Mobile Pet Groomer

Have soap ……. will travel. There is a white van with paw prints and a picture of a dog in a bathtub that I have seen driving the streets of my town. The wording on the van boasts a cleaner pup without dirtying your bathroom. This is the office of a mobile pet groomer and they are popping up everywhere.

I can see how this service is desirable. We all want our furry critters to be clean and fresh smelling but not too many of us want to take the time to travel to the groomers or worse yet, turn our bathrooms into a damp fur ridden mess complete with the ever so pungent wet dog scent. Of course there is the time spent cleaning the bathroom after cleaning the dog and add to that the many towels you will go through to dry said dog. It can make you think twice about your desire for a clean dog. What’s a dog owner to do? Call a mobile pet groomer of course! Not only is there less mess for the owner, the dog gets one on one attention and does not have to sit in a cage for hours waiting for their turn to be groomed or picked up. Yes, the cost for this service is a bit higher than that of a brick and mortar groomer but the pros of this service make up for it.

These vans come equipped to clean, trim and dry dogs and cats alike. While some require a hose hookup at the client’s location others come with water on board. You would park in your client’s driveway, go to the door, remove a filthy furry friend and return to your client a much cleaner and well groomed pet.

To be successful you will need to know how to groom various breeds. There are grooming schools that will train you or you could get a job in a brick and mortar establishment and learn on the job before striking out on your own. You will need to know how to use both scissors and clippers, how to trim nails, how to handle various breeds and temperaments, have patience and of course you will need to love pets.

As with any business be sure to follow the guidelines for business start up in your state and town, obtain all necessary registrations and insurance. Be prepared to purchase equipment, a van and business cards. The more people consider their pets as part of the family the more special services like mobile pet grooming will be in demand.