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PetsFull timeA fitted van and grooming kit

Start a mobile dog grooming business

To start a mobile dog grooming business, train as a groomer, fit or buy a van with water, power and a grooming table, and check vehicle, waste water and business rules where you work. Then let owners book by dog size and coat so each appointment is the right length.

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At a glance

You start with
A fitted van and grooming kit
Time
Full time
Where you work
In your van, parked at the owner’s home
Who pays
Owners of anxious or older dogs, and busy owners who value the convenience
Check first
Grooming training, insurance, and rules for parking and waste water

How to start a mobile dog grooming business

  1. 1

    Train first

    Grooming courses and time in a salon teach handling and coat work you cannot learn from videos.

  2. 2

    Plan the van

    Water, power, a table and safe restraints. A van that fits your working area matters more than size.

  3. 3

    Time appointments by dog

    A small short-coated dog and a large double-coated one take very different times.

  4. 4

    Group bookings by area

    Neighbouring appointments on the same day cut driving between dogs.

  5. 5

    Keep a record of every dog

    Coat, cut, temperament and notes from the last visit make the next one smoother.

The app that runs it

Bookings by size and coat, dog records and a route. Fabricate builds it from the words below; change any of them first.

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Questions about starting a mobile dog grooming business

Do I need a qualification to groom dogs?
Some places have no legal requirement, but training and experience are what owners look for. Check whether your area licenses groomers.
Why mobile and not a salon?
Mobile grooming suits nervous or older dogs and owners without time to drop off. It needs a van instead of a shop lease.

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