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What I Wish I Knew BEFORE Becoming a PET GROOMER
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- čas přidán 12. 08. 2024
- Find out what i wish I knew BEFORE becoming a pet groomer. Maybe this video will help you decide if this is the right career fit for you!
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About Savana:
I am a mobile dog groomer, reiki practitioner, artist and entrepreneur living in Saskatoon, SK Canada with my husband Cory, daughter Everly and two rescue dogs Gracie and Boomer!
I have created Paws and Relax to live out my life’s purpose to help dogs and their owners beyond what my client list provides! I love sharing both my knowledge and life with you guys :)
Thank you so much for joining me on this journey,
-Savana
I am doing a lot of research on being a pet groomer because I want to see street dogs get a makeover to get adopted and I find that so cute
That is such a sweet idea! 🥰 We have 2 rescue dogs!
25 yes a groomer. Number one priority: pet hairs WILL drill into your skin . Over years. Make sure you have microabrasion , peels n SCRUB your entire BODY every night to get them out daily. You will be glad for this tip from a lifelong groomer, my own business and groomed
at times 15 dogs a day. Plus, I never encountered disrespect. Quite the opposite. I'm a college graduate with post grad degree.
I HATED THE business world, went toNYSCHOOL OF PET GROOMING N MADE GREAT MONEY opening up my own business.
ALSO, NEVER, EVER HIT OR ABUSE AN ANIMAL. IF SO, find another profession.
I told my mom I wanted to be a pet groomer instead of a vet and she told me I couldn’t because I’m too smart and she said I have to be in a job that makes me use my whole brain. It really hurts to hear that she doesn’t approve of what I want.
I am so sorry to hear this 😔 I support you in whatever career decision you make! You need to choose what’s best for you no matter what anyone else thinks. I believe ANYTHING is possible! Sending you so much love ❤️
Yes I can completely understand that. My mother as well thought it was very crazy but until I went to school, graduated and passed my first master class is when she realized it has so much more to offer. As iam working on my mobile grooming buisness up and ready she has been one of my biggest support in my future. It took me taking it to a real understandable level of grooming for her to see it is a passionate and devoted job that I can take to any level I wanted too. Its hard for people when we as groomers are NOT regulated because that's where those bad stigmas can come from. When I have stated to a client I am a professional pet groomer working on my masters they hear those words and my passion and see I do not fit in that status qoe and that I care and want to be the best that I can be. Not saying others don't but that stigma is difficult to push through when no one knows that there are differences in grooming salons and groomers alike.
Honey to survive in this economy a veterinarian is the better paying carreer if you truely ask me look at it that way
@@mattiadizard7431 I disagree. The amount of possible debt to get a degree in a field plus the timeframe it takes and the non security( getting fired for no or dumb reasons at any time or being audited for owners who think they were in the right) you take with that degree is sooo not worth it. I know many vets personally and they wish they thought or had options on other pet careers because what we get paid is based on what we want to get paid so really we can make much more than many 4, 6 or even 8yr degrees can give you with much less time and more freedom and love. And to become a vet you have to start as a vet tech typically which means you have to do things to pets no groomer or person would ever want or have to do. The emotional struggle with doctors, vets, nurses and anyone who has to deal with death is for very strong folks and most don't go on to be vets due to what they have seen. Lots to gain from becoming a well established groomer and to persuade someone otherwise or deam them less than they are worth is sooo crazy. I think more certified and passionate groomers should be out there but these stigmas are so silly.
Even that can be a not smart thing to say
I had an old classmate laugh at me when I told her what I did for a living. She said "at least I have an ADULT job (working at a funeral home...) I wish I could go back in time and let her know how much money I made, and then ask her how much she makes and compare....so irritating when people judge like that. And think we make no money when we actually make pretty decent money.
I've always had to groom a dog before getting a job.
You should also talk about 1099 vs w2 in the grooming industry. Not sure if the laws are the same in Canada, but 1099 is a serious problem here in the states. Employees are really getting screwed over.
I definitely don't think every dog is cute either anymore lollll
So frustrating when people don’t take us seriously!! As long as you love what you do it doesn’t matter what others think of you or how much you make!
We don’t have the same w2 issues here in Canada but would love to hear more about it from you!
Oh yes 1099!!!! It is a true issue. And many groomers do not know this is correct. This goes back to a previous comment I had about the shops we have all over our area and no one is regulated so some shop owners take bad advantage of others for their benefit. And to have an LLC (limited liability company ) just means you have a basic buisness where there are rarely any check ups on those buisness and the only way to make any real complaints is through the BBB (better buisness bureau) which they can take forever for action. Its truly crazy and scary to know all these things that people can work around just to make money and in ways that are not up to code,standards or even safe. I have seen too many and have choose not to work for those salons due to a lot that is just not ok for employees,parents and pets. :(
God bless you. Animals are difficult. I grew up with horses and did everything since I was 8 yrs old. And my back is junk now but that's ok. I understand. I wish more people would get involved. I am a dog and horse person. So I watch you and another gentleman and am so thankful for you both. I wish I were rich because I would send you both thousands. But God bless. SERIOUSLY
Perfectly said! You feel the same way I do about grooming!
Thank you for this video! It is so encouraging!☺️
Just found your channel and love all the great information about grooming, I am in school to become a groomer in Portugal and this is really helpful! Thank you 🙏🏻 🥰
That is so awesome! Thank you for watching :)
Appreciate this video. Very true and put very plainly which I love. I would state maybe updated video (may have missed if there is one :/ ) on some things but I love the mention of regulation. I know some countries have already moved on that curve ball but the states are still a bit behind. I remember when I was just starting school and how all my teachers stated in 5yrs or so there will be laws in place to regulate us and that by goin to the school i had and working on my masters will definitely set me apart as well as be well prepared and qualified for when it dose happen. With that said it has about 5yrs or more since then and boy I hear all bout it but come to law passin time nothing on those ballots :( jus wish more folks knew how scary it is and hard as a groomer to not discredit other groomers or places when knowing their practices, procedures and handling. It hurts me all the time considering my location we have sooooo many shops, Mobiles, and backyard grooming around and a grand majority of them have never been to a show, took a class, competed or took any schooling but love pets and think what they do is what needs to be done. Again very scary. All side subjects I suppose. But yes I love the video and when I have bathers interested in grooming I will use this video as a tool :) thank you!!!
This is so funny! I agree 100% ! My assistant is leaving after 3 years, so I’m just looking for some inspiration and also searching about Groomers salaries. I have been at the same place for 9 years in so this is a chance for me to make more money and I think
Eventually she might cell the business which is out of her home, it’s also a doggie daycare! It’s too much money for me and eventually I want to be full time ministry with my husband! I’m not sure why I’m telling you all this, I guess it’s just refreshing to hear I’m not alone in this business, I have worked by myself with a few different assistant these pass nine years! Thanks for listening and may you be Blessed in your journey!
Thank you! Great video!
Very informative :) thank you!
Thanks for watching!
Very cool video! Side note: I think the focus loses you whenever you blink. Like some face finder feature gone wrong. Maybe if you turn off that feature it could help to stabilize the camera focus.
Good video, all good things to consider for a person thinking about entering this field, you have to treat it like you are in the medical field, there are certain lines you can not cross, ( your customers and pets are not your friends) they are not your enemy's neither, this sounds harsh but you are a professional doing a service for a customer bottom line, it's hard to do i know, but it will save a lot of heart ache at the end of the day and it will prevent or prolong burnout, that doesn't mean you can't give great customer service, thanks for the great video......Scott (American Kennel Club, Westminster groomers, Wilshire professional groomers).
Great video!!
I can say that this is one of the most exhaustive jobs I have ever done BUT as you said if you LOVE ❤️ what you do you would learn how to appreciate every single “incident “ 👉🐶🥴🥰
So so true!!
Your spiritual energy comes through. Thanks for an honest look at dog grooming.
bruh the ghost is takin the spotlight the camera keeps getting blurry
Just to let you know in case you were curious you do have to be certified in the Uk
Yes I've heard that before. I wish we can apply that to the states. I am a professional pet groomer working on my masters and when I explain to customers. Coworkers, friends and family I always have to give the low down that there ARE no regulations on groomers and that when we can actually pass a bill to make that change lots of shops around here will either have to be tested or close up. Due to covid some already had too though I feel that was more bad money management from experience but I can see how it has made it harder as well. If it were more known that we here in the states are not I feel it could make great change ya know.
Totally absolutely relate to #9! My poor dogs! Lol
Thank you you answered all my questions but Whats the career path to being paid to play with puppies all day, I will take commission based work :) 😃
I want to work with dogs as a trainer or a groomer where in New York help I’m new to USA
Do you do Reiki on the dogs to calm them down?
I’m in New York I wanna be either a dog groomer or a dog trainer how
#10 is dead on!!! I have 2 standard poodles and a St Bernard / Gr Pyrenees and they are always last to get done. I need to get better at this. Glad it's not just me! LOL
LOL! When you said not all dogs are cute anymore....everything change the longer you stay in Business. Talking about business...If you have been in the business foe a little bit already , you might want to read the book "From Problems to Profits" It's about the Grooming Business. It would take you from being "the groomer" to the "business owner".
instead of massages scan you do yoga?
OMG god I actually found a groomer that’s a Canadian yay!
Hey girl!! ❤️🥰
Can you make a Skillshare class on grooming?
I have been considering this! Anything in particular you would you be interested in learning? 😊
Just everything to know about grooming. I’d like to do it for my pups and I’ve considered doing an apprenticeship seriously lately it would be nice to know some things beforehand
I have Skillshare and there are no grooming classes that I can find I know that pay their teachers
I wish nj dvrs would pay for me to go to grooming school but nj doesnt feel its a real carreer
Is this a state? Country? I do not understand what nj stands for. I want to say new jersey and if so and your working with a worksource group from your state. They will recognize an accreditited pet grooming school. There are very few such as the one in my state of Washington where I was able to apply thorugh a worksource and got a grant to go. But only 1 here and it was over an hour drive plus ferry everyday but ultimately worth it for my future. I hope this helps??
@@lindamartin2624 new jersey is a state
@@mattiadizard7431 yes it is. So that IS what you meant. Pawtastict!!! Well you should be able to contact a worksource and if there is an accreditited school in NJ then they should offer grants or assistance in paying for the schooling. If you would like I can do some research on my own on what NJ has to offer for accreditited grooming schools? I would also say that maybe because it's so close to NYC they may be able to use a school there as well. I truly am not sure for I have never lived on the east coast but I would hope all states would like folks to have careers and jobs lol
@@mattiadizard7431 I am so sorry I should have asked what DVRS stands for as well. I assume its similar to worksource which is what we offer here in Washington but I do not know :)
@@lindamartin2624 division of vocational rehabilitation services they help.disabled people with jobs
Is this still the case? No certifications?
Still the case!
A lot of this likes any other sales/commission jobs.
Do you know how old you have to be to become a pet groomer?
Hmm good question! Grooming is unregulated so I would assume it would be based on where you live and what the age is to start working? You could ask shops in your area? Sorry I don’t have a more concrete answer for you!
Paws & Relax thank you ❤️
I started being an apprentice at 18 right when I was finishing high school
Most likely 18 because you are dealing with animals and that is the legal age in the US
So there are a few options. I can only say for the states but some of them can be applied all over the world. There are grooming schools i would like to say basically everywhere but I may be wrong. With that said there are online courses that can set you up with a grooming shop near you to do your training. That is the more difficult way I have come to see, places like petco, petsmart they can train you but may need a contract of how many years you would need to work there or once you can pay them back from the amount of school from work. Those would start you as bathers and can take some time to qualify to go to their grooming school, there are also professional pet grooming schools that can set you up to go for your masters which takes 7yrs minimum to complete.now that is watched and I believe manged through the AKC and can be under other programs. Mine is through the IPG program which works in hand with all AKC requirements, regulations ,standards and oaths. I hope this helps some??
Wow, this is my 1st time watching & I thought you (ML) were very rude! There’s no sense in belittling someone, just don’t watch her if you don’t agree.
😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂that was funny don’t have time for her own dogs
Honey,
#1 Grooming is NOT a career is a job, that is all! A career is medicine, law, dentistry and mental health, among many others, these are people who has gone YEARS of schooling and came out with DEGREE from a UNIVERSITY.
#2 Grooming is a job that SHOULDN'T required any type of license, as licenses are for PROFESSIONALS in the medical, dental or mental health care, among law many others that do deserve to be licensed.
#3 Stop calling them clients as the people and dogs/cats you work with are CUSTOMERS, not clients. Leave the term clients for attorneys as patients are for the dental, medical and mental health care.
I truly think that you have chose the wrong hobby to pursue, but if at least you choose to continue playing all day long with peoples' pooches at least use the right terminology honey.
Lol don't come here being an asshole. No one asked for your 2 cents.
Also, wtf is your created playlist?? Lmaooo
I wish y’all could’ve seen my face while reading this dumb ass comment wtf lmao
Official definition of career: "an occupation undertaken for a significant period of a person's life and with opportunities for progress."
I bet your own pet looks like shit