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    Groomer trainee, not sure if I’m being treated unfairly

    @yoshichicka Sounds like you're being ripped off. 6 a day starting out is alot. You should go slow when you're starting out. Find another shop.
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    Entitled dog walkers

    @citywolf Cane corsos can be dangerous. I would have done the same.
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    oMg SHE’S so uGLy!! [rant]

    @chris_1989 I have a client that wanted her poo shaved head to toe. I do want they want. She got a new puppy, and I'm thinking, yay I can do a first puppy groom cute clip. No. Shave head to toe. When people stress over their dog upon pick up, it does give the dog a complex then they blame...
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    Dog panics when I touch his feet, any advice?

    @eatpraylove When I worked at corporate I used muzzles. Are they wanting you to get bit? Sometimes a muzzle or cone can stop bad behavior. If the owner is not willing to put the time in to desensitize, then you will have to pass on grooming him. Not all dog's can be fixed either.
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    1099 Groomer?

    @avafish Unless you have your own tax ID, buy your own products and equipment and book your dog's yourself, you are considered an employee. Basically you would have to rent a spot in the salon to be considered a 1099. They probably don't want to pay employer taxes. If the IRS finds out, you...
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    1099 vs W-2, thoughts?? Very long, sorry lol

    @teenchill The only response they're doing a 1099 is to avoid paying employer taxes and passing that tax onto you. You have to pay self employment taxes, and at 180 a day it's not worth it. Besides 180 a day for a full time grooming job is not enough. And to me, it sounds like they are...
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    7 y/o dog suddenly can't tolerate grooming -- can I fix this?

    @kimbarcelo25 Is he losing his hearing? That could explain the dryer. Or maybe an inner ear infection? He could have pain that he didn't have before. I would do a vet check to rule it out.
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