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@daleviewrd No you make either 15 an hour or 50% commission. Not both, just whatever is higher. I make 60% commission and I'm just surviving. It depends on the cost of living where you are located. Yeah some spots are 100$ grooms but that's like LA and higher col areas. Most small dogs average...

@barnabasp You make 60k a year? The average is about 30-40k I'm just trying to help OP realize that they won't have the same income. A 20k a year less salary is life-changing.

@barnabasp Again, cost of living... I'm in a poor rural Appalachian town. I'm not going to make as much as you hun. But good for you. Thank you for your valuable insight."I MaKe MoRe tHaN yOu." Hun. I didn't even say how much I made. What my bills were or my living situation. You have no...

@daleviewrd You're making 60k a year and you think that you'll be able to do that grooming? You won't. Not for a long time. We don't get paid like that at all. You also have to be very physically fit or else you will live in daily pain. Don't do it. Get a hobby instead.

@ront76 Brush your dog daily, not weekly. Pay attention to the problem areas and use a greyhound comb to verify nothing is catching. If you wish to continue with "weekly" brushing just get the dog cut short. It will not do enough to save the coat.

@yoshichicka No, you're not being treated fairly at all. They are using you.

@daniel2015 Very rare, but it can happen. Human to dog transfer is more likely.

@brileemoot Nah you're fine. Also, fun fact! Did you know that pink eye can transfer from people to dogs?

@ffm1967 This may be controversial but I always think grooming is a workout. I like to go on moderate hikes. I live in the mountains so it's good for getting my heart pumping. It's nice to do on a day off. Like you, I'm often too sore or tired to do much during the week.

@avafish It's illegal. If you actually put away 20% for your paycheck for taxes you're only making 30% of the groom. Not worth it at all. Plus you'll need insurance. You'll be making pennies.

@whereismysalvation Irritation from matting most likely.