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gardenyorkies · 02-11-2008, 04:18 PM

You do not have to go to school or have any training to be a groomer...Although I do think you would benefit greatly by going to school and learning from a professional...I have been grooming for over 19 years now and I did go to school to learn the art of grooming...

As far as going to school for 2 years, I am not sure why it would take that long to teach you how to groom...I went for about 4 months and I was prepared to open my own grooming shop and get to work...I did attend seminars and tried to learn more...

Do look into your zoning regulations to see what would be required of you to open a grooming salon attached to your home...Not all communities allow it!..I groomed and raised my girls while working at home or close to home...It has been a flexible career for me but it is a lot of work...Good luck to you!

~Laura

02-11-2008, 04:18 PM	#13
gardenyorkies Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: May 2007 Location: Northeast Ohio Posts: 429	You do not have to go to school or have any training to be a groomer...Although I do think you would benefit greatly by going to school and learning from a professional...I have been grooming for over 19 years now and I did go to school to learn the art of grooming... As far as going to school for 2 years, I am not sure why it would take that long to teach you how to groom...I went for about 4 months and I was prepared to open my own grooming shop and get to work...I did attend seminars and tried to learn more... Do look into your zoning regulations to see what would be required of you to open a grooming salon attached to your home...Not all communities allow it!..I groomed and raised my girls while working at home or close to home...It has been a flexible career for me but it is a lot of work...Good luck to you! ~Laura __________________ Laura ~ JaLa Yorkshire Terriers ~ Visit www.PoochiePetite.com "Wrapping Jackets, Satin Beds, Tablecovers, Bows N' More!"