So you want to be a professional dog groomer?
Well then there's no better place to start than at Crocodile Dundee's Dog Grooming School. Paul operates a 3-4 week certified course (in-house) which covers all aspects of dog grooming in modern Ireland. Each student is assured 1-to-1 tuition in this hands-on course. Each student is taught how to properly groom, wash, handle and style every breed of dog. Throughout the course, Paul will give tuition on how to set up and operate a professional grooming parlour, what the pros and cons are, what equipment to use and where to get it. Each of Paul's student is automatically entitled to a 10% discount from most of the grooming suppliers in Ireland. Dog grooming is not rocket-science. There are skills involved but these are easily learned under the proper supervision. Dog grooming is not a vocation, it is a business and you will only be successful if you treat it as so. And yes, you must love dogs.
School Overview
Dog grooming is a fast growing business in Ireland. People's attitudes to dogs has changed over the years. Where once before dogs were kept outdoors and used for mainly hunting and guarding. Todays dog in Ireland is part of the family and generally sleeps indoors. This is where your professional groomer comes into play. While there are certain styles for different breeds, most dogs are kept trimmed to avoid dog hair all around the house.