{"id":8866,"date":"2019-02-01T07:35:27","date_gmt":"2019-02-01T12:35:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.doggroomingcourse.com\/?p=8866"},"modified":"2019-02-01T07:35:27","modified_gmt":"2019-02-01T12:35:27","slug":"do-i-need-to-attend-a-dog-grooming-academy-to-become-a-dog-groomer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.qcpetstudies.com\/blog\/2019\/02\/do-i-need-to-attend-a-dog-grooming-academy-to-become-a-dog-groomer","title":{"rendered":"Do I NEED to Attend a Dog Grooming Academy to Become a Dog Groomer?"},"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]Getting professional training is one of the best things you can do for your dog grooming career. You\u2019ll learn everything you need to know about dog anatomy, full-service grooming, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.doggroomingcourse.com\/2018\/01\/5-ways-pet-first-aid-can-save-dog-grooming-career\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">first aid<\/a>, and more! You\u2019ll also learn to navigate the business side of the industry. Success is equal parts technical skill and business know-how. But do you really need formal education to get you there?<\/p>\n<p>The short answer? No, you don\u2019t need to attend a dog grooming academy to become a dog groomer. The long answer? It\u2019s WELL worth continuing the article for! Keep reading!<\/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\/2019\/02\/do-i-need-to-attend-a-dog-grooming-academy-to-become-a-dog-groomer\/#Why_should_I_bother_with_professional_dog_grooming_courses\" >Why should I bother with professional dog grooming courses?<\/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\/2019\/02\/do-i-need-to-attend-a-dog-grooming-academy-to-become-a-dog-groomer\/#5_Benefits_to_Attending_a_Dog_Grooming_School\" >5 Benefits to Attending a Dog Grooming School<\/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\/2019\/02\/do-i-need-to-attend-a-dog-grooming-academy-to-become-a-dog-groomer\/#Are_online_dog_grooming_courses_worth_it\" >Are online dog grooming courses worth it?<\/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\/2019\/02\/do-i-need-to-attend-a-dog-grooming-academy-to-become-a-dog-groomer\/#How_to_find_a_high-quality_dog_grooming_course\" >How to find a high-quality dog grooming course<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_should_I_bother_with_professional_dog_grooming_courses\"><\/span>Why should I bother with professional dog grooming courses?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Let\u2019s start with why you should get professional training in the first place. You don\u2019t technically need any sort of certification or training to become a dog groomer or to find dog grooming jobs. You can just wake up one day and decide you want to be a groomer! You may even become one of the leading groomers in your area. But your chances of success aren\u2019t great without any proven skill and professional knowledge in the field. After all, this isn\u2019t an industry where <a href=\"https:\/\/www.doggroomingcourse.com\/2018\/12\/4-dog-grooming-mistakes-dog-owners-make-all-the-time\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">mistakes<\/a> are easily overlooked.[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;40&#8243;][image_with_animation image_url=&#8221;8870&#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;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]Once you\u2019ve decided that grooming is the career for you, you\u2019ll need to get some experience. You can choose to complete an apprenticeship\/assistantship or attend school. Apprenticing means you\u2019ll learn completely on the job, but finding someone who is available (and qualified) to train you isn\u2019t easy. Most groomers will be too busy to take someone under their wing. Other times, they may already be mentoring someone else.<\/p>\n<p>But besides the logistics of apprenticeships, you may not receive a fully comprehensive education\u2014it all comes down to the types of clients and jobs your mentor takes on! If you want to learn it all, look into dog grooming classes.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Benefits_to_Attending_a_Dog_Grooming_School\"><\/span>5 Benefits to Attending a Dog Grooming School<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>We\u2019re not going to bore you. Here\u2019s a quick rundown of everything you can expect to gain from formal education![\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"nectar-fancy-ul\" data-list-icon=\"fa fa-check\" data-animation=\"true\" data-animation-delay=\"0\" data-color=\"accent-color\" data-spacing=\"default\" data-alignment=\"left\"> \n<ul>\n<li><strong>You\u2019ll earn an industry-recognized certification<\/strong>: Earning a dog grooming certification shows clients and employers that you know everything there is to know about grooming a dog. It certifies that you\u2019ve put in a high degree of effort to take and pass a course.<\/li>\n<li><strong>You\u2019ll earn more money: <\/strong>This point is pretty obvious. When you have formal education, you can command a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.doggroomingcourse.com\/2018\/04\/can-live-off-dog-groomer-salary\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">higher salary<\/a>!<\/li>\n<li><strong>You can groom a larger variety of dogs<\/strong>: In your dog grooming course, you\u2019ll gain comprehensive experience grooming many different dog breeds. And if you ever get into competitive show grooming, you\u2019ll know <a href=\"https:\/\/www.doggroomingcourse.com\/online-courses\/dog-grooming\/unit-g-overview\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">how to groom a dog to breed standards<\/a> too!<\/li>\n<li><strong>You\u2019ll learn how to start your own dog grooming business:<\/strong> Many reputable pet grooming academies offer <a href=\"https:\/\/www.doggroomingcourse.com\/online-courses\/dog-grooming\/unit-business-essentials-overview\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">optional business units<\/a> to help you become a business owner. You can graduate and work for yourself!<\/li>\n<li><strong>You won\u2019t start at entry level<\/strong>: Without formal training, your only option would be to start in an entry-level role. But once you earn your dog grooming certification, you can start as a full-service groomer at the get-go!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n <\/div>[divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;40&#8243;][image_with_animation image_url=&#8221;8871&#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;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]\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_online_dog_grooming_courses_worth_it\"><\/span>Are online dog grooming courses worth it?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>When you conduct a search on dog grooming academies on Google, you\u2019ve probably seen entries for online dog grooming courses.\u00a0 Should you take your aspirations to an online dog grooming academy or a brick-and-mortar school? It all comes down to the amount of flexibility you need, your learning habits, and where you live!<\/p>\n<p>If you <a href=\"https:\/\/www.doggroomingcourse.com\/2017\/07\/manage-dog-grooming-career-day-job\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">work full-time<\/a>, have a family, or have other social or personal commitments you just can\u2019t put off, online schooling is for you! You won\u2019t have to worry about commuting or sticking to a rigid class schedule. Many online dog grooming schools are self-paced. You\u2019ll be able to work on the course whenever you have the time. That means you won\u2019t ever have to make a tough decision between your priorities\u2014you can do it all!<\/p>\n<p>Are you a visual learner? Do you often need a lot of time to self-study to <em>really<\/em> get to know the material? Often, an instructor at a brick-and-mortar institution will only perform the groom once or twice. If you\u2019re the kind of person who has a keen eye for detail and want to get it all right, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.doggroomingcourse.com\/2018\/05\/grooming-poodle-qc-dog-grooming-course-sample\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">online videos<\/a> allow you unlimited playback ability. No more worrying about your instructor going too fast!<\/p>\n<p>Finally, it comes down to where you live. If you live in small town or rural area without a dog grooming school near you, online learning is a great choice. You won\u2019t have to relocate to pursue an excellent education. You can just simply log in and start learning\u2014that\u2019s it![\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;40&#8243;][image_with_animation image_url=&#8221;8875&#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;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]\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_find_a_high-quality_dog_grooming_course\"><\/span>How to find a high-quality dog grooming course<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The key takeaway? Do your research! <a href=\"https:\/\/www.doggroomingcourse.com\/2018\/08\/how-to-compare-accredited-online-pet-grooming-schools\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Compare the course curriculum between multiple courses<\/a> to find the most comprehensive one. Look for courses that provide you opportunities for hands-on experience. Read through every inch of the course outline and see how you\u2019re evaluated. It\u2019s unlikely that you\u2019ll learn everything you need to succeed in a three-hour \u201ccourse\u201d with a multiple choice exam!<\/p>\n<p>Ensure that you earn a certification at the end. You\u2019ll need it to proudly show that you have comprehensive knowledge in all aspects of grooming. Take your time to research and find a program that suits your lifestyle and goals. One where you learn all the ins-and-outs and have access to your materials for years to come.<\/p>\n<p>Have you decided yet? Let us know![\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;40&#8243;][vc_column_text]\n<h3 align=\"center\">What exactly will you learn in your grooming course? Check out this <a href=\"https:\/\/www.doggroomingcourse.com\/online-courses\/dog-grooming\/course-outline\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">dog grooming course outline<\/a> for all the details!<\/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; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243;][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; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221;][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>Want to become a dog groomer? 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