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Do you love animals? Would you like to groom & train them? If the answers are Yes, Pet grooming is the right career for you. As a pet groomer you maintain kennels & crates, take care of the diet & health of pets, train them and much more. You also learn about various types & behavior of dogs and cats; their anatomy; grooming techniques; healthcare etc. Being a groomer includes taking care of the pets in every manner from bathing & drying to trimming & cutting of hair. A course in pet grooming will provide instructions on how to deal with fleas, ticks, lice, glands & your pet's nails. Grooming of pets is a complicated activity and requires high level of patience. Pet ownership is on the rise, thus increasing the demand for skilled pet groomers.

Syllabus: The course prepares you to enter the field of professional pet grooming. Topics include: Introduction to Dogs & Cats, Anatomy and Health Care of pets, Kennels and crates, Bathing and Drying, Sporting & Non-Sporting Groups, Grooming Procedures, Equipments used in grooming, Types of grooming problems, Business Side of Grooming.

Job Opportunities & Salary: Employment can be found with grooming salon, pet shop, veterinary clinic or kennel. Pet groomers can also start their own business. According to a survey, there are more than 60 million pets in the United States and the grooming business is a multi-billion dollar industry. Salaries are in the range of $20-$35,000 yearly plus commissions. Experienced groomers can earn more than $40 per hour. Job opportunities for pet groomers are increasing.