10 Things To Consider BEFORE Becoming a Pet Groomer | Pet Grooming Career

If you have considered becoming a pet groomer as a career choice then this is the video for you! I go through 10 things you should consider before becoming a pet groomer!
My next video will be how to become a pet groomer if you have decided it’s the right fit for you!
-Savana
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[@susansdoggrooming6237]

You're right. One of the main things that you need is patience. I've been grooming since 2003, I'll be 57 years old this summer. I've had my own business since 2011. It's a lot of work, but I love when the owner comes to pick them up. They are like, "Oh! They are so beautiful." It makes you feel great. 🐕🐾

[@PawsRelax]

100% agree!!! ❤️ Thanks for watching!

[@renaej3796]

I am almost your age and want to learn to groom. I've been wanting to learn for years but couldn't find out where to get started until now. Do you think it's too late for me? I've been teaching myself to groom my two schnauzers.

[@rumham7466]

@@renaej3796 it’s never too late to start something you enjoy. I’m 40 and I just got hired to start my journey with dog grooming. Was In The casino business the last 20+ years and I was just done with it. My older sister was a stay at home mom once she had kids but a couple years ago decided she wanted to do hair so she went to school and is now a hair stylist. Never too late

[@rumham7466]

Although I am kicking myself a little bit for not showing up to the bathing job I got hired for when I was 20. Could have prob had my own business by now. But life is life so it’s whatever.

[@camilleballard6544]

As a groomer. I agree with all of this. The biggest one for me is patience. I've seen groomers lose theirs and become rough in their handling. So having lots of patience is a must.

[@mirilovely7351]

you have to truly love animals and treat them as small children, with love and patience

[@chazzthaspazz4475]

ive done the trades like welding and painting struggled in both learned quite a lot of patience with those i am 20 goin to be 21 in 3 months hoping i can become a dog groomer i have a close friend that has been grooming my dog for 10 years should i ask to shadow her? ik she is super busy she knocked out i think she said like 70 hours the other week

[@leonardogutierrezgonzalez7018]

What career is needed or what do u reccomend to do after high school?

[@billieporter156]

Wow-this is direct, honest advice. You helped me realize that I don’t have a lot of experience handling other people’s dogs, and I’d need to jump in to that before committing to this career. I am totally subscribing!

[@muddywaters538]

All your points are correct. I recently got my certificate in pet grooming. I’m an older person and do it from home for supplemental income. In a salon I bathe dogs and do some grooming for practice. For me it’s exactly we’re I want to be with grooming. A couple other points is in the beginning, whatever money you make usually goes back into the industry for buying the tools you need/want and to never stop learning. I’ll never be a power groomer but that was never my intention. I like the one on one with a pet, using high quality products and tools, and the transformation to a happy pet.

[@V0idedChip]

I did work experience at a doggy daycare for around a year and a half. It was exhausting, but the best job I’ve ever worked. I learnt so so much

[@PawsRelax]

I totally agree with that! When I worked at a kennel it was so tiring but also rewarding! Don’t think I’d ever go back to it but so glad I experienced it! Thanks for watching! 😊

[@laurenjoan7802]

I love this video! I see so many groomers glorify it, only showing the good dogs. I’m a bather eventually a groomer but this job has taught me dogs are still animals before they’re our pets! That being said I still love them I love them even more now just differently.

[@shannonsmith924]

I worked retail for most of my life of 25yrs. And I don’t like it, it’s empty it lacks true passion and low pay. I love animals and I love cleaning and transforming things to be beautiful even if I have to cut through the gross grime there is. So I thought pet grooming! Something that’s a challenge for my ADHD to conquer and I could become certified expert on animals to go into different fields for it. I can create it as a living, a career that I’ll love. I’ve also heard horror stories of what pet groomers go through, it’s a bit nerve wrecking. But I know I don’t like to see pets unhappy. And I’m patient and calm in most situations. As I have been with my own cats and dogs. I’ve no idea if I’m going to be good at pet grooming. What is life without passion? I hope I can make it work if I continue to pursue this. I’ve no idea what career I’d go for if not for that. All I got is retail experience.

[@vidwatch3121]

Same boat bro im a huge nature fan but only hav a ged and retail experience so grooming is definitely something im very interested in im just also very nervous about the accident side of things.....but then again thats every job right so ima go for it

[@jadie1397]

Thank you for this! Very very helpful 💕

[@laurabarber6697]

Thank you for such an honest and thorough overview of things that really do need to be taken into consideration when considering this as your career! you're so right about volunteering and or working at an animal shelter in order to gain experience and exposure.

[@samracassar2765]

I really appreciate your video and thoughts on pet grooming !! You're a wonderful speaker and certainly gave me the chance to think deeply about the bigger picture of pet grooming and what it really entails. I'm trying to get in as a trainee :)

[@goldenretrievermom7945]

I love this, thank you for posting!!! I have been thinking about becoming a professional dog groomer for ages, ever since I got my Golden Retriever. This really gives me a lot to think about. xoxo

[@hatzncatz5279]

Im about to start a dog grooming course on the 31st, I found this video very informative. Thank you!

[@itssosweet12411]

I have been grooming for more than 30 yrs and this video is on point! Well made and well articulated. You're doing it right! 😉✂

[@emsiamproudpinay3425]

Thank you very much for the information,, I am also applying for that position but I have no experience about it, and this video helps me more understand about the Groomer things, hope to see more videos

[@LilFoxyCosplay]

Definitely agree with volunteering I've been volunteering at a rescue for roughly three years and got to know the dogs before I even adopted my own It helped me read him better as he's very nervous

[@staciejean]

Thank you so much for the transparency!

[@1966marmar]

15 Years of grooming left me with 2 carpal tunnel surgeries a bad back and generally broke down body. But hey it was fun while it lasted and lucrative!

[@ruffrevolution9044]

This is a very thorough and well-thought-out video. I've trained a number of new stylists over the years and try to be as honest as possible about how grooming really is before they get into it. However, it's sometimes difficult to cover all of the topics that could be a deal breaker for them because we get so used to these challenges ourselves that we forget how it will affect someone new to the career. This is a great resource I'll point people to in the future. Thank you for taking the time to compile this list and share it in such an engaging format!!

[@LoveLightTiger]

Ive worked at a doggy boarding facility for 5 years, just started learning to groom on and off in January (could on work with groomer few days a week due to baby sitting issues) but #9 I'm soooo glad I'm not alone on that. I thought I was SO slow and my "teacher" would be sassy about it sometimes 😭

[@laurenjoan7802]

I hate when other groomers/bathers brag about time I’d rather brag about how well I did. One bather I work with was talking about she’s the fastest at bathing while I was drying the dogs she bathed I was like like girl my dogs are wayy cleaner this one face is oily and I can’t dry it....

[@jessicawhite1598]

After 19 years I am ready to train and pass the torch, I absolutely love what I do but yes your shoulder and hand take a hit

[@patricia-smiles]

I wish we lived closer. Where are you? In in zip 75932. I would love to talk about this!

[@lillianinspace]

I’m working at PetSmart rn, hoping to transfer into the salon as a beginner (bather). But I have social anxiety. It’s why I picked retail to challenge myself, but my boss has also noticed my attendance and performance aren’t that great because of it. I love working creatively with my hands, but maybe I won’t be good enough with owners. I feel like it would be a good challenge. I understand why my boss is hesitant to transfer me into the salon tho…

[@mishmash6570]

Her: consider pay Me: oh I’ll jus b a groomer in the day and stripper in the night AGHAHAHAH

[@elliekat2462]

Also this really was helpful thank you very much, I’m surprised that this doesn’t have more likes

[@darkslide180]

i currently get paid $10/hr to work at a daycare/kennel and let me tell you while it might be the greatest job, getting paid $10/hr is an absolute crime especially when your company is branded as a 'luxury' pet resort (pet paradise....) but it made me realize that grooming is a viable career choice, was grooming school worth it? or should I just look for an apprenticeship/start at an entry level petsmart groomer? edit: just watched your other videos! very informative thank you so much!

[@edwardchipdixon468]

Yeah I used to go to Adult Trade School for Pet Grooming Classes and used to work as a doggy daycare attendant and used to volunteer at the animal shelter w the dogs but well I have some physical limitations so I just volunteer w small dogs and cats and it was there 2

[@Nikkka82]

Thank you so much! ♥️

[@jencrc7398]

🐶You know what you’re talking girl !!!!! In other words “vocation” 🐶

[@PawsRelax]

Thank you! That is so sweet of you!!❤️😊

[@meg7221]

Also, most corporate places pay commission.

[@strawberrypinkmoon]

My first year working at a dog groomers. I had this terrier I was working on. I went to clip his nails. He jumped right out of my arms and onto the floor. I felt like it happened in slow motion cause I was in shock. I still am kind of traumatized from it. It was a high table I had him on. He was okay. I've learned to keep a handle on sneaky runaways like him.

[@clairesuzanne1]

Watching this while I’m trying to clip my cat’s nails like: “I am a warrior. I have what it TAKES”

[@elliekat2462]

May I ask where you’re from? I also worked in a kennel that did a bit of everything, also I wondered where you went to grooming school

[@GhazaleHematkhani-vw2fq]

Thank you ☺️ I was going to start next month but I don't have a strong body Now I can look for another case

[@gillianlemke1546]

When I first started as a bather I was loving on this black dog a bunch, nuzzling him, kissing his little head, then when I got him wet it looked like his fur was moving, like, wiggling... it was. There were thousands of fleas running all over his face and into his eyes, nose, and mouth. It felt like a horror movie

[@fluffipups]

I feel so bad for the pup and for you! hope the horror story ended well :(

[@pattycannon1804]

I want to become a dog groomer and veterinarian to help animals feel loved, cherished and safe.🦮💜

[@PawsRelax]

That’s amazing!! 🥰

[@Mryaseen2001]

Amazing, thanks. I am looking for pet place to volunteer and then become a groomer.

[@doggiespaw7675]

good job my friend love u.

[@PawsRelax]

❤️❤️❤️

[@SecondCupAtVillage]

I am looking to open a grooming business and I was wondering if where should I start and if you know the cost of open a grooming business ?

[@kateshaw7028]

can i ask, are you all day on your feet? do you get any breaks to sit down for a short time such as in between clients, taking a phone call etc? Im in childcare which is physical but can also sit down for short breaks, looking to go into something similar to this

[@chazzthaspazz4475]

ive done the trades like welding and painting struggled in both learned quite a lot of patience with those i am 20 goin to be 21 in 3 months hoping i can become a dog groomer i have a close friend that has been grooming my dog for 10 years should i ask to shadow her? ik she is super busy she knocked out i think she said like 70 hours the other week

[@sephorakc3372]

Thanks

[@omnicore780]

I think if I can deal With injured,sick and very dangerous wild animals at a volunteer place,I’ll be fine doing pet grooming

[@doggolovescheese1310]

I know I'm a late commenting but I've been thinking about getting into pet grooming. I use to rehabilitate 'problem' horses, groom horses, and retrain abused/neglected dogs, and was a vet assistant. I'd say I'm patient because I could work with horses who tried to kill me without losing my temper or fear. I do worry about the physical demand as I am disabled, however I think I would be okay as long as I had a lift table and a ramp up to the bath. I love animals, but the big thing is I am calm under pressure and focused and detail oriented. I am really hoping I can do this.

[@AT-sk7nm]

I want to do pet grooming but I don’t have a dog plus I’m allergic 😢. But I am watching tons of videos and still want to become one. What tips or advice would you give me? Plus I’m a small girl 5’0 and skinny. I feel like I probably won’t get hired Bc of my height and weight.

[@PawsRelax]

Thanks so much for watching and your question! Surprisingly I’ve heard of lots of groomers who are allergic and also who don’t have pups of their own! They find working as a groomer as a way to get their “dog fix” if that makes sense! I wouldn’t worry about your height/weight at all! I am only 5’3 and fairly small. Your body adjusts to being able to lift heavy dogs- some groomers only do dogs under a certain weight or if you work in a salon you could have a coworker help you lift a dog etc!

[@aliciareed1678]

Which grooming school would you recommend. Would ABC be a wise choice?

[@aquatictanksbymj9632]

I would say go to Petsmart. you work as a bather then they will send you to there school. You just have to work for them for 2 year.

[@user-yr6xc7gg8q]

I was surprised that a job listed pet groomer 70k

[@emilgeorge7057]

Hi

[@VivianPonce-gi7vv]

How to apply maam

[@renaej3796]

Do you think there is an age limit to become a groomer?

[@haleyrodriguezdabomb1607]

😁

[@sydneyc8192]

You make really direct eye contact... It's... A lot??

[@Ally-gs3bb]

what..? where else is she supposed to look? What a weird thing to say

[@skyerandbuzz8814]

You're not getting carpal tunnel from dog grooming man.

[@AmeyrahColbert]

Thanks