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Q: I want to take the course so
that I can learn to dog groom, but I don't want to own my own
business. Will I benefit from it?
A: Most definitely! Many individuals would just rather work
for someone else. Completing this program should open the doors to
occupations at kennels, vets, pet stores or even other grooming
shops. If you should change your mind someday and want to become
self-employed, you will have all the information available for you
to begin.
Q: Will I need to meet the
requirements of a special license or certification, such as a barber
or cosmetologist must obtain?
A: No! There are no special
licenses or state permits. If you become self-employed you will,
however, be required to get an occupational license just like all
other businesses. You will receive a completion certificate of
training, just as the traditional schools issue.
Q: How long does your career
development package take to complete?
A: It is designed to be
finished in as little as 3 months. Since you will be working at your
own pace it varies between each person. Some individuals are
focusing entirely on this and can finish it much quicker than the
person who has a full time job and family they're committed to. We
recommend that a study schedule be set up so that you remain focused
and are able to complete it in a reasonable time.
Q: In reference to your
videos…how good are they? Is the quality good and can I really learn
from them?
A: The quality of the
videos are very good, with good lighting and good camera shots. The
company that does the dubbing for us is excellent. We took many,
many weeks to put these all together. They truly are packed full of
quality instructions. We are narrating as we are grooming so that
you feel like you are with us in person , learning beside us. You
will learn from them!!!
Q: Does your training cover cat
grooming?
A: As our title infers…we
only work with dogs. Cats are tricky and many times difficult to
work with. We, ourselves, learned a looong time ago that there are
enough dogs to keep you as busy as you want to be, and made the
decision to groom "dogs only". It is no small secret that cats can
deliver bites and scratches unpredictably, and we do not feel
comfortable offering advice about grooming them, when there is this
potential risk factor. However, there are books out there on how to
groom them, and you should be able to apply what you have learned
from us right on over into cat grooming.
Q: Who can I speak with if I
have a question? Will it be a phone operator or a real person, and
is that person a dog groomer themselves?
A: We honestly do not get
that many questions, as the course is very thorough. But we do have
a phone system in place that tracks and alerts us of calls even if
we are away from the offices. We intend to speak with you in person
, so you can be assured no one else will be talking with you. You
may also email us if you prefer.
Q: Your fee is much less than
the typical schools. I'm concerned that it will not be thorough
enough.
A: Stop and think a moment
how much it must cost to run a large training institute like those
that you are referring to. That's where the difference is. Our
information is no less thorough…but our size sure is different.
Please don't make the mistake of thinking that because you're not
paying a fortune that you are going to receive much less than you
need - as nothing could be farther from the truth. We strive to
offer the best at the most affordable cost…you definitely will get
your money's worth, plus lots more!!
Q: What method do you use to
evaluate how well we are doing with the hands-on (practical)
portion?
A: You will be expected
to take camera shots of the dogs that you give haircuts to. Five
shots per dog: 1. Dog before the haircut 2. Clipped dog facing the
camera 3. Tail facing the camera 4. Dog’s left side 5. Dog’s
right side. You will be given a personal written critique of your
grooming skills based on these photos. Within your written report
we will offer tips for improvement, as needed, as well as praise for
work that is well done.
Q: I’ve had some health
problems in the past. Would they affect my ability to groom?
A: It will depend on the type of problems you had. Dog
grooming is a physical occupation. It requires one to have good,
strong muscles and back. Those with carpal-tunnel tendencies should
not consider it as a full-time occupation. Obviously, those with
pet allergies should not consider it.
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