Im thinking of becoming a dog groomer. Is it hard?

Question

Im thinking about taking some college classes to be a dog groomer and start my own business. Is it hard to learn how to do everything and would it be profitable? I would really love to work at home and do something I love.

Answer 1

well, i'm a dog groomer and i teach dog grooming.
first off i have to tell you that you will only get out of it what you put in to it.

it's not an easy job. and some people pick it up very quickly, and others just take time before it all clicks. some don't get IT at all.

it's not just grooming. it's understandind and reading dogs and their behavior. after all, you're doing something to them that they don't usualy particularly like.

I've taught many people that have started their own businesses and been very successful. it's a technical skill that some people have a natural gift of, and also a skill of dealing with animals. i've been dubbed with the "dog whisperer" title for some time at my employer, because i know HOW to deal with them. And I have to tell you.......I think it's a GIFT. I don't know that it can taught.
You can email me with any questions you may have. I'll give you the link to our website. and you can decide if it's for you

Answer 2

It is a very good business. Very profitable and if you like to be around animals, great! You do have to realize that animals don't find a trip to the groomer's all that fun, so you run the risk always of being bitten or scratched. The only really hard thing might be training new employees as it does take a lot of skill to learn the various cuts. I would recommend having a receptionist also because it gets very busy and you always need someone to pick up the phone, make appointments, refill shampoos, vacuum, etc. You wouldn't believe how much hair accumulates, so you really need a good industrial wet/dry vacuum cleaner. Good luck! You will make big bucks!

Answer 3

I work around a dog groomer very often and these are the things I notice most:

* The dogs can be touchy whether they're being handled properly or not. A good knowledge of various restraint methods is always handy.

* Hair. Lots of hair. I have to clean up the groomer's mess and it is a total nightmare. If you don't mind breathing, eating, and blinking hair of all sizes and colors, then you should be fine.

* The owners can be touchy, too. More so than the dogs. You're beautifying their babies and you won't be able to completely please every client. You'll have to speak very closely with the owners to figure out what they want and suggest what would be best.

Answer 4

Grooming is very physically demanding.
It is fun and profitable if you can handle the work and are well trained. You must love animals and people to be successful at this kind of work.
I would recommend an acredited Dog Grooming School . Take the All breed Course. I would advise some study in Dog training also, as some of the work will require that you understand how to communicate with Dogs.
As far as working from home, you would realize a better profit if you open a shop on a busy street in your town.

Answer 5

Many people love the idea of owning a dog but one thing that they have to keep in mind often times, is that the dog needs to be trained. While the pet may look heart-breakingly cute when it's in a shelter or at the pound, picking out the dog is only the first part of the relationship between dog owner and the animal. Many people don't understand that they have to put time and effort into socializing the dog.

An unsocialized dog will intimidate others, tear up the home, and will create an environment that can become so bad that the it will have to be returned. Many times when dogs have to be returned to shelters or to other resources, it will end up euthanized, which is very heartbreaking. All of this can be spared if a person learns the various techniques in order to socialize the dog.

One thing that they have to understand is that the he wants to be told what to do. It's in the canine nature to follow a leader. The dog will be more than willing to obey the leadership of its master. Here's a look at some common techniques that are used in dog training:

"Dog Whispering"

This is a technique that has been around for a while, but gained national notoriety over the last 10 years. Some people might hear this term and wonder how in the world whispering to a dog can train it! Whispering isn't meant to be taken literally in this case. As trainers have shown, whispering is a term that refers to connecting with a being or an entity on a very deep and almost spiritual level. When it comes to dog training techniques, dog whispering involves careful observation of the dog's behavior and actions.

It literally entails getting inside the mind and the behavior system of the canine. When a person uses dog whispering techniques, they interact with the dog on the canine level. Again, one the most common mistakes that people make is treating the dog like a small human being.

"Reward Training"

Reward training is very simple and it's one of the older tricks that works. This is a simple method of training the dog by positive reinforcement. Once he does what it is told to do, it receives a treat. How this works is that the dog owner must entice the dog towards the treat. Once the canine develops awareness for the treat, it develops a strong desire for it. When the desire for it is extremely strong, the dog owner pulls back. Then the dog receives a command and when the dog obeys the command, it receives the treat. The object is to make the dog associate a treat with the command.

"Clicker Training"

Other dog training techniques include one that is similar to reward training, which is called clicker training. How this works is that the clicker is incorporated to get the dog's attention. The clicker is clicked as a form of communication with the dog. It learns that there is a command or reward associated in conjunction with the clicker. Many people claim that this is fun, and they actually make a game with the dog by using the clicker for their dog training tasks.

"Ultrasonic Whistle"

Last, a relatively new form of dog training technique is called the ultrasonic whistle. This works because the ultrasonic sound is only heard by the dog. When the owner is trying to communicate a command, or stop the dog from barking, they will blow on their whistle when they want to communicate a command to the dog. The benefit of this is that the humans can't hear this noise, but the dog can hear it, and they will learn to associate the sound with a command.

Dog training techniques aren't hard to incorporate, but they are something that absolutely must be incorporated from the time a dog owner brings their new dog home. No matter how old or how young the dog is, they will need training. Once they are trained properly, they will be a wonderful addition to one's family.

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Answer 6

Excellent career choice. It is a very profitable business if you become good at it. In rural areas there is a shortage of good groomers. I'd say the field is wide open in some locations.

Go to school, learn your craft, train under someone, and than start your own business.

Good luck!! And, have fun with it.

Answer 7

I was a dog groomer. Either you have the talent or not. You need to work quickly, to do about 7 or 8 dogs a day to make any money. I don't know much about the business end of it. But, I do know, that to make any money- you need to be good and quick.

Answer 8

No not at all, I'm not a certified groomer but i worked in a grooming store called k9 kuts for 8 months.
Its not hard at all the hardest this i found is getting to know your co. workers lol!
But if you decided to do it, i hope you have fun, working with dogs is a great experience.

Answer 9

Well, you will have to be able to deal with dogs of all sizes and temperments.

"Hard" is a pretty relative term. I think that most people could be trained to perform the work, but it would help to have no fear of dogs.

I think that you can do it.

Answer 10

It is not too dificult, but it can get messy. You will also be willing to put up with a lot of ...stuff...but if you truly love dog grooming i say go for it 100%.