2006-09-26 08:41:17 · 10 answers · asked by jocelyn 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
there are no regulations, yet, requiring formal schooling or certificates..other than in some counties of California..You can talk to groomers in your area, and learn who will apprentice you.. You will likely begin as a dog washer and floor sweeper, and work in to the grooming end of the job as you gain experience..So, you actually get paid for being trained!
2006-09-26 08:53:08 · answer #1 · answered by Chetco 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
In the US you dont have to be certified to be a groomer but if you are like I was, you will feel more comfortable. I agree with a little of what everyone above said. I think the online courses are great when used in conjunction with hands on training. I took Thompson Online and just felt better going into training having learned basics from a book. As far as hands on training, alot of groomers do on the job training kind of like an apprenticship. I live in Jacksonville NC and the PetSmart here will hire washers (all they do are baths) if you do well as a washer, they will pay for your tuition to a grooming school in Raleigh NC to include your tools, lodging, and food. All you do is sign a two year contract with them saying you will only groom at PetSmart. I am not sure if this is something that they offer in other states but Im sure they do. Good luck!
2006-09-26 09:05:52 · answer #2 · answered by Karri G 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some states don't have grooming schools anymore. I learned to groom by going to a shop and did OJT. I have been a groomer for nearly 8 years now and my clients will follow me to the end of the world to keep me. I don't recommend doing a video course or online you need hands on training and alot of patience. I have been told there are a few school in California, Florida and New York for grooming but that is just hearsay. You can also see when they are having a grooming seminar in your area and go and see if they can help. Good Luck. It is alot of fun and a rewarding carree.
2006-09-26 08:48:44 · answer #3 · answered by stacy g 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-08-09 15:13:08 · answer #4 · answered by ireland 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm not really sure what your question is but either way it sounds like you want to get into groomnig cats and dogs. I'd recommend buying some videos first. Take a look at PetEdge.com and see what kinds of videos they have that may interest you. Then, take a trip to a pet salon and see if that is really what you are interested in. Ask them if you can help out for a day and then go from there! Good luck!
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2006-09-26 08:53:12 · answer #5 · answered by RainaDeLaSol 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm a vet tech now, but I used to be a groomer. Look in the phone book under groomers to start. Call around and ask. Some shops even do the training. I know Petsmart and Petco offer classes to new employees...good luck!
2006-09-26 09:19:28 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
if it is just for your own pets look on the Internet or at books to find step by step guides, if you would like to do this as a job you need to find a college/uni course specializing in grooming or ask at a local grooming parlour for work experience/observation or less specialized job at a groomers where you would also get the opportunity to watch groomers at work and maybe try it out yourself.
2006-09-26 08:46:47 · answer #7 · answered by okapi 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Call some of your local vets or grooming parlors and ask them, some of them will train you while you work.
2006-09-26 08:47:49 · answer #8 · answered by shortansassy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes i think that grooming cats and dogs are fasinating and you should talk about it more
2006-09-26 08:44:10 · answer #9 · answered by beegee1126 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
http://www.pennfoster.edu/groomer/index.html?semkey=Q087192
2006-09-26 09:17:42 · answer #10 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋