Career and training advice for aspiring dog groomers from current groomers Hello pet grooming professionals! PCI would love to feature your story about how you got into the grooming field or advice for aspiring groomers in our next blog,"How to Become a Dog Groomer." We'd be happy to link to your pet grooming business website or pet care social media account along with your featured quote. (Please do not respond if you are not a pet grooming professional.) Here are some questions to guide your response: 1. How did you get started in pet grooming? Where was your first grooming job, or what practice and training did you pursue to qualify? 2. What advice do you have for aspiring groomers to choose a training program or trade school, find a mentor, or get their foot in the door in this field? 3. What do you wish you knew about pet grooming before you started? 4. What is your advice about pet grooming certifications (for example, which to pursue, timing in your career trajectory, are they worth it, etc.)? 5. Anything else you'd like to say to encourage and prepare hopeful pet groomers for the job.