10/06/2026
Nobody talks about this enough in dog grooming.
This job is very physical. Your back. Your shoulders. Your wrists. They take the strain every single day.
Most of us don’t think about it until something hurts.
And by then, the damage is already done.
Your table should be at the right height for your body, not the dog, not a general guide. You, specifically. If you’re bending or reaching to compensate, it will catch up with you.
Take breaks. Rotate dogs so you’re not in the same position for hours.
Invest in equipment that supports you as much as it supports the dog.
You cannot do this job well when you’re in pain. And you cannot build a long career if you burn your body out in the first few years.
We teach this from day one at Dog World Grooming Academy.
Because a great groomer is a groomer who can still do this in ten years.
Dog World Grooming Academy, Winchmore Hill, North London. 🤍