would like to speak to other groomers

hi i'm anna i'm a dog groomer and would like to share tips and experiences with other dog groomers. I love my job but suffer with worry about doing anything that could possibly hurt the dog like de matting anals etc!

Hi Anna,
Iam starting my dog grooming course next week - I am really excited! So if you have any tips for me too ill be gratefull!
I was thinking about setting up a business in my garage but im not sure - theres soo much to think about isn't there!

Hi I finish my grooming course this week, I'll be happy to share any advice or tips! Going mobile in the near future!

I started off mobile i did enjoy it but when things went wrong they went wrong! when i got wet from bathing i stayed wet all day it was tricking dealing with electric and water in such a small area, in winter i had to make sure not a drop of water was left in the system as this would freeze, but i got to know my customers really well, got more tips and made more money due to less over heads. I could advise you to do things differently to me in some ways!

it sounds good working from your garage at least you can be at home on not so busy times and keeping over heads down.

Wouldn't be mobile as in in a van. I mean in people's homes at first so no bathing, just water spray, hairdryer and cutting.

I work out of my garage the plus sid is the cost the overheads are quite low.
On the negative side I think if I had a shop i'd pick up more trade as theres nothing quiet like a shop window for advertising.
I'm not sure mobile without bathing will work the majority of my clients turn up smelly and its really hard to clipper or scissor a dirty dog

Hi,I have been grooming now for 25yrs. I started out working from home,using my spare bedroom. I have always offered a collection and delivery service. Then I rented a space from my vet, and found that people were happy to bring their dogs and cats to me there. I was there for 10yrs. When the practice changed hands,I rented a work space at Battersea Dogs Home,I was there for 12yrs. Now I am back home again,and trying to retire! That does not seem to be the wish of my clients;I suppose the pleasure of seeing the finished dog,keeps one going,what one calls "Job Satisfaction"

Hi i am adog groomer and i run my business from a purpose built log cabin in my garden, i love it and all my customers do too!
Nic x

hi!!
I am french girl and i have open a grooming salon in october 2007. It's fabulous. This is difficult to have customers at beginning. I learn more and more every day.In the beginning i started off mobile and i have built my own salon. i love that!!don't be afraid and go for it!