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yorkielover916 · 10-26-2009, 03:36 PM

I hope i posted this in the right place. I have been playing with the idea of becoming a dog groomer, and just wanted to ask those that are groomers how they got started. I live in San Antonio, Tx and was trying to look for schools but all I get are online schools. Can someone please help?

Thank you
Carla

wolflover · 10-29-2009, 08:24 AM

Im thinking the same thing, but im only eleven so i cant really lol. im in mckinney TX.

katy-yorkie · 11-01-2009, 11:51 AM

There is a dog grooming school in Houston. I think they have evening and Saturday classes and from what I remember it was quite expensive. I looked into it at one time not to do it as my profession but to be able to groom my own dogs. I don't remember the name of the school but they sent me a lot of information and brochures. One of the hairdressers where I get my hair cut used to be a dog groomer. I will ask her where she trained.

BaxtersMommy · 11-01-2009, 12:02 PM

I have also wanted to learn because I am a pet sitter and would love to offer grooming services to my clients. I looked into school here in the Dallas area and it was about 7,000!!!

I would be interested to know if anyone local can teach me. I have placed ads on Craigslist etc.

yorkielover916 · 11-05-2009, 03:06 PM

still havent found a grooming school here in SA, I think I am going to go ask one or a few groomers here in town and see where they went to school for this, I would really love to work with animals and since I cannot get my yorkie for quite a while now, I would love to spend time with some even if its just for a little while.

hdrozez · 11-11-2009, 04:47 PM

You should look into the school in Dallas. www.petitepooch.com Great career choice!

yorkielover916 · 11-11-2009, 05:30 PM

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Originally Posted by hdrozez

You should look into the school in Dallas. www.petitepooch.com Great career choice!

will do!...

aqeuous18 · 11-12-2009, 05:40 PM

Grooming school can be really expensive! I looked into it out here in SoCal and it was ridiculous along with my other schooling. I just got a job with PetSmart and they sent me to their school for free. It was 4 weeks long and 12 weeks in store training. I'm still at the end of my apprenticeship, but it's been great! Great benefits and a heck load of safety policies all designed to keep doggies safe

But I warn you it varies from store to store. I've seen some crappy stores, I am lucky to be in a good one. The best thing is that you can transfer out of stores easily.

Lolli_lah · 11-15-2009, 04:28 PM

Has anyone actually done it via online courses or know someone who has? There are absolutely no schools near me whatsoever and I have been trying to find an online one that is at least semi-decent. I'd love to get into professional grooming.

Crickettsmom · 11-15-2009, 04:42 PM

I apprenticed under a groomer that owned her own shop. I made 50% of the groom and learned how to do it all. She was awesome and so patient. That would be the best way to learn in my opinion because it is hands on and not just online. Learning each cut for each breed is the hard part. Good luck no matter which way you go to get your education.

Lolli_lah · 11-15-2009, 05:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Crickettsmom

I apprenticed under a groomer that owned her own shop. I made 50% of the groom and learned how to do it all. She was awesome and so patient. That would be the best way to learn in my opinion because it is hands on and not just online. Learning each cut for each breed is the hard part. Good luck no matter which way you go to get your education.

That's a good idea. I didn't know people would do that, I didn't know if there was a degree or anything but upon my research on online schooling, there really isn't. It's just certificates but no actual degree.

I posted on our local craigslist to see if anyone will reply.

DreamsComeTrue · 11-15-2009, 08:49 PM

I attended a pet styling school in Southern Utah (Shear Elegance Pet Styling Academy), but the owner/instructor has sinced passed away from Cancer. Try to find a school that is accredited.

aqeuous18 · 11-15-2009, 09:08 PM

Unfortunately there are no certificates needed to be a professional groomer. I wish there were though, it would be a lot safer and would let people know where to start looking! Anyone with a Master Groomer title is definitely someone to look in to.

DreamsComeTrue · 11-15-2009, 09:13 PM

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Originally Posted by aqeuous18

Unfortunately there are no certificates needed to be a professional groomer. I wish there were though, it would be a lot safer and would let people know where to start looking! Anyone with a Master Groomer title is definitely someone to look in to.

Ditto!

Lolli_lah · 11-16-2009, 07:24 AM

There are no physical schools near me, though. It would be online or no go. I kind of don't like the idea of online only because you don't have hands-on with someone there to help guide you as I don't have much experience at all.

I made a post on craigslist yesterday asking if there are any groomers who would take on an apprentice, but no one has replied yet

Should I just go to groomer salons and ask them if they'd take an apprentice or?

10-26-2009, 03:36 PM	#1
yorkielover916 Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: San Antonio, TX, USA Posts: 238 Blog Entries: 1	Grooming school I hope i posted this in the right place. I have been playing with the idea of becoming a dog groomer, and just wanted to ask those that are groomers how they got started. I live in San Antonio, Tx and was trying to look for schools but all I get are online schools. Can someone please help? Thank you Carla

11-01-2009, 11:51 AM	#3
katy-yorkie Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Katy, Texas USA Posts: 1,458	There is a dog grooming school in Houston. I think they have evening and Saturday classes and from what I remember it was quite expensive. I looked into it at one time not to do it as my profession but to be able to groom my own dogs. I don't remember the name of the school but they sent me a lot of information and brochures. One of the hairdressers where I get my hair cut used to be a dog groomer. I will ask her where she trained. __________________ Jeanie, mom to Buster and Maggie

11-05-2009, 03:06 PM	#5
yorkielover916 Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: San Antonio, TX, USA Posts: 238 Blog Entries: 1	still havent found a grooming school here in SA, I think I am going to go ask one or a few groomers here in town and see where they went to school for this, I would really love to work with animals and since I cannot get my yorkie for quite a while now, I would love to spend time with some even if its just for a little while. __________________ Carla & Jasper R.I.P. JoJo

11-11-2009, 04:47 PM	#6
hdrozez YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Plano Posts: 2	Dallas Grooming School You should look into the school in Dallas. www.petitepooch.com Great career choice!

11-15-2009, 04:28 PM	#9
Lolli_lah YT Addict Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Gainesville, GA, USA Posts: 406 Blog Entries: 2	Has anyone actually done it via online courses or know someone who has? There are absolutely no schools near me whatsoever and I have been trying to find an online one that is at least semi-decent. I'd love to get into professional grooming. __________________ Lollipop my Pretty Little Princess

10-29-2009, 08:24 AM	#2
wolflover BANNED! Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Texas, USA Posts: 159	Im thinking the same thing, but im only eleven so i cant really lol. im in mckinney TX.

11-01-2009, 12:02 PM	#4
BaxtersMommy Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 2,362 Blog Entries: 1	I have also wanted to learn because I am a pet sitter and would love to offer grooming services to my clients. I looked into school here in the Dallas area and it was about 7,000!!! I would be interested to know if anyone local can teach me. I have placed ads on Craigslist etc.

11-12-2009, 05:40 PM	#8
aqeuous18 Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Western NY Posts: 231	Grooming school can be really expensive! I looked into it out here in SoCal and it was ridiculous along with my other schooling. I just got a job with PetSmart and they sent me to their school for free. It was 4 weeks long and 12 weeks in store training. I'm still at the end of my apprenticeship, but it's been great! Great benefits and a heck load of safety policies all designed to keep doggies safe But I warn you it varies from store to store. I've seen some crappy stores, I am lucky to be in a good one. The best thing is that you can transfer out of stores easily.

11-15-2009, 04:42 PM	#10
Crickettsmom Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Kentucky Posts: 1,235	I apprenticed under a groomer that owned her own shop. I made 50% of the groom and learned how to do it all. She was awesome and so patient. That would be the best way to learn in my opinion because it is hands on and not just online. Learning each cut for each breed is the hard part. Good luck no matter which way you go to get your education. __________________ Jennifer, Proud mom to Micah, Candy, Nikki, Gizmo, and Crickett (gone but NEVER forgotten)

11-15-2009, 08:49 PM	#12
DreamsComeTrue Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Boise Posts: 219	I attended a pet styling school in Southern Utah (Shear Elegance Pet Styling Academy), but the owner/instructor has sinced passed away from Cancer. Try to find a school that is accredited. __________________ Lisa loves Harley and Bella

11-15-2009, 09:08 PM	#13
aqeuous18 Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Western NY Posts: 231	Unfortunately there are no certificates needed to be a professional groomer. I wish there were though, it would be a lot safer and would let people know where to start looking! Anyone with a Master Groomer title is definitely someone to look in to.

11-16-2009, 07:24 AM	#15
Lolli_lah YT Addict Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Gainesville, GA, USA Posts: 406 Blog Entries: 2	There are no physical schools near me, though. It would be online or no go. I kind of don't like the idea of online only because you don't have hands-on with someone there to help guide you as I don't have much experience at all. I made a post on craigslist yesterday asking if there are any groomers who would take on an apprentice, but no one has replied yet Should I just go to groomer salons and ask them if they'd take an apprentice or? __________________ Lollipop my Pretty Little Princess