Choosing
a career in the dog styling profession
will give you the choice of being
self-employed, or, of being an employee.
The choice is yours. This profession
offers opportunities and flexibility
nation wide. These opportunities
are possible because the demand
for well-qualified dog stylists
is greater than the supply. This
short supply is the result from
the profession being somewhat hidden,
almost obscure from the public as
a career choice. This obscurity
on the other hand has created exceptional
opportunities for the people who
love animals and who want an exciting
and rewarding career in the pet
care profession. If working with
animals has always been your dream-
now is the opportune time to make
it come true!
Career
Options
Pet Shops
Pet shops and grooming
are another perfect match. As a
business owner this concept offers
two strong incomes. The daily grooming
brings in a steady clientele along
with retail sales. Puppy sales create
future clientele when owners return
for their pet's grooming and supplies.
The atmosphere in the pet shop setting
is one of fun with lots of activity
which makes it a nice business for
couples, or, for families who would
like to build a business together.
As an employee, the pet shop environment
offers you a fun atmosphere to work
in. Depending on the clientele,
this concept normally offers you
a strong income base.
Mobile
Grooming
Mobile grooming
is an exciting new concept in the
pet care profession. This concept
offers you the flexibility needed
to create a more enjoyable environment.
As a business owner you can structure
your appointments to fit your lifestyle.
You can book your appointments around,
or, within other pressing personal
appointments. Need an item for the
house, or, family? Make a quick
stop along your route and pick it
up. Need a vacation? Book your appointments
around your vacation time. The mobile
concept enables you to have some
control over your career. As a mobile
employee, you have a structured
route and you are in charge of the
daily operation. It is the next
best thing to being in business
for yourself.
Salon
Grooming
Salon grooming
is for the business owner who would
like to develop a larger enterprise.
In a salon setting, once the clientele
is established you may want to maintain
the current growth yourself or you
may want to add a pet bather. To
increase the growth and sales you
may want to add other stylists.
Pet retail items can also be added
for extra income. Salon grooming
gives you these choices. As an employee,
the salon setting enables you to
work with other stylists as a team.
This support and camaraderie creates
a warm, personal working atmosphere
along with a nice income base.
Daycare
Daycare and grooming
are the perfect match in the pet
care industry. As a business owner,
a pet daycare offers two strong
incomes. For those who like the
pet "Bed & Breakfast"
concept, along with grooming, this
avenue is worth exploring. As an
employee, the client base (depending
on the size of the daycare) can
offer you a strong income potential
along with a nice working environment.
Veterinarian
Clinics
Veterinarian
clinics offer good salaries and
working conditions for dog stylists.
It may be possible to sublease some
of the space with in the clinic
setting to create a business for
yourself. Sometimes you can increase
your knowledge by assisting the
doctors with various pets. Veterinarian
medicine is the most important component
in the pet care industry. Whether
you are an employee, or, an in-house
business owner you will benefit
from their professional image.
