Why Choose A Career As A Pet Groomer?

Right now is a great time to become a pet groomer. Here is the proof:

Entrepreneur magazine, stated that "Pet spending has more than doubled in the past 11 years - from $17 billion in 1994 to a projected $35.9 billion by the end of this year."

The article also added that the fastest growing pet service business is grooming!

The article went on to explain that a whopping 63 percent of all U.S. households (69 million homes) have a pet. There is no doubt about it, now is a great time to be in the pet industry. If you are a pet groomer, it is especially good. The pet industry is hot and getting hotter by the day. If you are thinking about becoming a groomer, now is the time to get in.

You need to develop the grooming skills in order to be successful. The absolute best way to do this is to learn from a groomer that has experience and can show you how to professionally groom a dog.

With over 45 years of combined experience, you will get the instruction and training required to prepare you for a rewarding career in the pet grooming industry.

When you attend grooming school at Alpha K9 Pet Services you will learn:

    * Breed group identification and characteristics.

Identify dogs from the Sporting Group, Herding, Toy, Working, Non-Sporting and Terriers.

    * Handling and control.

Greeting dogs, reading dog body language, preventing bites and determining a dog's aggression are all skills that you will need to know.

    * Complete introduction to grooming tools.

Proficiency with all grooming tools used in the industry so that you can groom with confidence.

    * Bathing and grooming.

Complete instruction on how to cover the six basic areas.

    * Finishing cut and techniques.

Confidence to clip any dog to style and complete the grooming with the appropriate bows, bandannas and cologne.

    * Identification of skin disorders.

Ability to spot mange, parasites and hot spots.

    * Brushing techniques, dental care, nail trimming, basic first aid, advanced styling and more...

You will be able to groom with confidence when you complete the professional groomer's course at Alpha K9 Pet Services.
To enroll today, please contact Alpha K9 Pet Services to set up an appointment with our Grooming School Director at 281-893-DOGS to discuss this exciting career further.