Should I Become A Dog Groomer (One Minute Quiz)

Alyssa Omandac

Career Quiz and Most Suitable Personality

Dog Groomers

Dog Groomers Dog Groomers wash and cut dog hair, trim nails, and occasionally brush dogs’ teeth. They often give dogs specific hairstyles based on the instructions of the dog owner.

Salary
$30000
Education
No degree required
Personality
Interest Match



Find a job you love and you will never work a day in your life.Confucius

Table of contents
  1. Career Quiz
  2. Suitable Personality Type
  3. Pros and Cons

Career Quiz

In this career quiz, there are 8-10 questions that will give you a pretty good perspective on whether this career is right for you.

There are 3 answers to each question: Dislike, Maybe, and Like.

Answer “Like / Yes” if you tell yourself “Yes! I would love do this” or “Yeah, I’m that type of person”.
Answer “Okay / Maybe” if you tell yourself “Umm…I think I will be okay with that”.
Answer “Dislike / No” if you tell yourself “Ugh…Sounds boring” or “No way!”.

Ready? Let’s start!

Question Yes Maybe No
Are you interested in bathing and shampooing dog hair?
Would you like to trim dog hair for a living?
Are you interested in trimming and painting dog nails?
Do you have the patience needed to deal with difficult dogs?
Are you able to remain calm and collected when a dog reacts negatively?
Do you have the communication skills needed to understand requests from dog owners?
Do you enjoy working and interacting with dogs?
Do you have any allergies to dog hair or pet dander?

Your Results

Done?

Now count how many points you have.

Dislike = 0 point
Okay = 1 point
Like = 2 points

After you’re done counting your points. Click below to view your results.


Suitable Personality Type

The Builder

People with this personality type likes practical and hands-on work. They prefer working with plants, animals, and real-world materials like wood, tools, and machinery. You can read more about these career personality types here.

Dog Groomers need to be patient as the grooming process for one dog can take several hours. You must also be able to remain calm and collected under pressure, such as when a dog reacts negatively to the grooming.

Successful Dog Groomers have good communication skills and social skills, allowing them to understand requests for hairstyles from dog owners. You should also enjoy working with dogs and not have any allergies that may interfere with your ability to perform this job.

Pros and Cons

Pros

You Get to Work with Dogs All Day

People who love dogs should enjoy this job as you spend most of your day around canines.

You Can Work Almost Anywhere

Dog Groomers are needed in almost every region, giving you many options if you choose to relocate.

You May Start Your Own Business

Many Dog Groomers eventually become their own bosses by launching independent dog grooming businesses.

You Can Set Your Own Hours

Dog Groomers often work flexible schedules. You may not need to work 9 to 5.

Cons

Many Dogs Dislike Grooming

You may occasionally deal with dogs that want to bite or run away.

Dog Owners May Not Always Like the Haircut

It can be frustrating when a dog owner is displeased with the results of your grooming.

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