Are you a dog lover? Do you have creative flair? If yes, then why not consider a new career as a Dog Groomer? It’s a convenient way to spend time around animals whilst running your own business. Start your journey to becoming a Dog Groomer today and start pampering those pooches!
Dog Groomers make dogs look and smell fantastic by proving a full range of grooming services including:
Sometimes dog owners will have a very specific idea about how they want their dog’s fur to look and Dog Groomers will aim to give them exactly that.
A Dog Groomers daily tasks might include:
Some Dog Groomers work as part of a team in a salon, whilst others prefer to have their own salon or become a mobile Dog Groomer, usually grooming dogs in their own home.
The right person will:
As a Dog Groomer, you will earn an estimated starting salary of £12,000, potentially rising to £18,000, plus. But if you become self-employed you will be able to set your own rates and many customers also give generous tips.
Once you build up your skills and experience as a Dog Groomer, you may have the opportunity to work as a Salon Manager. You may also want to start off working in a Dog Salon whilst you’re learning the ropes, but many Dog Groomers go self-employed once they have become more comfortable in the role.
You don’t need any formal qualifications to become a Dog Groomer. There are plenty of Dog Grooming salons who will take you on as a trainee or an assistant (without relevant skills or experience), and train you on the job – you’ll be taught how to wash, fluff and trim everything from Poodles to Schnauzers. Looking to get started immediately? Why not apply now?
You may decide that you’d like to start your career as a self-employed Dog Groomer, in which case (if you have no prior skills and experience), it’s recommended that you do an industry-recognised qualification. This will teach you everything you need to know about creating the pawfect look for each poch, whilst reassuring clients that you have the skills and knowledge required to groom dogs to a high standard.
There may also be the possibility that you’d like to work as an employee in a salon, but you’d like to build confidence first by gaining the relevant skills and experience. A dog grooming qualification will allow you to do just that, and could also increase your chances of getting noticed by an employer.
Online Learning College offer a 100-hour Dog Groomer Level 3 course for anyone that’s interested in working in the industry. There are no specific entry requirements; as long as you love animals and you’re a keen learner, there’s no reason why you can’t sign up.
The course is split into six helpful units which will teach you everything you need to know to get your Dog Grooming career off the ground.
The six units are:
Once you’ve successfully completed the course, you will receive a Certificate of Achievement from ABC Awards which can be showed to prospective employers as proof of your industry-related knowledge and skills.
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