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Do you have a pet? Who doesn’t have a furry creature running around their house these days, especially since so many of us are working from home. But these four-legged friends are a lot of work, and most people don’t like the maintenance that is required to keep their pet looking good, feeling happy, and feeling healthy. So how can people who don’t want to deal with pet maintenance themselves make sure that their pet stays well groomed? They hire a pet groomer of course!
Searching For A Pet Groomer
To most, pet grooming seems like a fringe job that is not very popular or successful, but that couldn’t be farther from the truth. Just type in “pet groomer near me” in the Google search bar and you will find a variety of different pet grooming services offered in your area. We did a simple “pet groomer near me” search and found many options. The only problem was that it was difficult to tell which of the services were legitimate. Our cats and dogs are like our children, so you can’t just trust anyone to take care of them.
How do You Become A Pet Groomer?
Maybe instead of looking for someone to make your pet look great, you are looking for a new career option yourself. If you love animals and want to help people take care of their pets, starting your own pet grooming business is a great idea. Pet grooming is a booming business. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment for animal care and service providers is expected to grow 22% through 2026.
Unlike becoming a hairstylist, there is no special license needed to become a pet groomer. However there are multiple certifications that will teach you the art of pet grooming. For example, if you are thinking of specializing in dog grooming services, The National Dog Groomers Association Of America offers workshops and certifications if you are interested in being trained by a professional dog grooming organization.
Participating in workshops and earning a certification could help you set your pet grooming business apart from competitors. There’s a lot more to dog grooming than you might think. For example, there are different grooming techniques and hair cuts for different dog breeds. Poodles have a very unique look, and traditionally their fur is cut to with the pom-poms on their hips and head. It’s important to learn the differences between different breeds so you can groom each breed properly.
Some pets arrive to the pet groomers in a certain amount of health distress. That’s why it’s important for pet groomers to learn animal CPR. The American Red Cross offers online training and certification in cat and dog first aid. It only takes 35 minutes to complete the training and get certified. Although vets are usually tasked with maintaining the health of pets, if you are starting any type of business related to caring for animals, it’s important that you know how to provide first aid in an emergency. Thirty-five minutes of your time could be life saving for your client’s furry friend.
What Does A Pet Groomer Do?
Dog groomers bathe and trim dogs to conform to breed-specific standard styles, detangle and remove matted hair, dry the dog’s coat, check for skin conditions, trim nails, and so much more. Groomers are also responsible for some breed-specific tasks that are not required for all breeds, such as adding bows to long or curly haired breeds like poodles and shi tzus. It is important that the groomer knows all the different techniques for grooming. You must learn about carding, stripping, and thinning. Carding is the removal of the undercoat from a dog’s coat and this technique is often used for pugs, chihuahuas, cocker spaniels, and setters. Stripping and thinning is a technique that is used to remove excess hair from dogs that have two coats, an undercoat and a top coat.
Now What?
If you search for “pet groomer near me” to find a pet groomer, you could easily end up making the wrong choice and choosing someone who is not qualified to care for your four-legged friend. And if you become a pet groomer, how do you stand out and let potential clients know you are qualified? Only having a website or assuming a search engine will find you will limit the success of your business.
Finding a pet groomer and becoming a pet groomer have this in common; they both will be done more successfully if the pet grooming service is advertised on a service professional marketplace like OneBook.
All service pros, including pet groomers, have to undergo a strict vetting process before they can list their business on OneBook. That way, people searching for pet grooming services can rest assured that they will only find the most reliable and skilled pet groomers on OneBook. Are you interested in searching for service pros on OneBook?
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