Licensing and Certification in Dog Grooming Industry
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In the dog grooming industry, professional licensing serves to regulate and maintain the highest standards of hygiene, safety, and ethical practices among practicing dog groomers.
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Obtaining a license before starting a home-based dog grooming business is of utmost importance.
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For a dog groomer, licensing and certification are two totally different things.
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No, dog grooming is not regulated – that is why we set up The Groomers Spotlight.
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There are no mandatory educational requirements needed to become a professional dog groomer in California.
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Legislation to regulate the trade is pending in New York, New Jersey, and Massachusetts.
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You can help by encouraging your local office to push for legislation that would require annual inspection of all groomers and grooming facilities.
Education Requirement for Dog Groomers
- Before being eligible for actual certification/licensing exams to become a groomer; aspiring dog groomers need at least some basic knowledge about anatomy types.
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