Taking care of your pet is not limited to feeding it and walking it regularly. Pets need bathing, nail polish and oral care, and some breeds require regular grooming. Often, the owners try to perform these manipulations on their own, but sometimes they resort to the help of groomers. This is the name given to professionals who know how to maintain the exterior of animals of different species and breeds. Few people understand what it is – the work of a groomer in practice. An experienced representative of the profession is able not only to emphasize the attractiveness of a pet, but also to save it from a number of inconveniences, to prevent unpleasant diseases.

In historical sources, there is no information about the time of the appearance of the groomer profession. A few thousand years ago, there were specially trained people who looked after horses. Over time, the list of animals requiring special care has expanded. The profession reached its peak of popularity during the reign of the French monarch Louis XV. At his court, dogs were very popular, in particular, poodles. The groomer’s job was to give the animal an unusual and attractive appearance. Even then, the first salons were opened that provided such services.

It is not entirely correct to call representatives of the profession pet hairdressers. Their responsibilities include carrying out hygiene procedures that have a positive effect on the health of the pet. This can include removing tangles, cutting broken nails, brushing teeth from calculus, treating ears and eyes, and removing parasites.

In the course of the work, the masters use special tools for grooming. Wool processing is carried out using special shampoos. After a visit to such a professional, the owner of the animal no longer needs to perform a number of obligatory and painstaking manipulations for several months.

Professionals in this field recommend ignoring the pros and cons of the profession. Only one point is important – what sensations a constant communication with animals brings to a person. If it is a source of positive emotions, all difficulties will be overcome. A groomer who doesn’t like animals will not be successful or enjoy his job.

Important qualities

Dog HairdresserGroomers value resistance to stress and a positive attitude. Animals well feel the attitude of others towards them, therefore they are able to react negatively to gloomy or closed people. You should also be prepared for the fact that not all client owners will be happy with the results of their work. Working with animals will require a lot of patience and accuracy. Also groomers must have a large amount of theoretical knowledge. Improper haircut or poorly cut nails can lead to illness of the animal, so you will have to constantly improve your professional level.

It is not necessary to graduate to become a master grooming, but veterinary knowledge is still welcomed. The profession can be mastered at specialized courses held by grooming salons, canine organizations. With the right approach, all knowledge and skills can be mastered independently, but to start professional work, it is still better to get the appropriate certificate.

The groomer needs to know:

• types of pets that need care, features of the coat and skin of certain breeds;
• types and nuances of hygienic and model haircuts;
• types of spa treatments for pets, rules and nuances of their conduct;
• nail clipping technique;
• procedures for the care of the oral cavity of animals;
• methods of treating the eyes and ears of animals;
• ways to combat external parasites.

The groomer does not just make his client look the right one, he must advise the owners of the animals on caring for them. It is necessary to know all the technical points on the organization of the workplace, safety precautions, rules for handling tools, sanitary standards of activity.