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**Brutton** · 02-12-2010, 05:54 PM

I groom. I like it and it gives me the freedom I need to run my business when I'm not working there. I'm not certified and more than likely won't get certified, not because I can't but because I don't see the need.

I was taught how to groom by my Grandma who is a Certified Master Groomer/Teacher(she did the evaluations WAY back in the day on others to get their cert.) My mom taught me a little bit who is also a master groomer. I worked at petsMart for awhile as a bather and then went to private shops. I taught a former friend a lot on how to groom and that is what she does now, I believe.

I like grooming but it is HARD on your body and mind. Dealing with fearful, aggressive and just plain psychotic dogs is not an easy feat.

My advice, get started at a regular SMALL shop and learn from someone that has years of experience. The groomer I work with now, used to groom show dogs in Cali. and has more than 40 years of experience.

02-12-2010, 05:54 PM	#7
Brutton Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 493 Senior Member	I groom. I like it and it gives me the freedom I need to run my business when I'm not working there. I'm not certified and more than likely won't get certified, not because I can't but because I don't see the need. I was taught how to groom by my Grandma who is a Certified Master Groomer/Teacher(she did the evaluations WAY back in the day on others to get their cert.) My mom taught me a little bit who is also a master groomer. I worked at petsMart for awhile as a bather and then went to private shops. I taught a former friend a lot on how to groom and that is what she does now, I believe. I like grooming but it is HARD on your body and mind. Dealing with fearful, aggressive and just plain psychotic dogs is not an easy feat. My advice, get started at a regular SMALL shop and learn from someone that has years of experience. The groomer I work with now, used to groom show dogs in Cali. and has more than 40 years of experience.
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