With more dog owners willing to provide the best dog grooming facilities money can buy, it’s reasonable to say that this is a good business to get into. The adage that a dog is man’s best friend rings truer than ever when it comes to dog care. While the basic brush, comb, and bath are enough for all dogs, some owners have been known to go overboard when taking their dogs to spa services and the like. Whatever the case may be, providing dog owners with a pathway to happy and healthy dogs is a feasible option.
Before starting any business venture, it is essential that you do your homework to determine feasibility. If you intend to set up shop in your local neighborhood, it may be a good idea to do some preliminary research on the number and type of pets available. There is little point in starting a business in a place where there is no demand. Assuming there is no existing competition already enjoying most, if not all, of the dog grooming business, consider whether to operate out of fixed premises or as a mobile business. Most of the time, the best dog grooming business plan fails because customers find it inconvenient to access the shop. Ideally, there should be parking spaces available nearby, as you can’t leave your engine running while passing the groomer.
Perhaps the mobile version of setup is more appropriate as it provides the pick up and drop off aspect. The dog groomer now joins the ranks of the conventional milkman in providing door-to-door services. As a starting point, he only grooms one dog at a time in his mobile grooming van. This is probably a good opportunity to develop your skills and repertoire as a personalized service provider. Customers are willing to pay higher prices as the hassle of transporting their pets between groomers is solved. As you offer good services, word of mouth will spread. Should opportunities arise for you to expand your dog grooming business, add more mobile vans to expand your customer base. Alternatively, open a store in a fixed location to serve as a hub. The vans can still function as cleaning and transportation units to the center.
