How my Career Began
My Dog Grooming career that is!
I have been Dog grooming on and off for the last seven years. When I began my career in the Dog Grooming industry, it was during the recession, and it was THE most difficult time to find ANY job.
I was desperate for anything as far as jobs go.
So, what got me into grooming? I was volunteering at the San Diego Humane Society back in 2009 when the recession is in full force. I figured since I cannot find work, why not volunteer my time in any way I can. I was also going to school and babysitting as well, and applying to jobs left and right. I realized at this time that most people were getting jobs because they had connections. I had absolutely no connections, so volunteering was my best option at the time. I had heard several of the staff members and volunteers that they needed help bathing and grooming the pets there. (This included the cats and dog nails, baths, haircuts - whatever it could do to help). However, i had ZERO experience involving this, so a light bulb went off in my brain. My thought was, 'I could apply to dog grooming shops in the area, and see if I could get trained so I can help these dogs out!'
The VERY first shop I happened to walk into was this little place down the street from where I lived. I walk in, and ask if they are hiring for any position, and it just so happened the owner of the shop was the person I was talking to, and she says, "well, do you have experience??" I replied, "no, I was hoping to learn." She says, "Oh, perfect, we are a school where we train you to bathe and groom dogs! If you want, I can go over the packets, and what we do here!" I honestly believe in that things happen at the right time at the right place. She gives me all the information I need, tells her I'll think about it, and go home.
I talk to my mom, then eventually take her in with me, I'm not sure how much time had past since I had talked to the owner, and go in to talk about applying. With the help of my parents, I applied right then and there and was told, "awesome, you can start as early as tomorrow! Would you like to?" Without hesitation, I said yes. I started as a bather and was convinced that was all I'd do. However, the instructors encouraged me to go on and become a groomer. I'm glad I did! I was a little slow to grasp all the information, but I'm glad I did become a groomer. To this day, I am always looking at improving my skills.
Although this is one tough job physically and mentally, I am so glad I chose to do this! It got me in the door as far as jobs go. I may not have done this all 7 years since I have started, but it's given me opportunities I could not have gotten anywhere else. Why? Because I finally had the connections I needed to succeed in life.
To end this post, I do firmly believe in volunteering for your local shelter in any way you can. Even if you cannot physically go to the shelter, there are always ways to volunteer.
xoxo,
Hannah
I have been Dog grooming on and off for the last seven years. When I began my career in the Dog Grooming industry, it was during the recession, and it was THE most difficult time to find ANY job.
I was desperate for anything as far as jobs go.
So, what got me into grooming? I was volunteering at the San Diego Humane Society back in 2009 when the recession is in full force. I figured since I cannot find work, why not volunteer my time in any way I can. I was also going to school and babysitting as well, and applying to jobs left and right. I realized at this time that most people were getting jobs because they had connections. I had absolutely no connections, so volunteering was my best option at the time. I had heard several of the staff members and volunteers that they needed help bathing and grooming the pets there. (This included the cats and dog nails, baths, haircuts - whatever it could do to help). However, i had ZERO experience involving this, so a light bulb went off in my brain. My thought was, 'I could apply to dog grooming shops in the area, and see if I could get trained so I can help these dogs out!'
The VERY first shop I happened to walk into was this little place down the street from where I lived. I walk in, and ask if they are hiring for any position, and it just so happened the owner of the shop was the person I was talking to, and she says, "well, do you have experience??" I replied, "no, I was hoping to learn." She says, "Oh, perfect, we are a school where we train you to bathe and groom dogs! If you want, I can go over the packets, and what we do here!" I honestly believe in that things happen at the right time at the right place. She gives me all the information I need, tells her I'll think about it, and go home.
I talk to my mom, then eventually take her in with me, I'm not sure how much time had past since I had talked to the owner, and go in to talk about applying. With the help of my parents, I applied right then and there and was told, "awesome, you can start as early as tomorrow! Would you like to?" Without hesitation, I said yes. I started as a bather and was convinced that was all I'd do. However, the instructors encouraged me to go on and become a groomer. I'm glad I did! I was a little slow to grasp all the information, but I'm glad I did become a groomer. To this day, I am always looking at improving my skills.
Although this is one tough job physically and mentally, I am so glad I chose to do this! It got me in the door as far as jobs go. I may not have done this all 7 years since I have started, but it's given me opportunities I could not have gotten anywhere else. Why? Because I finally had the connections I needed to succeed in life.
To end this post, I do firmly believe in volunteering for your local shelter in any way you can. Even if you cannot physically go to the shelter, there are always ways to volunteer.
xoxo,
Hannah
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