How do I become a Pet Groomer (and the best)?

Question

I know schooling is important but what eles should I know?

Answer 1

Once you have some basic training, find the best groomer in the area and work for them.

Answer 2

You need to take courses for grooming... but dog training and dog behavior classes are of equal importance.  

Answer 3

Working with someone that knows what there doing. Learning to know what breeds are OK to clip and those you don't. Having patience is a must learning how to work with the clients because there will be some nice and not so nice people that you will have to deal with. Knowing your breed of dogs. Know what to look for like, Ring worm ear infections or other skin problems growth's ect  so you can point this out the the owner grooming is more then just cutting and bathing dogs it paying attention to the dog and spotting any thing that may not be right. Learning how to work with geriatric dogs remember this you will have dogs that will fight you hard learning how to handle them is a must they may not like there feet touched there ears done they may snap at you and try to bite because you touched them wrong. Cats are another challenge all together learning how to deal with them is a must the first time you have a cat lock on to  your arm and bite you will remember to never underestimate a cat. I'm not trying to scare you these are just things that will go on you will not have easy going nice dogs and cats all the time you will have dogs and cats that will challenge you. I will say patience is so important there dogs and will not always do what you want. You have to love dogs to do this job because it's not all fun and games.. Best of luck.

Answer 4

Canine behavior and body language might help.  Also, general medical knowledge.

Answer 5

Another: customer service and communication: you won't job on the dog unless you're able to understand what the owner wants: and some doggy parents are really picky and hard to please :)