Dog Grooming Business - Tips on How to Structure Pricing
By Jerry Halsey
More and more you will find that people are always rushed. Gone are the days of leisure when you got out the tub and dog shampoo on a relaxed weekend to bathe your dog. Now time is of the essence and transporting the dog to the salon means getting the car washed immediately afterward. Who has the time is the common cry that resounds!
There are a variety of options available to people who simply don't have enough hours in a day to get everything done. More people are choosing to drop their dogs off at a grooming salon, pet spa or kennel. This has become a highly lucrative field and anyone with a love for animals and a sense of independence can become a pet groomer.
If you fit the bill go get yourself enrolled in a pet grooming training school to take the first step toward a new and exciting career. If you wish to set up a salon you will have to know how to price your services; this is an important consideration as it can make or break your business. Take note of the tips given below to help you.
Dog size is the first consideration - you can price your services based on the size of the dog, small, medium, large and super large. Then you have to consider the thickness of the fur. Obviously you cannot charge the same for a dog with little or no fur and a dog with such a thick furry coat you can barely see the eyes.
One way of knowing what to charge is to visit a few pet grooming salons and just ask for their price list. You will not need to tell tall stories to get it because most salons have printed flyers ready to hand out to potential customers. Another way of checking prices is to go online and see what the competition is charging.
Complexity of cut is also a factor - a simple and straightforward trim is not very expensive and should be priced lower than a complicated cut. Poodles for example often need a very complex cut which is always priced at the top of the list.
If the dog has only come in for a bath then the package is usually inclusive of ear cleaning and nail trimming and should be priced accordingly. Then you can have special package deals for bathing and grooming.
These are some ideas on how to structure prices for your pet grooming venture but you should also do your share of research to learn more. Don't forget to reduce your prices for puppies!
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