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Originally Posted by Debbier2010  Hi everyone it has been a long time since I have been on YT when ever I get a chance I log in a read a few posts but really don't have much time for anything else.. I have been working a lot of hours at a job I hate and have no future in and it started me thinking what makes me happy? The only thing I could honestly say makes me truly happy was spending time with my yorkies and so I thought what can I do that would give me more time with them and the answer was clear.. dog groomer!! So what I want to know is are there any groomers on YT that could offer any information such as do I need experience, how long are the classes, could I make a decent living,are the classes expensive, basically the pros and cons I want to do as much research as possible because it would be a career change for me and as much as I would love to do this its a bit scary to start a new career...any info would help thanks in advance |
That is an awesome thing to do, however, not trying to rain on your parade, and I hope you don't take this the wrong way, but dealing with your own pets vs. other peoples pets is a very delicate thing, and sometimes VERY frustrating and stressful! I started out working as a dog walker at a local animal hospital, then moved on to doing kennel work, and then became a bathing assistant, and then a grooming assistant, I LOVED, LOVED, LOVED It, but it is very stressful, and VERY detailed in how you cut, trim, shave, bathe, and all that for certain breeds of animals. I loved bathing and prepping the dogs for the groomer I worked with, but it is a very time consuming job. You also have to consider, mean animals, making sure they are up to date with vaccines, and even more so, if things should happen, if you have the proper medical care around you!
I would have loved to become a groomer, but after being a vet tech for 6 plus years, I was like, I cant do this anymore! Ha! I love my pets, and everything, and wouldnt not want to have animals around, but working with them, isnt the thing for me anymore!
Good luck in what adventure you choose!