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Dog Grooming School Frequently Asked Questions

  • How long does it take to become a dog groomer?

    It will typically take you about 12 months to learn the academic foundations and gain preliminary experience. Once you have a strong foundation, the more you groom the better you are likely to get.  This is particularly true if you are able to work with an experienced grooming mentor after graduation from a grooming school.  Depending on your commitment, talent and the amount of time you groom, it could take you 3-7 years to become a good groomer and 10 years to become a great one.  The best groomers never stop learning and practicing.

  • How much do dog groomers make a year?

    The average hourly wage for a dog groomer in the United States is $17 per hour or $35,059 annually (according to Ziprecruiter).  As you might expect, the salary varies depending on where you live, with groomers in urban areas generally commanding higher wages.  This means that groomers in some major population centers can earn more than twice the median hourly wage.  Experience and a strong foundation of grooming knowledge also equates to higher pay.    Nationwide, the job outlook for the profession is strong.  The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts a 22% growth in animal care careers over the next few years.

  • What qualifications do you need to be a dog groomer?

    No state requires licensure for dog groomers, but common sense should tell you that you need more than a set of clippers and a bottle of shampoo to call yourself one.  Some groomers learn through an internship with a professional. Many who are more serious about the profession choose to earn certification through a trade school or distance learning program.  Such certification serves as proof of knowledge and experience in the field.

  • Is pet grooming a good career?

    If you are an animal lover with an artistic flair and like to work with your hands, pet grooming might be a great career.  Grooming can be challenging work, but there are typically opportunities for dog groomers all over the country.  This is a viable vocation for animal lovers to consider.

  • Is there a dog grooming school near me?

    That depends.  If you are looking for just a brick and mortar school a quick google search will give you an answer.  Just make sure the results are giving you schools and  not simply grooming salons.  Online programs eliminate the need to find a school you can travel to but online programs are limited and not generally recommended for a hands on profession like dog grooming.  Instead consider hybrid programs that allow you to learn the academic aspects of grooming online (anatomy, different breed cuts etc,) while still requiring some hands on in an actual grooming salon.  Hybrid programs such as Animal Behavior College grooming program are available in all 50 states and Canada.

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Animal Behavior College is a private vocational school approved by the Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education (www.bppe.ca.gov) under the California Private Postsecondary Education Act of 2009 and Title 5. California Code of Regulations Division 7.5. Private Postsecondary Education. The Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education approval means that this institution and its operation comply with the standards established under the law for occupational instruction by private postsecondary educational institutions. Institutional approval is subject to continual review and the institution must reapply for approval every five years.
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