PROS: •being around dogs! Lift your mood, reduce anxiety •creative job (trendy styles go in and out) •new different experience daily (dogs behavior, diff dogs/clients, new skills to always learn, you’re always learning & growing) •satisfying transformations •bonding with dogs •this service is always needed & in demand CONS: •burnout (emotionally draining, patience, constantly aware/careful/focusing, physically demanding) •health risks, groomers lung (you can wear a mask), carpal tunnel, shoulder/back/feet pain, hairs in your eyes •aggressive dogs (you can choose to work with them or not if you work for yourself) •you’ll get scratched, possibly bitten •matted coats (you have to shave coat & owner not expecting that, painful for dog, extra risk to cut skin) •high expectations (harder than you might realize)
@@maiseysdiary these are all notes from your video! I can’t relate YET- still deciding if this is the right career for me but I’m def interested & your video has been so insightful!
I'm currently looking into training to be a groomer, however i am disabled and need to sit down alot. The aim would be to eventually startup my own grooming salon so i would have help from my husband with lifting, cleaning up and bathing if necessary. My back is my disability. Really needing some good advice as to wether i will be able to cope. Im not someone who likes sitting around being bored, im such a creative person and have bred, trained and shown many dogs and im so desperate for something rewarding to do with my time. Thanks Julie.
You are spot on about the mental stress. At the end of some grooms I need to sit with a tea for 20-30 minutes just to allow myself to come down from being on high alert 🚨 Some dogs move so much (anxiety/aggression/playful) and trying to safely wield sharp tools near them for 1-2 hours …..it’s like dancing with a drunk partner near a cliff. 😂😧😬
Another con i would mention would be sound. If you happen to work in a salon or store where there are multiple dogs, there could be dogs barking or yowling. The dryers are also quite loud in my opinion. Wearing earplugs or headphones helps. You also get really bloody hot and youre constantly sweating.
My dog often gets a short clip as he matts easily He was awful when I first got him but he's way better now I remember a groomer texting me saying he was matted and she was worried I crakced up laughing when I saw him but I was grateful as he clearly felt a lot better
I moved to Japan for four years to teach English, was drained from dealing with 7/8 classes a day and parents, wearing a suit and heels, then I came home to do my masters in Japanese and then came back to Japan but this second time around the novelty has worn off and the environment is to intense and a lot of pressure, so I’m going back to my little fishing village in Cornwall in the UK and going to work 3 days a week at a friends grooming shop. My anxiety and blood pressure is through the roof and I heard working with dogs is good for anxiety. I’m tired of pushing myself over here in Japan and it’s so thankless. I just want to enjoy my life and be with friends and family now.
Hi thank you for your video, I want to know how do you go round lifting a heavy dog, as I'm a short person? can I ask for help or is there a special stair thing for them to climb?
Thanks, this is the job I want to do, and this video actually, convinces me more :) as regards burnout after 5 y as a casino dealer inspector, I feel I am basically trained against it :) for the rest, I kinda expect those cons, and you are the proof that if you are careful and do your job with passion and commitment, at the end of the day, you will be fine :)
I’m terrible at staying with jobs too. I’m always striving to find happiness in my job life and have always been interested in grooming. Thanks for this video!!
I still find it difficult now. Although I do love grooming I still feel there’s always something else I want to explore . I often find it hard to not make my hobbies work ? If that makes sense x
I’m currently in grooming school. I plan on opening up my own place eventually. In my area none of the groomers were taking new clients and especially not a goldendoddle 🙁. One of the groomers on the phone said “ I wish more people would go into grooming”!! So weeks later I started school myself with a plan to open my own place and expand! One of the things that keeps me up at night is getting the pricing right. I have heard from so many others that they wished they didn’t charge such a low amount in the beginning because it was hard to increase on their clients. Also you may get some of the cheapest and worst clients and don’t tip and miss appointments. Often new groomers are so desperate starting out to get dogs that they are willing to “ be the cheapest groomer in town”! I want to be fair but in my mind, my fears increase because being new, maybe I’m just not worth it. Any advice?
Absolutely! This was something I got totally wrong at the start then it was really awkward to change . You need to work everything out strategically. You need to take into account all your bills . Insurance , rent , online booking ,accountants , faults in equipment, editing software, stock ect . I’d really recommend checking out ‘boss your salon ‘ by Maddie . She’s the person that helped me work out to the Penny what I should charge . Everyone has different payments to make , different rent , different insurance so everyone’s pricing is totally individual . It’s not so much based on year’s experience, more so on what you need to earn to stay open xxx
I hope you started your business. As you told there are not much groomer in your area that means you can charge what your competition is charging. Look at the competitor and calculate the average price and charge it. For first instance work morning job and do grooming only in evening time.. after you get many client, leave the job and start doing full time.
I’m a fairly new dog groomer. Tips: 1. Spend the time and work out the pricing. Practicing for a few months at low rates helped me figure out how to charge and which services I was comfortable charging this or that amount for. 2. Have a clear goal for the client base that you want to reach and the types of dogs you want to groom. I do not accept aggressive dogs. 3. DO NOT COMPETE with groomers. Build a network with them. Ask for their advice and feel free to take or leave it. I do this and make it public knowledge to clients. While I give people the benefit of the doubt, another groomer’s experience will help me to be cautious in whatever area that client may give trouble with. 4. DO NOT COMMUNICATE DESPERATION. Be at peace, improve and let your work market for you. Although it may be foolish, I leave word of mouth as the main marketing tool. I left my card at a few places which may have the clientele that I’m interested in. 5. DO NOT CHARGE LOW PRICES. I started with low prices (this was what others were charging) but from the beginning I told everyone that these would increase after a few months. 6. Be prepared to be physically and mentally drained sometimes. REST FOR A FEW DAYS when this happens. Do not wait for vacation. Your work will thank you. 7. NEVER FORGET THAT THEY CAN GROOM THEIR DOGS THEMSELVES! Some will try to beat down prices or criticize. They have the option to go elsewhere or do it themselves. Again, avoid being desperate because it WILL cost you in the long run if you choose that route. 8. Remember to hold control of yourself and let no human or dog derail you. Both will try often. 9. Treat the dogs with love. Take time to appreciate their cuteness and fall in love with them again and again. Yes, even after you just spent 30 minutes fighting to get their nails done. 10. Take exercise and stretching seriously. Massages are good if you’re able to afford it. Do small things for yourself that keep you happy. For me, one thing is keeping my nails done. Acrylic is not only great for preventing cuts when cleaning ears… but they look cute and make a hard job a little easier. Lastly, (because if I put 11 I’d feel guilty at this long post… it’s harder to deal with being underpaid and overworked when you compare it with raising your prices and telling clients. I’ve many more but I’m sure you’ll have a lot of learning experiences. God bless you!
PROS:
•being around dogs! Lift your mood, reduce anxiety
•creative job (trendy styles go in and out)
•new different experience daily (dogs behavior, diff dogs/clients, new skills to always learn, you’re always learning & growing)
•satisfying transformations
•bonding with dogs
•this service is always needed & in demand
CONS:
•burnout (emotionally draining, patience, constantly aware/careful/focusing, physically demanding)
•health risks, groomers lung (you can wear a mask), carpal tunnel, shoulder/back/feet pain, hairs in your eyes
•aggressive dogs (you can choose to work with them or not if you work for yourself)
•you’ll get scratched, possibly bitten
•matted coats (you have to shave coat & owner not expecting that, painful for dog, extra risk to cut skin)
•high expectations (harder than you might realize)
I totally agree with all your points! Im glad we can relate
@@maiseysdiary these are all notes from your video! I can’t relate YET- still deciding if this is the right career for me but I’m def interested & your video has been so insightful!
I'm currently looking into training to be a groomer, however i am disabled and need to sit down alot. The aim would be to eventually startup my own grooming salon so i would have help from my husband with lifting, cleaning up and bathing if necessary. My back is my disability. Really needing some good advice as to wether i will be able to cope. Im not someone who likes sitting around being bored, im such a creative person and have bred, trained and shown many dogs and im so desperate for something rewarding to do with my time.
Thanks Julie.
You are spot on about the mental stress. At the end of some grooms I need to sit with a tea for 20-30 minutes just to allow myself to come down from being on high alert 🚨 Some dogs move so much (anxiety/aggression/playful) and trying to safely wield sharp tools near them for 1-2 hours …..it’s like dancing with a drunk partner near a cliff. 😂😧😬
Another con i would mention would be sound. If you happen to work in a salon or store where there are multiple dogs, there could be dogs barking or yowling. The dryers are also quite loud in my opinion. Wearing earplugs or headphones helps. You also get really bloody hot and youre constantly sweating.
My dog often gets a short clip as he matts easily
He was awful when I first got him but he's way better now
I remember a groomer texting me saying he was matted and she was worried
I crakced up laughing when I saw him but I was grateful as he clearly felt a lot better
That’s so nice you totally understood the reasoning behind the shorter haircut! I bet you brought so much relief to the groomer 🤍
I moved to Japan for four years to teach English, was drained from dealing with 7/8 classes a day and parents, wearing a suit and heels, then I came home to do my masters in Japanese and then came back to Japan but this second time around the novelty has worn off and the environment is to intense and a lot of pressure, so I’m going back to my little fishing village in Cornwall in the UK and going to work 3 days a week at a friends grooming shop. My anxiety and blood pressure is through the roof and I heard working with dogs is good for anxiety. I’m tired of pushing myself over here in Japan and it’s so thankless. I just want to enjoy my life and be with friends and family now.
Your amazing Im so excited this video helped a lot! Love your energy
Thank you so much for leaving such a lovely message! Any questions just fire away, hopefully I can help out
Hi thank you for your video, I want to know how do you go round lifting a heavy dog, as I'm a short person? can I ask for help or is there a special stair thing for them to climb?
Thanks, this is the job I want to do, and this video actually, convinces me more :) as regards burnout after 5 y as a casino dealer inspector, I feel I am basically trained against it :) for the rest, I kinda expect those cons, and you are the proof that if you are careful and do your job with passion and commitment, at the end of the day, you will be fine :)
Sounds like you’re fully equipped for the job then ! I’d say go for it 🤍
@@maiseysdiary many thankss!
I’m terrible at staying with jobs too. I’m always striving to find happiness in my job life and have always been interested in grooming. Thanks for this video!!
I still find it difficult now. Although I do love grooming I still feel there’s always something else I want to explore . I often find it hard to not make my hobbies work ? If that makes sense x
I’m currently in grooming school. I plan on opening up my own place eventually. In my area none of the groomers were taking new clients and especially not a goldendoddle 🙁. One of the groomers on the phone said “ I wish more people would go into grooming”!! So weeks later I started school myself with a plan to open my own place and expand! One of the things that keeps me up at night is getting the pricing right. I have heard from so many others that they wished they didn’t charge such a low amount in the beginning because it was hard to increase on their clients. Also you may get some of the cheapest and worst clients and don’t tip and miss appointments. Often new groomers are so desperate starting out to get dogs that they are willing to “ be the cheapest groomer in town”! I want to be fair but in my mind, my fears increase because being new, maybe I’m just not worth it. Any advice?
Absolutely! This was something I got totally wrong at the start then it was really awkward to change .
You need to work everything out strategically. You need to take into account all your bills . Insurance , rent , online booking ,accountants , faults in equipment, editing software, stock ect .
I’d really recommend checking out ‘boss your salon ‘ by Maddie . She’s the person that helped me work out to the Penny what I should charge . Everyone has different payments to make , different rent , different insurance so everyone’s pricing is totally individual . It’s not so much based on year’s experience, more so on what you need to earn to stay open xxx
I hope you started your business. As you told there are not much groomer in your area that means you can charge what your competition is charging. Look at the competitor and calculate the average price and charge it. For first instance work morning job and do grooming only in evening time.. after you get many client, leave the job and start doing full time.
I’m a fairly new dog groomer.
Tips:
1. Spend the time and work out the pricing. Practicing for a few months at low rates helped me figure out how to charge and which services I was comfortable charging this or that amount for.
2. Have a clear goal for the client base that you want to reach and the types of dogs you want to groom. I do not accept aggressive dogs.
3. DO NOT COMPETE with groomers. Build a network with them. Ask for their advice and feel free to take or leave it. I do this and make it public knowledge to clients. While I give people the benefit of the doubt, another groomer’s experience will help me to be cautious in whatever area that client may give trouble with.
4. DO NOT COMMUNICATE DESPERATION. Be at peace, improve and let your work market for you. Although it may be foolish, I leave word of mouth as the main marketing tool. I left my card at a few places which may have the clientele that I’m interested in.
5. DO NOT CHARGE LOW PRICES. I started with low prices (this was what others were charging) but from the beginning I told everyone that these would increase after a few months.
6. Be prepared to be physically and mentally drained sometimes. REST FOR A FEW DAYS when this happens. Do not wait for vacation. Your work will thank you.
7. NEVER FORGET THAT THEY CAN GROOM THEIR DOGS THEMSELVES! Some will try to beat down prices or criticize. They have the option to go elsewhere or do it themselves. Again, avoid being desperate because it WILL cost you in the long run if you choose that route.
8. Remember to hold control of yourself and let no human or dog derail you. Both will try often.
9. Treat the dogs with love. Take time to appreciate their cuteness and fall in love with them again and again. Yes, even after you just spent 30 minutes fighting to get their nails done.
10. Take exercise and stretching seriously. Massages are good if you’re able to afford it. Do small things for yourself that keep you happy. For me, one thing is keeping my nails done. Acrylic is not only great for preventing cuts when cleaning ears… but they look cute and make a hard job a little easier.
Lastly, (because if I put 11 I’d feel guilty at this long post… it’s harder to deal with being underpaid and overworked when you compare it with raising your prices and telling clients.
I’ve many more but I’m sure you’ll have a lot of learning experiences. God bless you!
How easy was it for you to transitions into your own business from the salon ?
Which country are you living in?
Im from the UK
@@maiseysdiary Glad to know . I am very interested in becoming a groomer in UK
Lots of information here! I never heard of groomer’s lung 🫁 before 😬