Starting a dog grooming business is a great way to have a rewarding, interesting and fun career for a living. For many pet groomers who deeply love animals, the money aspect of pet care is always secondary. Her main focus is caring for the pets in her care and having satisfied customers at the end of the day.
That being said, there is no denying that pet sitting business and dog sitting in particular is a very profitable field as long as you really know your stuff and offer excellent service.
For most dog owners, bathing and brushing their dogs is their understanding of grooming. They don’t see beyond these two activities and don’t realize how much grooming a dog involves. This limited view is changing and is probably the main reason for the rise in popularity of dog groomers.
As a dog groomer, you will be working with dogs all day and this gives you virtually unlimited earning potential. According to the US government, the pet care industry will continue to grow because the American need and demand for luxury pet services continues to grow and people are willing to spend money.
Since you are self-employed, you have complete freedom and flexibility to set up your business the way you want and work the hours you want. You can have a salon, a mobile van, or even work from home. All you need is the right tools and installations.
Any article that tells you that education is not necessary is sheer exaggeration. You need to be trained and to get this training you will have to enroll in a pet sitting school. You will need to take and pass an exam to get certified. Pet grooming is not just washing the dog, drying it, and then brushing its fur. There is much more involved that you have to learn. You also need to be taught how to run a business, where to go to get your supplies, how to calculate the cost of each activity so you can set competitive prices, and how to reach your target audience.
The internet is full of information on how to set up a dog grooming business, so go ahead and do as much research as you can before making a final decision.