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06-01-2009, 11:29 AM | #1 |
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| I want to go to grooming school!! groomers please read!! Ok so i'm looking into going to grooming school. Is anyone here a groomer in Ohio or around me?? I live about 30 miles north of Cincinnati. I would like to know what to expect, i'm looking into going to Great Oaks for the courses. What kind of money do groomers make. I do NOT want to work for Petsmart!! I really don't want that on my resume lol, i'm sure you all understand. Anyways, any info you can offer I would love to hear it!! I'm just trying to pick a career path for myself and this was something I was thinking about.
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06-01-2009, 11:39 AM | #2 |
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| My daughters finance works as a groomer but let me tell you what he did, He got out the phone book and called every groomer around his town, he asked if any were looking for help, he found a lady who took him on as an apprentice , he basicly started by washing dogs, brushing them out , clipping nails etc.. that was a few years ago, now he is a groomer on his own in her salon and has his own clients.. he makes 14 dollars and hour and about 75 dollars a day in tips.. but I have to tell you this is boston and for my yorkie puppy if I had to pay it would be 50.00 , for a full grown dog with an undercoat its anywhere between 100.00-125.00 !! So if I were you , Id look around and see if any one would like a helper and learn while you train...
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06-01-2009, 11:42 AM | #3 |
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| Mobile Pet Groomers I dont know if this is close but they offer and training program!! Some places will pay min wage till you get experienced!
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06-01-2009, 11:50 AM | #4 |
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| Wow 100-125?? Most i've paid is $50 for Bandit since he has been full grown, but I found a better groomer and only pay $35 now. If I went through with the schooling and everything I would want to have my own shop after about a year of experience. I'm going to look into that Mobile pet groomers, thanks so much for the info!! Maybe i'll talk to Bandit's groomer and see if she needs any help. The biggest problem is I have to work full time while I do this to be able to afford to live, I know on minimum wage we wouldn't make it. Edit for adding: the mobile pet grooming link you gave is about 2 hours north of me, but i've seen them around me before so i'll see if I can find one close to me! Thanks again!!
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06-01-2009, 02:00 PM | #5 |
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| I don't live near you, but... I'm a mobile groomer. Let me tell you...it's very physically demanding. Not like a grooming shop where all the dogs are sitting in cages waiting for you. You have to drive to your appts...on time, & do the dog(s) &/or cat(s) in a specified amount of time & drive to your next appt...on time. The good part, I've lost a couple of lbs! The school I attended was only 5 weeks long but we got to work on dogs the 2nd day & had an average of 3-4 dogs per day while in school. It was totally hands on & it worked for me. They also provided a day out on a mobile van. I know some adult schools offer classes, but it involves alot of studying & learning through books (totally not for me). The down side, courses are couple months long. My goal is to eventually open my own pet spa after I gain more experience. I was very fortunate to get hired right out of school, which was a huge determining factor for my boss who hired me. They liked the idea that I went to grooming school. I think working under an apprenticeship is excellent, it's hands on & you get to learn from an experienced groomer. But I don't know where you'll get your certificate. My boss had a goal of $15,000 this past month (May) & he informed me that they had the best month yet! He has 3 groomers in his payroll. We also have the advantage of 'good' regions: W. Hollywood, Beverly Hills, Bel Air, ect to name a few. Location, location, location.
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06-01-2009, 02:16 PM | #6 |
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| Wow that is awesome!! See if I could do something like that it would be great. I learn best with hands on. i'm not much of a classroom student when it comes to this kind of stuff. Sounds like you have a great job on your hands. I want to open my place also. I have all these ideas and I have no clue where to start lol. It's so hard figuring out what you want to do with your life.
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06-01-2009, 03:20 PM | #7 |
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| I went to grooming school in Utah (Shear Elegance Pet Styling Academy), but the instructor has sinced passed away from Cancer. If you truly loves animals, have lots of energy and patience, and don't mind getting dirty and stinky, then you'd probably love it. It's very demanding physically, but a very rewarding job. You'll also need good people skills so that you'll get along well with your clients. The amount you make depends on if you work for yourself or at a grooming shop. Your pay is usually 50 - 75% commission if you work for someone else. You're usually expected to groom 6-8 dogs a day. Some places have bathers, but I always preferred bathing my own dogs. That way I know it was done right. I worked at a veterinary clinic at one time and also worked at a Pet Hotel that was a boarding, doggie day care, and grooming facility. There are also grooming competitions that you can participate in when you feel comfortable with that. My instructor was a member of Groom Team USA and later served on the Board of Directors. Just an FYI so that you are aware of the level you can get to if you want to take it that far.
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06-01-2009, 05:11 PM | #8 | |
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06-02-2009, 05:17 AM | #9 |
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| LOL oh ok that makes more sense!! haha I'm a dork, only have yorkies on the brain!! So I found out that the course at Great Oaks here only cost a little under $400. and since I still have to work while I'm getting into this I figured when i get out of school I would donate my off time. A friend of mine runs a animal shelter, i'm going to see if she will let me volunteer my time to groom the dogs up for adoption, I think it would be a win win situation because the better they look the better chance they have at being adopted and I can take before and after pictures and make a portfolio so that way when i'm ready to make the transition to do it full time I have a book of animals I've done. What do you guys think?? Does this sound like a good idea??
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06-03-2009, 01:19 AM | #10 |
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| Volunteering your time to the animals in shelters & helping them get adopted is a wonderful idea! It's very rewarding too. They really appreciate you & give you kisses. I had a dog constantly lick my hand while I was working on him...he was soo sweet, hope he got adopted.
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06-17-2009, 04:18 PM | #13 |
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| I went to www.wagmytail.com in Tujunga. It's a short 5 week course but it's from 9-5 Tues~Sat. Sometimes they let you go early. I don't know if you can do this while working full time, unless you use your vacation days! One of the reasons why this course is only 5 weeks is to cater to those that cannot spend 6-8 months in a classroom to learn grooming. So it's very ideal for those who want a career change & start working right away...we've got bills to pay!
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