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Originally Posted by tatertot15  Ok so I'm looking into going to school to be a groomer. Now this may sound like a dumb question but I was wondering if you needed a license to be a groomer. I talked to the school today and it's more like a community college, but I can actually afford this place and they didn't offer much information, the lady was kind of rude so I just got off the phone with her. Anyway I do know that i'll get a certificate at the end of the program but I wanted to make sure that was what I needed to become a groomer. I just need information and I'm at a loss lol, so any info anyone can give me would be great!! |
No you don't need a license. However, the certificate is only going to be as valid as where it came from.
I would recommend, if you can, visit some grooming shops and talk to owner/operator groomers, not places like Pet Smart etc. You want the opinion of a groomer that has their own business and been it minimum 5 years.
I did that 17 years ago now and what I asked them is where to go for training so that I can come out of it knowing how to groom. Unfortunately, like most things today, things are not regulated.
If you are just wanting to learn a bit about grooming your own dog, likely the Community College might be ok. If you are looking to become a groomer, check around first.
Bona fide schools are not cheap. Having said that, not all of them can turn out a groomer that can tehn go work in a shop.
I was referred to a guy that had his own shop, had groomed all breeds for about 20 years, had St. Poodles that he showed and breed in dog shows and I was told, if he takes me on as a student, I will come out knowing the business and won't have trouble finding a job. The advice was correct.
I worked in shops for about a year, the second year I worked PT in shops and started my mobile. By the end of that year, my mobile was too busy so I quit the shops and worked for myself ever since.
Grooming is not what you might think it is. It is hard work.