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Animal care services occupations n.e.c > Dog Groomer
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Dog groomers keep dogs' coats in good condition, and give their owners advice on coat care, grooming and diet.
You could take a course in dog grooming like a Level 2 Certificate for Dog Grooming Assistants, a Level 3 Certificate in Introductory Dog Grooming or a Level 3 Diploma for Dog Grooming. These are offered by colleges and private training centres.
You'll usually need 2 or more GCSEs at grades 9 to 3 (A* to D), or equivalent, for a Level 2 course. For a Level 3 course you'll need 4 or 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C), or the equivalent.
Employers will set their own entry requirements.
Volunteering
You could get experience by doing voluntary work with dogs in kennels, which can help when applying for courses or jobs.
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As a dog groomer, you will:
With experience and qualifications, you could become self-employed and work from home or become a mobile dog groomer, visiting owners' homes. You could also open your own salon or move into training.
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