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Thinking about taking the leap and starting your own dog grooming business? How exciting!
Before even thinking about creating a price list, website, social media pages, or a brand identity, it is important to understand what equipment and products are going to be required,
This list breaks down everything you will need to open those salon doors with confidence!
This checklist is tailored more towards opening a home or store Salon, but those hoping to start a mobile business could also benefit from having a read.
It is important to understand that starting your own dog grooming business is quite pricey to begin with. The list of requirements before welcoming new clients is extensive, so having a budgeting strategy is vital.
To help keep you on track, I have broken down your shopping list into 8 categories so you can focus on a section at a time.
Category 1 = Fundamentals
1. Secure Salon
2. Grooming Qualification
3. Heating/Cooling Facilities
4. Council Permission
5. Insurance
6. Outdoor Space
7. Access to running water
8. Notes From The Grooming Table
9. Booking Diary
10. Grooming tops/Tunics
Category 2 = Clippers and Sharpes
1. Clippers (Heiniger)
2. Spare Clipper Battery
3. Blades (2×10, 7f, 5f, 4f)
4. Comb Attachments
5. Andis Blade Cleaner
6. Blade Pusher
7. Trimmers
8. Scissors (Chunkers, Thinners, Curves, Big Straights, Small Straights)
9. Stripping Knives
10. Dematting Knife
Category 3 = Grooming Essentials and Brushes
1. Grooming Table (Adjustable)
2. Brushes (Longpin, Shortpin, Widepin Rake)
3. Comb (Metal)
4. Deshedding Rake
5. Pumis Stone
6. Nail Clippers (Normal + Cat)
7. Electric Nail File
8. Brush and Scissor Table Holder
9. Table Straps
Category 4 = Bath and Blow Dry
1. Bath
2. Bath Straps
3. Chamois Towel
4. Towels
5. Happy Hoodies
6. Dryer/Blaster
7. Dryer Stand/Holder/Bracket
8. Appron
9. Bath Brush
10. Shampoo Mixing Bottles
11. Shampoo Bottle Pumps
Category 5 = Products
1. 5L Shampoo/Conditioner (Deshedding, Degrease, hypoallergenic, Puppy, Flea)
2. Deshedding Mud
3. Dog Face Wipes
4. Leucillin
5. Trimmers
6. Dog Cologne
7. Detangler Spray
8. Nose + Paw Balm
9. Ear Cleaner
Category 6 = Medical and Safety
1. Human First-Aid Kit
2. Canine First-Aid Kit
3. Tick Remover
4. Muzzles (Mixed Sizes)
5. Security Cameras
6. Face Masks
7. Hair/Face Nets
8. Gloves
9. Finger Cots
10. Cotton Wool
11. Hand Sanitiser + Moisturiser
12. Grooming Stool
Category 7 = Hygiene and Organisation
1. Animal Safe Disinfectant
2. Microfiber Cloths
3. Hoover
4. Dustpan and Brush
5. Bin + Bin Bags
6. Poo Bags
7. Animal Safe Floor Cleaner
8. Flash Mop
9. Assortment of Storage Containers
10. UVC Steriliser
Category 8 = Bonding and Enrichment
1. Assortment of Toys
2. Toy Box
3. Hypoallergenic Treats
4. Spare Slip Leads
5. Fresh Water Bowl
6. Safe Space (Crate/Bed)
And Breathe. I fully appreciate how overwhelming this list is! Trust me, I have been there when I started planning for my own home salon. I would suggest buying and completing one category at a time, so you don’t stress yourself out.
The most expensive items are going to be the lodge/cabin/shed if you do not have a spare space or garage, the bath, grooming table, and clippers. I would advise having a seperate saving pot for these items, so that once they have been purchased, you can focus on the rest of the list.
Throughout this blog grooming series, I will focus on each category and share links to the exact products I have bought for my own salon. If that sounds helpful, please keep an eye out for the new blog uploads!
However, to get you started on looking into these products and to get a better understanding of costs, I have linked the website below that I used and would highly recommend,
