So
I am looking in to animal nutrition and grooming
I already know where im going for dog training
But I also want to be a groomer and nutritionist
What kind of schooling do I need for this?
And where can I go?
I live in IL btw
Does petco/petsmart do training?
And animal nutrition
Where and how do I do that?Also
do you pay for grooming and training?
Are these services you utilize?(sp?)
And animal nutrition...do you have any advice/info on that?
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You can major in animal nutrition at many agriculture colleges. Keep in mind that most animal nutritionists are involved in the livestock and research industry. Veterinary technology coursework involves classes in large and small animal nutrition. Many pet food companies like Hill's, Purina, and Royal Canin offer home study courses in pet nutrition. The problem with these courses is that they are also sales pitches for the foods, although a person does get some basic knowledge. You can also major in animal husbandry, veterinary technology, and the like and get a good basic coursework in animal nutrition.
For grooming, most groomers start out by working for other groomers as bather/brushers. The grooming facility usually pays bathers/brushers an hourly wage or by the dog (piece work). Groomers themselves are paid on commission. The most common is 60/40 (60% to the groomer 40% to the establishment). However, I've seen some 70/30 arrangements too for groomers that have a lot of experience. Sometimes you can get a head start by going to a grooming school. Make sure that you choose your program wisely as there a re a lot of sham programs out there.
Trainers are not required to go to school. Most good trainers got that way by training a lot of dogs and people. Many started out volunteering at animal shelters so they could get experience working a large number of dogs with all the baggage that comes with shelter dogs. Good trainers also read books, attend conferences, and seminars to learn new skills. Like grooming schools some dog training school are shams too so be careful where you spend your money.
Petco and PetsMart do offer training programs for their employees. I know that some are good and some are bad but you have to start somewhere.
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- You can do a veterinary assiting program and be able to do a wide variety of jobs...like: working in a animal hospital, nutrition, dog training, grooming, owning a kennel....I did mine online through Ashworth University!! I loved it and it was pretty easy and the payments were affordable and the Degree is accredited..Goodluck
- Hard to beat going to school and getting a degree in animal nutrition.
Might want to look over on the left margin and leave a message for Leigh who works for Purina and is an animal nutritionist.
Pro trainers come in all shapes and sizes. Some make a good living doing it but most shouldn't give up their day jobs.
Here are examples of a successful dog trainer.
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