OCCUPATION THESAURUS

DOG GROOMER



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HELPFUL TIP:

There’s probably a good reason why your character chose their career. Think about how certain talents and skills, a dominant positive or negative trait, or even an emotional wound might have influenced this decision. And once they're on the job, don't forget about the many work-related conflict scenarios you can throw at them to create tension and add complications.
OVERVIEW:
Dog groomers maintain a dog's physical appearance using various shears, trimmers, scissors, brushes, shampoos, and other products. They will bathe, dry, cut, and shape a canine's coat to the specifications of the owner as well as cut the dog's nails, brush their teeth, clean their ears, and be on the lookout for illnesses or problems such as area swellings, cuts, thrush, ticks, or other parasites. Some groomers may offer additional services such as fur dying and designer cuts.

Groomers typically work at shelters, kennels, pet stores, in a mobile unit, or out of their own homes. Some may also have a practice as part of a larger veterinary clinic that serves many dog owners.

NECESSARY TRAINING:
Most employers require a high school diploma when hiring a groomer, and in addition to on-the-job training and mentoring, may also require a certification from a recognized grooming school or post-secondary school apprenticeship program.

USEFUL SKILLS, TALENTS, OR ABILITIES:
A KNACK FOR MAKING MONEY, A WAY WITH ANIMALS, BASIC FIRST AID, CHARM, EMPATHY, ENHANCED HEARING, ENHANCED SENSE OF SMELL, EXCEPTIONAL MEMORY, GAINING THE TRUST OF OTHERS, MULTITASKING

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EMOTIONAL WOUNDS THAT MAY HAVE FACTORED INTO THIS OCCUPATION CHOICE:
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PEOPLE THEY MIGHT INTERACT WITH:
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HOW THIS OCCUPATION MIGHT IMPACT ONE'S BASIC NEEDS:
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REASONS THE CHARACTER MAY HAVE BEEN DRAWN TO THIS PROFESSION:
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