Dog Groomer Duties & Responsibilities

A groomer's daily duties may include:

• Bathing and clipping dogs to conform to a variety of breed-specific standard styles
• Detangling and removing matted hair
• Drying the coat
• Checking for parasites and other skin conditions
• Trimming nails
• Cleaning the ears
• Expressing anal sacs
• Brushing teeth
• Adding bows and nail polish for long or curly-haired breeds such as poodles and shitzus

Dog Groomer Skills & Competencies

This profession requires the following skills:

• Grooming skills: The ability to groom different breeds of dogs according to their hair types
• Interpersonal skills: The ability to work well with others such as dog owners, pet store personnel, and grooming assistants
• Analytical skills: The ability to assess the behavior and condition of each dog
• Physical and mental stamina: The ability to groom large, overly excited, or frightened dogs without getting hurt or injuring the animals
• Familiarity with animal behavior: The ability to determine an animal's behavior and use techniques, such as a treat, to keep them calm and safe
• Health knowledge: The ability to recognize common illnesses, such as skin disorders, watery eyes and nose possibly due to allergies, or a sprain

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Contract, Permanent

Pay: Php13, Php16,333.00 per month

Work Location: In person