What you should have to become a Dog Groomer
Dog groominghas become a growing industry as more and more dog owners want the best for their pet dogs and many practitioners enter the market in hope of making use of this growing demand. At the same time, it is a period where anyone can enter the dog grooming business without much scrutiny as no legal provisions are established to limit anyone with any level of training from setting up such salons. However, the nature of the industry is as such that dog owners will soon discover people with better skills, quality practices and love for pets as against those who lack any one of these aspects. This article will shed light on the qualifications that should be acquired or the ways to acquire the necessary skills and experience in order to become a professional dog groomer.
Gain the basic knowledge
Before entering the path of becoming a dog groomer, one should build up basic knowledge with regard to different breeds of dogs, their requirements in everyday life, foods that they eat, behaviors that they have as well as the mindset of dog owners of different breeds. In order to gain such experience, one should read a lot and should personally experience caring for a dog in his or her life. However, having taken care of a dog of his or her own is not mandatory to learn the ropes of the dog-grooming trade.
Followformal training
Doing some homework with regard to the professional colleges and organizations that offer dog grooming courses and certifications would be ideal for a person who expects to enter this trade. Some universities offer part-time courses or night classes with regard to professional dog grooming and selecting basic level training recognized by many as a quality training and building from there gradually would be the ideal way to start this career.
In the UK,Pet CareTrade Association and the British Dog Groomers' Association have initiated many different dog grooming training courses for different levels of trainees and in some instances, the courses are offered in partnership with the City and Guilds. Furthermore, the training programs for dog groomers have also included a national qualification and credit framework since 2009. The qualifications that can be obtain through such training courses can range from a certificate to diploma level.
Gain practical experience
Following training, the perfect way to start a dog grooming career is to undertake an internship or an assistantship at a professional dog grooming salon under the guidance of an experienced dog groomer. It is only with such experience that one would be able to develop into a professional dog groomer. At the same time, with such experience, one could gain lot of information with regard to how to set up a dog grooming salon, maintain day to day activities as well as on how to maintain relationships with clients which should be useful when starting a business of his or her own.
Lastly, a professional dog groomer should not only have professional accreditation or certification but should also communicate well with the dog owners, have a passion towards the well-being of the dogs as well as be professional in conducting his or her practice. With all these qualifications together, a dog groomer can succeed in this field without much of an effort.
