How to Make Big Money Grooming Small Dogs: The Absolute Amateur's Guide to Profitable, Professional Canine Styling [Hardcover]

Robert S. Whitman (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 1995 | ISBN-10: 0964021501 | ISBN-13: 978-0964021501 | Edition: 1st

A "How To" canine styling guide book designed for those who have absolutely no Dog Grooming experience, but wish to learn ... and earn!

How To Make Big Money Grooming Small Dogs is virtually a home study course in one volume. Written by a well known authority & Educational Director of one of the first State Licensed Dog Grooming Trade Schools in Pennsylvania and one of the first in the country. The author,with over 30 years of experience gives expert instruction and teaches the most amateur pet enthusiast how to control and style pets without the use of dangerous drugs, grooming posts and nooses, or inconsiderate treatment.It includes tips, tricks, and professional secrets never before disclosed to any except registered students. The book includes a FREE written consultation guidance form for any of the subject content, & introduces newly patented specialty tools for Groomers. The absolute amateurs guide to profitable,professional canine styling!

Editorial Reviews

Review

" one of the TOP 25 pet products of the year". -- GROOM & BOARD magazine

"A wonderful book for anyone who wants to learn to groom dogs" Rich Sporing, District Sales Manager Oster/Sunbeam Corporation Professional Clipper Manufacturer) -- Rich Sporing, District Sales Manager Oster/Sunbeam Corporation Professional Clipper Manufacturer

"I find it to be quite informative and would personally recommend it!" -- Hazel Christianson, noted Grooming seminar leader, trainer, & shop owner.

"I highly recommend it! The thorough easy to understand text and uniquely detailed illustrations make Mr. Whitman's book required reading for the aspiring pet groomer as well as those wishing to maintain their own pet!" -- Jeffrey L. Reynolds, Executive Director National Dog Groomers Association of America

"I think this book is excellent! It is practical comprehensive, and easy to follow ... both text and illustrations. Not only is it enjoyable reading, but the concern for the comfort and well being for the animal is obvious. I only wish more guides were so well written." -- Elaine Skypala, Director of Operations Pennsylvania Society For The Prevention Of Cruelty To Animals

From the Author

Make Big Money Grooming Small Dogs! (And be your own boss too) In fact it IS easier than most people think! That's why the detailed methods & procedures of the craft have been kept secret & exclusive for so long. Now, you can always have a dollar in your pocket, get paid cash money every time you provide a service that you will enjoy & will be proud to do! Those without your knowledge and skills will be envious of your newly found talent & ability. You will be able to do with their dogs what they themselves can not. And they will gladly pay you, and thank you for doing it. You can cover your expenses, and afford to make purchases for the joys & necessities of life ... when you feel like it. Work at home if you like or in a shop of your own. Or as a "home groomer" in your clients home. Or you may choose a grooming salon, kennel, or veterinary hospital, where your services will be in demand & well paid for. You know, at one time women did their own hair, & then beauty shops took over the job. Auto owners used to wash the family car & now it's done quickly and easier letting professionals do it. And so it is with Canine styling & Grooming. It's here to stay, a lucrative respected craft with potential & big rewards... and now you can have your share. You can gain security & learn the joy of self employment, believe it! Thousands of my students have benefited from what I discovered by devising new methods to safely control pet canines; and safely & quickly produce a quality job in a minimum amount of time ...and get well paid for it!

Your future money worries can be a thing of the past. Unbelievable? Well, just look in your yellow pages and see all those ads under "Pet Grooming". A business can't afford to advertise month after month if it's not profitable. And just look at how many there are! And with pet ownership increasing at the rate of 15% each year it's no wonder. Someone must keep them well groomed and healthy...it could be YOU!!!

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 192 pages
• Publisher: Protective Specialties Development; 1st edition (June 1995)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0964021501
• ISBN-13: 978-0964021501
• Product Dimensions: 11.2 x 8.5 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,014,002 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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25 of 26 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars You can...."Make Big Money Grooming Small Dogs"!, June 15, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: How to Make Big Money Grooming Small Dogs: The Absolute Amateur's Guide to Profitable, Professional Canine Styling (Hardcover)

I am usually sceptical of books that make big promises, but "How to Make Big Money Grooming Small Dogs" is a winner. I've always wanted to be a groomer, but couldn't afford the cost of a grooming school. Well I'm here to tell you that this book is all you need. Nine months ago I couldn't even hold a clipper, and now I have my own profitable mobil grooming business!

This book is clearly written, beautifully illustrated, and easy to follow. Best of all, the author generously reveals numerous trade secrets and sources of unique equipment to save you time and money. I highly recommend this excellent "how to" guide to current and would-be groomers alike. If you ever thought of going into the dog grooming business, this book is the ticket!

20 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This book has enabled me to get a job in job in Dog Grooming, October 12, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: How to Make Big Money Grooming Small Dogs: The Absolute Amateur's Guide to Profitable, Professional Canine Styling (Hardcover)

Judy McGlaughlin Moscow, PA USA

My interest in learning Dog Grooming has been with me most of my life, but being a single mother it was an impossible dream to go away to school to learn it. By my purchasing this book, and studying it, and purchasing an inexpensive clipper, and practicing on my own toy poodle it was enough to give me the confidence to apply for a groomer trainee position at a local kennel/grooming shop. They are putting me on payroll, on a part time basis for now.

Anyway, the purpose of my writing this is to tell you that without this book I know I would never had gotten this far. I can never thank the author enough. This book is EXCELLENT! It covers every topic!

20 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars "THIS BOOK IS ABSOLUTELY RIVETING!", December 10, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: How to Make Big Money Grooming Small Dogs: The Absolute Amateur's Guide to Profitable, Professional Canine Styling (Hardcover)

This Book is absolutely riviting! "How To Make Big Money Grooming Small Dogs!" lies next to my bed at night, and before I doze off I read another interesting chapter. I have really learned a lot about styling Poodle faces, and my friends have commented on how lovely my dogs look. I have followed the proceedures and details step by step. I'm not ready for a dog show yet, but my doggies are the best on the block.

Thanks to the author,for a facinating,well illustrated, practical book.

Marietta Nel, Somerset West, South Africa