advice on grooming pls - if you would be so kind :)

Re: advice on grooming pls - if you would be so kind :)

Nick Shackleton — Sun, 31 Jan 2010 09:53:50 GMT

http://www.cityandguilds.com/13508.html?sType=q&subject_or_code=Dog+Grooming+(7750)

Re: advice on grooming pls - if you would be so kind :)

FINNIGAN — Sun, 31 Jan 2010 09:50:32 GMT

hope i can help, im a qualified groomer, did 2 year one day a week course at college, to get my city and guilds 775 cert, you actually dont have to have any qualifications or experience , i know someone unbelievably who learnt from a book!! not reccommended, its a good little earner, i did it from home whilst my daughter was little, i do it at work and in my spare time, i earnt a lot over the years, the only thing i will say is if you decide to do it from home you will need a seperate room or good outside setup, it makes a hell of a mess of your home, i used to do it in my kitchen and bathroom, lack of facilities, i had to clear down the kitchen and dissinfect afterwards, the same with my bathroom, the hair gets everywhere!!!and you must get insurance to cover any injury to the animal, (believe me it can happen, ) and ins to cover a client falling down your steps etc, this can work out expensive!! i would go on a proper course, and like nursing if you have that qualification you can earn more!! good luck

Re: advice on grooming pls - if you would be so kind :)

Steph Phillips — Sat, 30 Jan 2010 14:55:33 GMT

Thanks Maisy :)

Yeah a nurse I know does grooming, so I can ask to assist her one day.. Will look into other courses too, hopefully theory & practical ones!

Re: advice on grooming pls - if you would be so kind :)

Maisy — Sat, 30 Jan 2010 12:08:24 GMT

If its a practical based course that will put you in a better position for recommendations etc. There are many correspondance grooming courses that are just theory only and aren't really going to be much help if you're planning on doing the different types of breed cuts. Could you contact a groomer and ask for their advice on training?

Re: advice on grooming pls - if you would be so kind :)

Steph Phillips — Sat, 30 Jan 2010 11:08:15 GMT

.. bump!