[Gardyner]

Hello! I am new to this site and new to all things dog grooming and training as such. I am 26 and looking into the career change/start up as this is something I have wanted to do for a very long time, sadly I followed what I was advised to do as to what I wanted to do! Please note I do not have my own dog, due to renting restrictions. The problem is I have no idea where to start even regardless of all the research!

I simply would like to
query how people got their foot in the door for dog grooming/training, and any general advice to begin the journey! Thanks in advance.

 

[LeoRose]

Ask grooming shops in your area what they want in a groomer, and how to get started. While I do know that there are some grooming schools in the US(and at least one of the big national pet supply chains has their own) , it's still generally something you learn through experience.

 

[Deacon.dog]

Email EVERYBODY, recently landed myself a dog training position simply by emailing everybody I could.
Look into businessess near you, get in contact with those people, ask them how they came to be.

 

[Sugar & Latte]

recently landed myself a dog training position simply by emailing everybody I could.

Congrats!

 

[Deacon.dog]

thank you! I'll be promoted to behaviorist after some experience c:

 

[petpeeve]

Behaviourist is a position which is almost always achieved through higher education. Not through in-house promotion of a novice trainer "after some experience".

It is a professional position which, at least ethically, requires professional qualifications. Clients will seek counsel regarding some very serious, often dangerous issues.

The most respected behaviourists are board certified.

Animal Behavior Certification Programs

Here's a guide to several animal behavior certification programs available to behaviorists and trainers interested in animals from canines to horses.

www.thebalancecareers.com

 

[Deacon.dog]

Its through a animal shelter LOL, its not professional or anything...

 

[petpeeve]

I was posting more for the OP's understanding. And for others who might be reading.

There is due process to becoming a behaviourist. Basically, it's not that easy.