How difficult is dog grooming?

Being a dog groomer is interesting, fun, entertaining and it’s wonderful to be able to work with dogs. However, it is also a very physical job that can be very tiring. It takes a lot of patience to stay calm and get through the groom when you have a very difficult dog.

What is the most important part of grooming a dog?

One of the most important parts of grooming is caring for your pet’s nails. Your pet may experience joint pain as a result of uncut nails. This is because he or she will have to walk with misaligned pads.

Why do dogs hate the groomer?

Dogs have more sensitive hearing than humans and the noise can cause them stress. Many groomers also use a high velocity dryer that blasts the water off the dog’s coat without using heat. The pressure can be startling, and many dogs can be upset by it, especially as the groomer gets near their feet or head.

Do dogs act different after grooming?

Grooming sessions can make them very uncomfortable and even sad! In fact, it’s not at all unusual to see your pup cowering from you or just looking very sad each time you bring him back from a grooming session.

Do groomers sedate dogs to groom them?

While it may be alright for a vet to sedate dogs under certain conditions, groomers absolutely cannot do so. Not only are there several reasons for this, but the law also prevents groomers from sedating dogs. There are several ways through which they manage to keep the dogs calm throughout their grooming session.

What is the hardest part about working at a dog grooming salon?

One of the hardest parts about working at a dog grooming salon is keeping up with the cleaning. We have a constant flow of dogs coming in and out of our facility. Some people think that professional dog groomers just playing with puppies all day, and they are wrong!

What is the job description of a dog groomer?

The dog groomer job description is way more intensive than people think. We need to pick up after them, disinfect used dog grooming kits (and areas), and deal with scared dogs. It’s not all happy puppies and good times! At our shop, each groomer has specific duties. That way, we know what is getting done and by who.

How often should you clean your dog grooming equipment?

Even if you take 20 mins out of your day to make sure things are clean and tidy, that could go a long way. You should clean your dog grooming equipment after every dog you groom. It’s not always possible to give everything a deep clean. Usually, we wipe down and move onto the next appointment—but at least it is somewhat cleaned.