Dog Groomer
どっぐぐるーまー
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Service Occupations
- Middle : Other Service Occupations
- Minor : Pet Groomers
Summary
A profession that grooms dogs' fur, nails, and skin to maintain a beautiful and healthy condition.
Description
Dog groomers specialize in caring for dogs' fur, skin, nails, ears, etc. Depending on the owner's requests and breed characteristics, they perform shampooing, cutting, brushing, nail clipping, ear cleaning, drying, etc., pursuing both hygiene and aesthetics. They also support health management by checking skin conditions and physical condition, providing safe and secure treatments. In addition to working in salons, they may provide services at homes as mobile groomers or care in salons attached to animal hospitals.
Future Outlook
Demand is steadily increasing due to aging pets and diversifying needs of pet owners. Expansion into new service formats such as mobile services and luxury salons is expected.
Personality Traits
Attentive to details / Clean and tidy / Loves animals / Patient
Work Style
Combined facilities / Freelance / Salon employment
Career Path
Apprentice groomer → Junior groomer → Senior groomer → Grooming salon manager → Instructor → Independent Practice
Required Skills
Brushing techniques / Clipping techniques / Nail clipping and ear cleaning / Pet behavior studies / Shampooing techniques
Recommended Skills
Animal hygiene management / Customer service skills / Dog styling / Time management
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | To ensure pet safety and beauty by paying attention to details. |
| Communication Skills | Smooth communication with customers and colleagues is necessary. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Due to long hours of standing work and physical labor. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | Primarily physical work rather than complex analysis. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Little numerical work. |
Related Qualifications
- JKC Certified Groomer License
- Pet Animal Care and Management Supervisor
Aliases
- Dog Trimmer
- Pet Trimmer
Related Jobs
- Animal Nurse
- Dog Trainer
- Pet Shop Staff
- Pet Sitter