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New Career: Pet Grooming

I'm really considering pet grooming as a new line of work.

No joke.

I think I could do it.

Only problem is, how the heck do you train to do that? Apprentice? Empire Dog Beauty School? 

There is a school in Scranton, and I found correspondence courses. But how do you practice if you're watching a DVD in your home, and don't own a dog?

I don't think my cats would appreciate a standard poodle cut.

Re: New Career: Pet Grooming

  • LOL at the timing of this post - you can practice on our puppy! 

    My aunt used to be a dog groomer.  I could ask her how she got started in it sometime.  She lives in the Reading area too.

  • I knew a girl in the area that went to school to be a groomer. I want to say it was at a grooming salon in Douglassville. I could probably find out if you want me to.  Also, I will lend you my dogs if you want some practice Stick out tongue  And one of my cats totally needs her nails trimmed but I'm scared to do it myself.  She's all yours.
  • YES! That would be awesome. I don't know where to start. I was thinking of going to the pet expo to see if I could talk to people.

    I have kicked this idea around for years so I think I owe it a little attention considering I'm not a fan of what I do now.

    I could volunteer services to humane societies and rescues. I could go to seniors' homes and groom thier pets for free. Stuff like that.

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