calling all GROOMERS

[mrose_s]

hey. i'm interetsed in becoming a groomer. i was thinking about getting a job part time at a dog grooming parlour if possible. any hints/tips?

and links?

differences in fur type and all?

i understand somoe dogs (huskies, chows, Saint Bernards} have lenghty coats that shouldn't be shaved ever in summer as the undercoat serves as insulation and protects from both the hot and the cold.

i understand about undercoat and thats what makes a dog shed. (buster is a massive shedder) and such. andything not so straightforward i should know?

[wolfsoul]

It's rare you will find a groomer that doesn't do haricuts on double coated breeds --- Groomers make quite a bit of money on those, and most of them disagree that it's bad to take them short.

A grooming parlour won't hire someone as a groomer unless they have gone to school or apprenticed somewhere else -- you'll have to start out as a bather and work your way up. It takes years but it's worth it because you learn so much along the way and appreciate your job as a groomer so much more when you don't have to bathe. Alot of people that go to school have to relearn alot of things once they work in a new shop -- alot of schools teach screwy techniques, and most head groomers have a preference in how they like things done. You can always research the different types of haircuts but remember it all comes down to how your boss wants things done.

Call around, see if anyone is looking for a bather. Oftentimes a shop will have several resumes for a bather but is looking for the "right person" to come along.

[mrose_s]

its okay. i fingured you wouldnt straight away become a groomers. but it being a bather would get you some experiance atleast

[ejabarnes]

when i was training to do dog gromming i applied to many places but unfortunately most dog groomers do not want to spend the time especially if they are busy training some one up you are best to go to a college where they teach you the basics most college programmes will teach you up to nvq level 2 where you can than apply to be a dog grooming assistant in a dog groomers some colleges will even find you placements its always best to try to get in a parlour as it gives you great experience if you write on the letters when you apply that you want to be a dog groomer but want some experience in working in a salon some groomers might take you more seriously although you will be doing alot of shampooing and cleaning but eventually you will get there and its a great fun being a groomer good luck