Becoming an animal groomer might be one of the smartest career moves you make if you enjoy working with animals and would like to be your own boss. The demand is definitely there. Close to three quarters of U.S. households own pets and last year spent over $45 billion on their care and up keep. The average family spends $70 a year on grooming alone. So what is your potential as an animal groomer? While many variables will come into play if you were to become say a dog groomer here is what you might expect to make. The average groomer will do 6 dogs a day. Owners of smaller dogs are usually charged about $35. Larger dogs average around $80. These are rough estimates but you can see the potential for some very good money in this field. You can work for an established business or you can start your own grooming service. The choice is yours.
If you do decide to become an animal groomer you are going to need some training. You have a couple of options. You might be able to find a dog grooming school in your area. As with other types of schooling you would attend classes on a regular basis and complete the required course work to receive your pet grooming certificate. This option will cost you on average about $5000. You will also have to travel to the school and will have to adjust to their schedule. But if you have a school close to you this might be the way to go.
Another option you might want to consider is receiving your training from one of the online pet grooming schools that are available. The Internet has changed how we learn and one of these ways is by providing online classes which provide degrees or certification without ever leaving home. One of the biggest benefits of attending an online school is the cost involved. You can receive pet grooming certification for under $250 in as little as 12 weeks. In fact many pet grooming schools let you learn at your own pace. There is no travel involve as you can take classes anywhere a computer is available.
A career as an animal groomer can be a rewarding one. You must enjoy working with animals and be conscientiousness in the care of the animals in trusted to you. Animal grooming can be a full time occupation. Many people look upon their pets as an extended member of the family.
If you think a career as an animal groomer might be something you would want to consider check out some of the schools in your area. If money is tight and you want the quickest route to becoming a animal groomer there are online schools that offer a quality education at a fraction of the cost.
