The problem w/ the online schools is that you really need hands-on experience, that is very important.
I've been grooming for 13yrs, when I was looking to see how to groom I was checking out the schools in my area, but realizing how much it would cost I went through the yellow pages and called lots and lots of shops to see if they knew anyone who graduated from those schools and if so could they groom. I got quite a few negative replies. I told one of those shop owners that I didnt want to pay good money and not be able to groom when I graduated, I told her how passionate I was to learn to groom. She met w/ me and charged me a minimal fee to train me. I started bathing then moved to sanitary work then basic grooming. It was the best thing I could have ever done.
See if there is anyone who wants to work w/ you, see if you can get a job as a bather to start. This will also give you an idea of the environment of working w/ and handling dogs also if grooming is for you.
Good Luck
I've been grooming for 13yrs, when I was looking to see how to groom I was checking out the schools in my area, but realizing how much it would cost I went through the yellow pages and called lots and lots of shops to see if they knew anyone who graduated from those schools and if so could they groom. I got quite a few negative replies. I told one of those shop owners that I didnt want to pay good money and not be able to groom when I graduated, I told her how passionate I was to learn to groom. She met w/ me and charged me a minimal fee to train me. I started bathing then moved to sanitary work then basic grooming. It was the best thing I could have ever done.
See if there is anyone who wants to work w/ you, see if you can get a job as a bather to start. This will also give you an idea of the environment of working w/ and handling dogs also if grooming is for you.
Good Luck
