Pet Grooming Training

Is this article about training the groomer or training the pet to be groomed or both? I think I'll touch on both subjects because both are important. The training of the groomer is a no brainer. Go to grooming school or take an online class. The training of the pet, on the other hand, is a another matter entirely. Pet grooming training just might be harder than you think.

Start when your puppy or kitten is young and preferably tired from his exploration of the world around him. Start slowly and handle your pet, especially their feet. Brush them and simulatee nail clipping. Be patient because young animals, like young children, have the attention span of a gnat. My fellow southerners are familiar with this flighty insect. You may only be able to brush for a few minutes before your pet decides he's had enough and the brush becomes a chew toy. That's OK. stop and try again later. The same goes for nail trimming. If you do one nail at a time without a major meltdown, it's still a learning experience. If you avoid becoming frustrated and keep your pet from becoming anxious and bolting for the door, your groomer will thank you later. Keep your sessions short and frequent and your pet will become a well adjusted groomer's dream.

Ok, the pet is trained, so let's train the groomer. As I said, going to grooming school is the obvious choice, but there are other ways to learn. An apprenticeship with an established groomer is a possibility. You can start from the ground up or the bathtub up. You will do a lot of bathing and sweeping before you get to groom a pet. It's a great way to perfect your handling techniques before you actually get the pet on the table to clip. Veterinary hospitals are also a good place to get some basic skills. Many employ groomers and most all do medicated baths and dips. Clipping down the severely matted pet under anesthesia is also a frequent chore. It's a great way to learn basic skills. The sleeping pet does not wiggle and try to jump off the table.

Learning to groom by volunteering at a shelter is rewarding for you and the pets. The haircuts don't have to be perfect and the pets will love the extra attention. Remember, everything you do, even if it's for free, is valuable experience towards your ultimate goal. Cesar Milan started as a groomer and just look at him now. I'll bet when he was bathing dogs, the thought of becoming the Dog Whisperer and having a tv show, books and a line of products was far from his mind. The path to success is often a winding road, but if you are able to take every experience and learn from it, your chances of ending up where you want to be are so much greater.

However you get your training, follow your passion and enjoy the ride. You may not get fame and fortune, but you'll be rewarded with having a job you love. When you do what you love, work seems like play.

 




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Cypress man says Petco injured dog during grooming session
HOUSTON --- A man said a trip to take his dog to the groomer ended in the veterinarians office. Cypress resident Jason Baldwin said the simple grooming trip to Petco on Sunday turned into a nightmare for him and his 9-month-old cocker spaniel. He said he found deep gashes in the dogs neck and paws and he immediately took her to Bansfield Pet Hospital, where the cuts had to be closed with ...


Attendees have a howling good time at Super Pet Expo - North Brunswick Sentinel

Attendees have a howling good time at Super Pet Expo
North Brunswick Sentinel
PHOTOS BY ERIC SUCAR staff Panick and Curtis were both veterinary technicians and are certified groomers. Besides doing typical baths, haircuts and nail care, they also offer Mohawks, earrings, temporary tattoos, dye jobs and feathers. EURIt's fun.

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Birmingham pet groomer Kimberly Dye finally has place of her own - The Birmingham News - al.com (blog)

The Birmingham News - al.com (blog)
Birmingham pet groomer Kimberly Dye finally has place of her own
The Birmingham News - al.com (blog)
A lifelong animal lover with five dogs of her own, Dye said she has been caring for people's pets for 18 years after getting training from Bertha Dieguez at Rocky Ridge Animal Clinic. "At the time, I was a single mom working two jobs," she said.

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Dog-grooming business WAGS opens in Monkseaton - nebusiness.co.uk

Dog-grooming business WAGS opens in Monkseaton
nebusiness.co.uk
The family hit on the dog grooming salon idea because they regularly took their own Cavalier King Charles spaniels to similar parlours. EURKayleigh and Laura were keen to leave their office jobs and work in dog grooming,EUR said Mrs Joicey.

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Westminster Dog Show 2012: Behind-the-Scenes Grooming of Competitors [PHOTOS]
As the 136th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show kicks off in New York, hundreds of dogs gather in Madison Square Garden to show off their coats, gait, and personality. However, before the dogs even step into the ring, there is an extensive pre-show grooming process that needs to take place. Take a look at pictures and photos behind-the-scenes of the grooming process...


SA jobs will go if Holden closes - Ninemsn

SA jobs will go if Holden closes
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Pet groomer 'glued ear back on dog'A Hawaiian woman is suing a pet grooming business that allegedly cut a piece off her dog then tried to glue it back on. Farmer's gaffe cracks up KarlA Victorian farmer has made a memorable TV debut by cracking a rude .

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