After grooming for 10 years in England we moved to Toowoomba QLD and set up a grooming salon that offers courses to people who would like to start up their own parlour, and can not believe the amount of owners who come in that are so upset by 'groomers' that have done their dogs in the past. Many dogs have a great fear of being clipped due to rough handling from people who claim to have done a course and are professionals in the industry. I started out by just bathing dog after dog under my mentor who wouldn't have dreamed of giving me the clippers until I could bath brush out and fully pre and understand why and how things are done. Make sure you fully look into the task before going on a course. Good luck with your new venture.