FOX NEWS On the Job Hunt: One for the Dogs

December 16, 2009 in In The News By Paradigm

December 16, 2009 – 1:15 PM | by: Orlando Salinas Fox News

It’s one career that IS going to the dogs– in a great way! Pet grooming is an industry that continues to see steady growth in America.

According to petgroomer.com, on any given day, there are between two and 3,000 pet grooming jobs here in the United States. Jobs that pay on average a minimum of $200 a day – plus tips!

At the Merryfield Academy in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., Gregg Docktor says his school has seen a steady increase in the number of students who are switching careers and learning the art of grooming family pets.

From high school graduates to bankers and realtors… these future professional groomers learn on dogs of all sizes. Big and small, from purebreds to mutts and even rescue animals, most dogs are well behaved, although some are biters. Students learn how to deal with them too. The course runs eight months, around 600 hours, and interestingly enough, there currently is no certification required to become a groomer. Docktor says he hires America’s top groomers to teach his students; right now, he doesn’t have enough students to fill good paying jobs.

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Testimonials

The reason I chose Merryfield is because I did my homework. I spoke to many Master Groomers and asked them what their choice would be for a great education. The answer consistently was Merryfield for their number one choice. The instructors there are some of the top groomers in the United States.

- Lulu R.

La razón por la que elegí Merryfield es porque hice mis deberes. Hablé con muchos Maestros Peluqueros y les pregunté cuál sería su elección para una gran educación. La respuesta fue sistemáticamente Merryfield para su elección número uno. Los instructores allí son algunos de los mejores groomers de Estados Unidos.

- Lulu R.

I looked at many different schools in the country. When I looked at the resumes of the teachers at Merryfield, they won hands down. There was no comparison. Now that I’m winning in my competitions! I can really see the difference my education made on my career.

- Katie W.

Busqué en muchas escuelas diferentes del país. Cuando miré los currículos de los profesores de Merryfield, ganaron con creces. No había comparación. ¡Ahora que estoy ganando en mis competiciones! Puedo ver realmente la diferencia de mi educación en mi carrera.

- Katie W.

I was a front desk Manager at an Animal Hospital, kind of a dead end job. I love animals and I wanted more fun in my job. I did my research, I interviewed the teachers at Merryfield and there was no doubt that this is where I needed to be. I’m a Graduate; I compete nationally and will get my Master Certification by the end of this year. I thank Merryfield for my outrageous career. I LOVE IT EVERY DAY!

- Jessica W.

Era gerente de recepción en un hospital de animales, un trabajo sin salida. Me encantan los animales y quería más diversión en mi trabajo. Hice mi investigación, entrevisté a los profesores de Merryfield y no había duda de que aquí es donde tenía que estar. Soy licenciado; compito a nivel nacional y obtendré mi certificación de maestro a finales de este año. Agradezco a Merryfield mi escandalosa carrera. ¡ME ENCANTA CADA DÍA!

- Jessica W.