No you can learn on the job.
Information about mobile dog grooming can be found on Learn To Groom. This site provides information on all aspects of mobile grooming, from learning to groom dogs to setting up a mobile grooming shop.
grooming a dog isn't hard. You can look into it from books or on the internet. But just following your instinct is good. However you might want to look into grooming for longhaired dogs as there are mmore tools used.
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Some dogs actually require very little grooming. It depends greatly on the type of coat they have. Some dogs will become matted if their coat is not brushed regularly.
You can put an ad on Alabama's Craig's List on that, or try looking at yellow pages for pet grooming school.
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Yes--licking is something that dogs do to groom each other. It can be a sign of dog affection, and a sign of subservience.
Yes--licking is something that dogs do to groom each other. It can be a sign of dog affection, and a sign of subservience.
If you have just gotten a dog, and you’re not familiar with how to handle dog grooming, you need to hire a dog groomer. Dog grooming is something that not every dog groomer does a good job of. Some dog groomers are just a lot better at it than others. Picking the right groomer can take some time, but it is something that must be done for the sake of your pet. There are many things you need to ponder when you must pick a perfect dog groomer for your pet. The most important thing to ask the dog groomer is how they treat the dogs they groom. Do they treat the dogs kindly when they are completing the dog grooming? You should stay with your dog during grooming to make sure the groomer treats him or her with the utmost care. If you have a very temperamental dog, you need to find a dog grooming place who can handle him or her. Not all dogs can be perfectly behaved when it comes down to grooming time, but there are good dog grooming facilities out there that will be able to handle your pet. One question that needs to be asked when you are talking to a dog groomer is if they groom all breeds of dogs. If you have a poodle, and the dog groomer only grooms English bulldogs, then you will not want to take your poodle to that groomer. Does the groomer you’re thinking about picking have any before and after pictures of the dogs that they have groomed before? It is helpful to view the pictures to see if the grooming facility actually does do a spectacular job of grooming pets. If you tend to work many hours per week, it may very well be helpful to pick a groomer who can groom your dog at your home. This will save you the time of having to take your dog to the groomer. Any modern dog groomer should be able to groom your dog in your home without any difficulties. You just need to find a facility that offers this grooming location option.
Nope. Even if you were to do it professionally, you still do not need a license. There is not national certification for dog or pet groomers. However there are a few independent organizations that give out certifications for dog grooming.
wait.. you need a license? I'm gonna have to get these dogs and grooming tools out of my house. -- I may be wrong, but I'm pretty sure you don't need a licence to groom dogs.
Boxer dogs do not require a lot of grooming. You should brush them weekly and give the dog a bath when it is needed.