It is difficult to establish exactly when the profession of a groomer appeared and the first beauty salon for animals opened, but the name comes from the English “groom”. A word with several meanings: “to groom”, “to care for horses” just collects in itself the direct duties of a groom in the old days. It used to be that only wealthy aristocrats could afford an employee to care for their horses. Over time, the groomer’s duties expanded to caring for indoor dogs, and now the profession is popular all over the world.
Considering that the popularity of indoor dogs is not going down, and cats have been loved and loved at all times, the demand for groomers will grow.
Where to train
There are no state schools that teach grooming, but there are some that will give a base of knowledge to further master the profession. These are “Cynology”, “Veterinary” and “Zootechnics”.
Of course, you can graduate only from private grooming courses, but then the knowledge will be narrowly focused. The base on the basis of official directions + grooming courses is the ideal combination for a successful career and excellent results in work.
If a specialist knows the names of breeds, the peculiarities of the coat of each breed, it naturally bribes customers. Such a master can be trusted with your favorite pet, it is not a shame to recommend him to dog owners and cat lovers acquaintances.
If you can’t get specialized education, study at home, studying all kinds of atlases of breeds and educational manuals about dogs and cats. You can never have too much knowledge in this profession.
What you learn in grooming classes
Often under the word “groomer” is meant exclusively as a hairdresser for dogs or cats, but in fact, really good professionals care not only about the external beauty, but also about the physical health of the pets.
Given that there is no specific strict program for courses, each training may vary. However, all include basic responsibilities:
- Handling tools properly;
- properly shampoo, condition and bathe pets;
- Perform model and hygienic haircuts appropriate for each breed;
- Take care of their teeth and clean off plaque and tartar;
- safely trim claws;
- clean eyes, ears and remove parasites from skin and coat;
- SPA-treatments: massages, aromatherapy, ozone therapy, wraps;
- decorative grooming: tattooing and coloring.
Other nuances
The salary of groomers depends on the number of clients. It is worth remembering that this is a seasonal job. In summer there can be a lot of proposals, in winter the demand is small.
Work at home takes more effort, the constant travel takes time, and therefore reduce the number of possible orders. Quality tools are expensive, they are also quite heavy, so if you do not have a car, it will be quite difficult to carry a heavy bag. In addition to tools, you also need to buy special grooming clothes. Given the courses, which are not cheap, the investment in this profession is tangible, and will not pay off immediately.
Work in the salon has advantages, but despite the relative novelty of the profession, the competition in this business is quite high.
It is also worth remembering that for many people, their pets are like their beloved children, so it is important to feel the mood not only animals, but also people.
The benefits of working
The last paragraphs may scare off potential groomers. So what are the perks of such a job?
The answer is simple – it is pleasant to work with animals.
This work is suitable for people who really love dogs and cats, can find common language with unfamiliar animals and, most importantly, get great pleasure from their work.
If you adore our little brothers, the work is sure to bring you pleasure, regular customers and good earnings.
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