dog grooming Discussions
I Am Looking To Get Into The Dog Grooming Industry. How Would I Go About That?
My passion is animals and i don 't want to work a minimum wage job the rest of my life (who does?) i really want to get into the dog grooming industry but i 'm not sure how. do i need to go to a school or do an unpaid internship or anything? (Read answers)
Is It Safe To Work In A Dog Grooming Salon While I Am Pregnant?
Im about 10 weeks pregnant, i know you can get toxoplasmosis from cats but im just grooming dogs, lifting the dogs up into the baths, bathing them, using shampoo and drying them.can this hurt me and my baby? its only for a couple of hours, i start work tomorrow, its compulsory for my studies that i want to finish before i have the baby.thanks, i 'll talk with the doctor and the boss after my first shift tomorrow, its only for about 3 hours, they go quick. should be alright. (Read answers)
My passion is animals and i don 't want to work a minimum wage job the rest of my life (who does?) i really want to get into the dog grooming industry but i 'm not sure how. do i need to go to a school or do an unpaid internship or anything? (Read answers)
Is It Safe To Work In A Dog Grooming Salon While I Am Pregnant?
Im about 10 weeks pregnant, i know you can get toxoplasmosis from cats but im just grooming dogs, lifting the dogs up into the baths, bathing them, using shampoo and drying them.can this hurt me and my baby? its only for a couple of hours, i start work tomorrow, its compulsory for my studies that i want to finish before i have the baby.thanks, i 'll talk with the doctor and the boss after my first shift tomorrow, its only for about 3 hours, they go quick. should be alright. (Read answers)
Where To Learn Dog Grooming From Home?
I want to learn dog grooming. due to family commitment, i prefer to learn it from home. it will perfect for me if the course is reasonably priced. thanks (Read answers)
Does Anyone Know Of Any Dog Grooming Colleges In Or Around Glasgow?
I 'm training in a shop as an apprentice at the moment working for almost nothing and i suspect i 'm not even being trained properly. i would much rather learn to be a dog groomer in college but i can 't find one that does the course and i can 't afford to live away from home either. (Read answers)
There Is A Canadian Made Portable Dog Grooming System. See Details?
It has a strap for over the shoulder use, if i remember correctly. they also have a model for horses. it is supposed to be a deep hypoallergenic cleaning system. i can not remember the name of the company or how to reach them. their system looked very revolutionary. they advertise that you clean the dog in your clients home, where the pet is most comfortable. i don 't remember if it was waterless or not. i don 't think it was but not sure. can anyone help me find this company in canada. (Read answers)
Dog Grooming Attire - Good And Bad?
Please can anyone with grooming experience advise me on what i should wear? ideas, tips, what not to wear etc etc...........where and who sell really good tops and trousers etc which are great for dog grooming? i am about to start my course very soon and would really appreciate some guidance please? what to buy without going crazy and where from? hints tips and suggestions will really be appreciated - thank you. i have been told it gets very warm and not to wear long sleeve tops and to buy comfortable closed in clog type shoes - perhaps - any grooomers that can offer their advice would be fantastic and any suppliers that can do mail order would be ever better? i have seen the groomers website but are there others which are better? products,prices etc etc?? thank you heaps a very excited soon to be student!of course i have already asked many many people and will continue to ask lots more people. this site is normally a great way to ask helpful people who i can not otherwise meet - geographically it would be impossible to meet all the helpful people out there. (Read answers)
Iam About To Pint My Dog Grooming Salon, Need Help With Colours?
Hi, i am about to decorated my grooming salon and need colours that will match the dark puprle writing on the walls (go on afterwards) and the green flooring. can anyone suggest any ideas for the wall colour? (Read answers)
What Are The Most Important Dog Grooming Tools To Get For A Dog Show?
What are most important dog grooming tools to buy to prep your dog for an upcoming dog show ? i have a long haired border collie (Read answers)
Anyone Know Any Dog Grooming Places In N Las Vegas, Nv That Is Not That Expensive?
My dog is a shi- poo (shitzu-poodle) and she hates being brushed which means her fur is tangled now so we need a non expensive grooming area (tight budget like many of us). weve tried petsmart but it is expensive and is our last resort.....please helpwe need a non expensive but good quality area (Read answers)
Dog Grooming Business On Your Own. Could One Person Handle A Shop Alone?
I would prefer not to hire employee 's at least to start. this would not be a mobile dog grooming business but a stand alone shop. (Read answers)
Why Is Getting Your Dog Groomed Proffesionally Better Than Grooming Yourself At Home?
Whta do they do so special? (Read answers)
Looking For A Dog Grooming Product That Connects To A Hose And Dispenses Shampoo And Water And Has A Brush?
Saw it on tv but cant remember name and cant find online.its similar to the shampaw. (Read answers)
How Much Should My We Charge People For Dog Grooming?
Myself and my sister are going to start a dog grooming service in a smallish sized town,and i was wondering how much we could make off it. we 're going to take a dog grooming class,so we would be certified,(kinda). would $50 be too much per dog?you all gave me good answers,so i put it to a vote. thanks again! (Read answers)
Do You Have To Be Formally Trained To Open A Dog Grooming Business?
Like, do you have to have any kind of actual training? i can do basic grooming and im wanting to make a little extra cash by grooming, but i was just wondering. (Read answers)
What Equipment Is Necessary To Set Up A Dog Grooming Parlour - We Have The Shed Built With Power, Heat, Light?
Can you please give info re where best to purchase equipement - the rough costs for this equipment - if starting from scratch we want to be buying good quality, but within a certain budget of course... can anyone point us in correct direction so as to avoid being ripped off and or buying stuff that really is not necessary! thank you very much for your help in advance any tips would be appreciated as we realise homework needs to be done -but if starting with no experience of purchasing such equipment can we gain info help from various sources that you know of??sorry i should hve said - i will be starting a course in sept and want to become fully qualified. this is us jumping the gun with a game plan as we are thinking of getting the premises ready beforehand for some hands on work experience with a qualified trainer coming into our premises in the uk and working for us. thanks again for help. (Read answers)
Where Can I Find All The Dog Grooming Supplies One Needs To Groom There Dog On There Own?
Recently had a horrible bad experience with getty 's groomed in mattawan..the owner was gruff with my dog and hurt him..and was never grown up to at least even apologies at all...so i want to groom my dog on my own after this lesson...and what are some good books to learn this?and what equipment is needed to groom dogs..thanks.. (Read answers)
Which Name Do You You Like The Best For A Dog Grooming Shop?
Have have thought of a few - caity 's pooch parlorthe pampered pooch spapampered pawscaity 's pampered pawsprecious pampered paws caity 's pet parlorthe pampered pooch saloncaity 's pampered poochclub pooch - salon and spacaity 's hairy houndswhich do you like best? which name would be most appealing to you and would make you want to come inside? more suggestions are welcomed and encouraged! (don 't think about availability - i can tweak them later for uniqueness.)how do they sound misleading? (Read answers)
Dog Grooming Course 2010!?
I want to go to college next year part time and do a dog grooming course, its only 23 weeks but its £1,700.the course has gone up about £300 in the last 9 months. :/ please can someone help me think of good ways to raise money.would really helpi don 't want things like "street cornor " because it 's not funny.and i 've been looking for a job for a long time, no one will employ me because of the credit crunch.help!!! (Read answers)
Looking For A Dog Grooming School In Maryland?
I would like to take an 'all breed ' or full program dog grooming program in maryland. i do not want some instructional video or online program, that doesn 't seem adequate to me. but, i have only found two schools in all of maryland and they both seem to be possibly closed! the baltimore school or grooming in baltimore, md and the maryland school of grooming in silver spring. neither of them have websites! and both are impossible to reach via phone!any suggestions? and if nothing in maryland, i may have to stretch out to pa, de or va.thank you! (Read answers)
Good Names For Dog Grooming Business?
Hi im setting up a dog grooming business and would really appreciate some ideas for names for the company ? the best i can come up with so far is 'paws ' which is not a good start. i would be clipping and maybe shampooing the dogs so names please :d thanks :) much appreciated x (Read answers)
Dog Grooming Certificate?
I am a groomer but is there a way to get certified? (Read answers)
Dog Grooming Equipment And Tools?
I am wanting got start a new career in dog grooming. i know an company near me is offering a course which is 24 days and gets you training in what you need to know for £3800 plus £500 for registration for exams with nptc and you get a few things with that. but i am wondering when i become qualified would whoever i work for provide the tools or would i need to buy my own? where would be the best place to buy them from and how much should i expect to pay?any help would be grateful (Read answers)
Dog Grooming Salons!?
In the bronx ny i want to take ym 1 year old shitz zue for a full set. (Read answers)
Dog Grooming Business Owners!?
Ok i am an aspiring dog grooming business owner, and i was wondering if you could answer a few questions.1. what is the best kind of equipment? (scissors, clippers, blow driers, ect.)2. how much did it start to get the business started?3. approximately how many cages should i get?what other tips could you give me?thanks so much! (Read answers)
Which Ones Cheaper? Petco Dog Grooming, Or Petsmart Dog Grooming?
I would like to get my dog groomed, but i don 't have a lot of money x) i need to know which ones cheaper. help pleasee?(: and thanks :] (Read answers)
How Easy Would It Be To Get A 'dog Grooming' Job?
I was thinking of doing a dog grooming college course...i don 't want to get the qualification and then find out that it won 't come to any use...i went with my friend when she had her dog groomed (her dog is a show dog) and it looks like something i would like to do...the course is an a-level, and i will be doing an 'animal care ' a level at the same time.. (the college said that you have to do at least 2 a-levels...)how easy do you think that it would be to get a dog grooming job??i live in south west england btw...true colours - haha i fell asleep so i couldn 't reply sooner lol...the college i 'm going to is in dorchester...it would be cool to go to the same college as you but it 's a bit too far away... (Read answers)
What Online Schools For Dog Grooming Would Someone Suggest,?
I live in a raul area and thinking about opening a portable business. i would like to start online but have no idea were to look.or maybe any good schools in kansas. (Read answers)
Need A Catchy Name For A Mobile Dog Grooming Business?
Any idea 's would be greatly appreciated. (Read answers)
Best Dryer For Dog Grooming?
Im away to open my own dog grooming business, where i did my training they had a cabinet dryer and blaster/ dryer, our tutor said that there are cage dryers availabel or i could get a pig lamp and set up a little corner for which to use the pig lamp, can anyone give me there views, opinions or advice. thanksthanks for that, yes i was going to get a stand dryer/ blaster to blast the dogs and use the dryer on bichons poodles, etc but was just hoping of another method for all the other breeds...thanks (Read answers)
Another Dog Grooming Question?
Has anyone used the pedi-paws nail trimmer? our pup is almost 5 months old now. she used to let me trim her nails with no issue. now she gets hyper and pulls away, thinking it 's a game. she doesn 't cry or anything, but with her squirming around i 'm afraid of hurting her. looking for alternatives...please let me have your opinions on the pedi-paws trimmer.thanks! (Read answers)
Good Dog Grooming Place Near Surrey?
Can you guys recommend me a good grooming place for a cocker spaniel?i used to go to bosley 's surrey since my dog was a puppy but recently that place is too crowded and my dog seems too stressed out after the grooming. i want to know a place where dogs are well-treated. the place has to be clean and of course good groomers.near coquitlam, burnaby area is okay too (Read answers)
I want to learn dog grooming. due to family commitment, i prefer to learn it from home. it will perfect for me if the course is reasonably priced. thanks (Read answers)
Does Anyone Know Of Any Dog Grooming Colleges In Or Around Glasgow?
I 'm training in a shop as an apprentice at the moment working for almost nothing and i suspect i 'm not even being trained properly. i would much rather learn to be a dog groomer in college but i can 't find one that does the course and i can 't afford to live away from home either. (Read answers)
There Is A Canadian Made Portable Dog Grooming System. See Details?
It has a strap for over the shoulder use, if i remember correctly. they also have a model for horses. it is supposed to be a deep hypoallergenic cleaning system. i can not remember the name of the company or how to reach them. their system looked very revolutionary. they advertise that you clean the dog in your clients home, where the pet is most comfortable. i don 't remember if it was waterless or not. i don 't think it was but not sure. can anyone help me find this company in canada. (Read answers)
Dog Grooming Attire - Good And Bad?
Please can anyone with grooming experience advise me on what i should wear? ideas, tips, what not to wear etc etc...........where and who sell really good tops and trousers etc which are great for dog grooming? i am about to start my course very soon and would really appreciate some guidance please? what to buy without going crazy and where from? hints tips and suggestions will really be appreciated - thank you. i have been told it gets very warm and not to wear long sleeve tops and to buy comfortable closed in clog type shoes - perhaps - any grooomers that can offer their advice would be fantastic and any suppliers that can do mail order would be ever better? i have seen the groomers website but are there others which are better? products,prices etc etc?? thank you heaps a very excited soon to be student!of course i have already asked many many people and will continue to ask lots more people. this site is normally a great way to ask helpful people who i can not otherwise meet - geographically it would be impossible to meet all the helpful people out there. (Read answers)
Iam About To Pint My Dog Grooming Salon, Need Help With Colours?
Hi, i am about to decorated my grooming salon and need colours that will match the dark puprle writing on the walls (go on afterwards) and the green flooring. can anyone suggest any ideas for the wall colour? (Read answers)
What Are The Most Important Dog Grooming Tools To Get For A Dog Show?
What are most important dog grooming tools to buy to prep your dog for an upcoming dog show ? i have a long haired border collie (Read answers)
Anyone Know Any Dog Grooming Places In N Las Vegas, Nv That Is Not That Expensive?
My dog is a shi- poo (shitzu-poodle) and she hates being brushed which means her fur is tangled now so we need a non expensive grooming area (tight budget like many of us). weve tried petsmart but it is expensive and is our last resort.....please helpwe need a non expensive but good quality area (Read answers)
Dog Grooming Business On Your Own. Could One Person Handle A Shop Alone?
I would prefer not to hire employee 's at least to start. this would not be a mobile dog grooming business but a stand alone shop. (Read answers)
Why Is Getting Your Dog Groomed Proffesionally Better Than Grooming Yourself At Home?
Whta do they do so special? (Read answers)
Looking For A Dog Grooming Product That Connects To A Hose And Dispenses Shampoo And Water And Has A Brush?
Saw it on tv but cant remember name and cant find online.its similar to the shampaw. (Read answers)
How Much Should My We Charge People For Dog Grooming?
Myself and my sister are going to start a dog grooming service in a smallish sized town,and i was wondering how much we could make off it. we 're going to take a dog grooming class,so we would be certified,(kinda). would $50 be too much per dog?you all gave me good answers,so i put it to a vote. thanks again! (Read answers)
Do You Have To Be Formally Trained To Open A Dog Grooming Business?
Like, do you have to have any kind of actual training? i can do basic grooming and im wanting to make a little extra cash by grooming, but i was just wondering. (Read answers)
What Equipment Is Necessary To Set Up A Dog Grooming Parlour - We Have The Shed Built With Power, Heat, Light?
Can you please give info re where best to purchase equipement - the rough costs for this equipment - if starting from scratch we want to be buying good quality, but within a certain budget of course... can anyone point us in correct direction so as to avoid being ripped off and or buying stuff that really is not necessary! thank you very much for your help in advance any tips would be appreciated as we realise homework needs to be done -but if starting with no experience of purchasing such equipment can we gain info help from various sources that you know of??sorry i should hve said - i will be starting a course in sept and want to become fully qualified. this is us jumping the gun with a game plan as we are thinking of getting the premises ready beforehand for some hands on work experience with a qualified trainer coming into our premises in the uk and working for us. thanks again for help. (Read answers)
Where Can I Find All The Dog Grooming Supplies One Needs To Groom There Dog On There Own?
Recently had a horrible bad experience with getty 's groomed in mattawan..the owner was gruff with my dog and hurt him..and was never grown up to at least even apologies at all...so i want to groom my dog on my own after this lesson...and what are some good books to learn this?and what equipment is needed to groom dogs..thanks.. (Read answers)
Which Name Do You You Like The Best For A Dog Grooming Shop?
Have have thought of a few - caity 's pooch parlorthe pampered pooch spapampered pawscaity 's pampered pawsprecious pampered paws caity 's pet parlorthe pampered pooch saloncaity 's pampered poochclub pooch - salon and spacaity 's hairy houndswhich do you like best? which name would be most appealing to you and would make you want to come inside? more suggestions are welcomed and encouraged! (don 't think about availability - i can tweak them later for uniqueness.)how do they sound misleading? (Read answers)
Dog Grooming Course 2010!?
I want to go to college next year part time and do a dog grooming course, its only 23 weeks but its £1,700.the course has gone up about £300 in the last 9 months. :/ please can someone help me think of good ways to raise money.would really helpi don 't want things like "street cornor " because it 's not funny.and i 've been looking for a job for a long time, no one will employ me because of the credit crunch.help!!! (Read answers)
Looking For A Dog Grooming School In Maryland?
I would like to take an 'all breed ' or full program dog grooming program in maryland. i do not want some instructional video or online program, that doesn 't seem adequate to me. but, i have only found two schools in all of maryland and they both seem to be possibly closed! the baltimore school or grooming in baltimore, md and the maryland school of grooming in silver spring. neither of them have websites! and both are impossible to reach via phone!any suggestions? and if nothing in maryland, i may have to stretch out to pa, de or va.thank you! (Read answers)
Good Names For Dog Grooming Business?
Hi im setting up a dog grooming business and would really appreciate some ideas for names for the company ? the best i can come up with so far is 'paws ' which is not a good start. i would be clipping and maybe shampooing the dogs so names please :d thanks :) much appreciated x (Read answers)
Dog Grooming Certificate?
I am a groomer but is there a way to get certified? (Read answers)
Dog Grooming Equipment And Tools?
I am wanting got start a new career in dog grooming. i know an company near me is offering a course which is 24 days and gets you training in what you need to know for £3800 plus £500 for registration for exams with nptc and you get a few things with that. but i am wondering when i become qualified would whoever i work for provide the tools or would i need to buy my own? where would be the best place to buy them from and how much should i expect to pay?any help would be grateful (Read answers)
Dog Grooming Salons!?
In the bronx ny i want to take ym 1 year old shitz zue for a full set. (Read answers)
Dog Grooming Business Owners!?
Ok i am an aspiring dog grooming business owner, and i was wondering if you could answer a few questions.1. what is the best kind of equipment? (scissors, clippers, blow driers, ect.)2. how much did it start to get the business started?3. approximately how many cages should i get?what other tips could you give me?thanks so much! (Read answers)
Which Ones Cheaper? Petco Dog Grooming, Or Petsmart Dog Grooming?
I would like to get my dog groomed, but i don 't have a lot of money x) i need to know which ones cheaper. help pleasee?(: and thanks :] (Read answers)
How Easy Would It Be To Get A 'dog Grooming' Job?
I was thinking of doing a dog grooming college course...i don 't want to get the qualification and then find out that it won 't come to any use...i went with my friend when she had her dog groomed (her dog is a show dog) and it looks like something i would like to do...the course is an a-level, and i will be doing an 'animal care ' a level at the same time.. (the college said that you have to do at least 2 a-levels...)how easy do you think that it would be to get a dog grooming job??i live in south west england btw...true colours - haha i fell asleep so i couldn 't reply sooner lol...the college i 'm going to is in dorchester...it would be cool to go to the same college as you but it 's a bit too far away... (Read answers)
What Online Schools For Dog Grooming Would Someone Suggest,?
I live in a raul area and thinking about opening a portable business. i would like to start online but have no idea were to look.or maybe any good schools in kansas. (Read answers)
Need A Catchy Name For A Mobile Dog Grooming Business?
Any idea 's would be greatly appreciated. (Read answers)
Best Dryer For Dog Grooming?
Im away to open my own dog grooming business, where i did my training they had a cabinet dryer and blaster/ dryer, our tutor said that there are cage dryers availabel or i could get a pig lamp and set up a little corner for which to use the pig lamp, can anyone give me there views, opinions or advice. thanksthanks for that, yes i was going to get a stand dryer/ blaster to blast the dogs and use the dryer on bichons poodles, etc but was just hoping of another method for all the other breeds...thanks (Read answers)
Another Dog Grooming Question?
Has anyone used the pedi-paws nail trimmer? our pup is almost 5 months old now. she used to let me trim her nails with no issue. now she gets hyper and pulls away, thinking it 's a game. she doesn 't cry or anything, but with her squirming around i 'm afraid of hurting her. looking for alternatives...please let me have your opinions on the pedi-paws trimmer.thanks! (Read answers)
Good Dog Grooming Place Near Surrey?
Can you guys recommend me a good grooming place for a cocker spaniel?i used to go to bosley 's surrey since my dog was a puppy but recently that place is too crowded and my dog seems too stressed out after the grooming. i want to know a place where dogs are well-treated. the place has to be clean and of course good groomers.near coquitlam, burnaby area is okay too (Read answers)
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