassion and respect<\/a>. Safety is incredibly important! Just because you have more experience doesn\u2019t mean you should be cutting corners in order to speed up the grooming process. Keeping a grooming manual on hand even when you\u2019ve mastered all the techniques means that you have no excuse to guess best-practices\u2014the correct information is always within reach![\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;50&#8243;][image_with_animation image_url=&#8221;6184&#8243; alignment=&#8221;&#8221; animation=&#8221;Fade In&#8221; border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; box_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; max_width=&#8221;100%&#8221; delay=&#8221;250&#8243;][\/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; 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; enable_animation=&#8221;true&#8221; animation=&#8221;fade-in&#8221; delay=&#8221;250&#8243;][vc_column_text]\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Starting_Your_Dog_Grooming_Business\"><\/span>Starting Your Dog Grooming Business<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><em>Duration: 1-5 months<\/em><\/p>\n<p>As with training, most jurisdictions don\u2019t require you to obtain a dog grooming license to work in the field. You will, however, likely need to apply for a <em>business<\/em> license whether you\u2019re opening up your own salon or working from home. The license allows you to operate a business, and can take anywhere from a couple weeks to a few months to be approved.<\/p>\n<p>As for the actual business aspect of the job, you\u2019ll need administrative and accounting skills with some legal knowledge on top of your actual grooming skills. If you completed a grooming course with business units, hurray! You probably know the ins and outs of starting your business. If you don\u2019t, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.doggroomingcourse.com\/2017\/09\/start-dog-grooming-business\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">here\u2019s a quick guide<\/a>!<\/p>\n<p>You may want to voluntarily take certification courses with major grooming associations in order to stay on top of your grooming skills and prove that you know what you\u2019re doing. Depending on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.doggroomingcourse.com\/2017\/09\/6-associations-every-certified-dog-groomer-join\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">association<\/a>, you may also receive heaps of resources and perks such as grooming insurance![\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;50&#8243;][image_with_animation image_url=&#8221;6180&#8243; alignment=&#8221;&#8221; animation=&#8221;Fade In&#8221; border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; box_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; max_width=&#8221;100%&#8221; delay=&#8221;250&#8243;][\/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; 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; enable_animation=&#8221;true&#8221; animation=&#8221;fade-in&#8221; delay=&#8221;250&#8243;][vc_column_text]\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Reflect_and_Evaluate\"><\/span>Reflect and Evaluate<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>It\u2019s important to always evaluate yourself, your services, and your prices. At what point are you a full-fledged groomer and not a mere hobbyist? You don\u2019t have to wait to become a regular columnist for a pet-centered magazine or attend lavish grooming conventions to know that you\u2019ve found success in the business. You can tell whether you\u2019ve become successful by asking yourself the following questions:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Do you enjoy what you do?<\/li>\n<li>Are your clients happy with you?<\/li>\n<li>Do you have a stable client list of regulars who keep coming back?<\/li>\n<li>Have you noticed that dogs that come in for their first appointments are generally more relaxed with you?<\/li>\n<li>Is your<a href=\"https:\/\/www.doggroomingcourse.com\/2018\/04\/can-live-off-dog-groomer-salary\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> dog groomer salary<\/a> high enough so you can work as a groomer full-time?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you can answer \u201cyes\u201d to any or all of those answers, you can call yourself a successful groomer! Remember that a grooming career isn\u2019t built in a day. It requires a life-long penchant for learning, so always keep working on your skills and be patient![\/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; 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; enable_animation=&#8221;true&#8221; animation=&#8221;fade-in&#8221; delay=&#8221;250&#8243;][vc_column_text]\n<h3 align=\"center\">Feeling mopey today and need a <em>pup<\/em> talk? 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