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Originally Posted by bebeyorkie  Friends and relatives keep asking me to groom their furbabies because they like how I groom my mine.
I'm going to start grooming from home (only yorkies and maybe small breeds). Just my furbabies, friends & relatives furbabies and pups that have gone to forever homes.
I already have The Wahl Deluxe Pet Clipper Kit - it includes clippers, scissors attachment combs 1/8,1/4,3/8 & 1/2
I know I need Grooming Table and hair dryer
Shampoo, conditioners & detanglers or mist sprays
What do I use for ears and sanitary area? I'm currently using men's moustache trimmer but that doesn't work very well for ears.
I'm in california and grooming is expensive out here. The groomers in my area charge $65 for grooming. I'm going to give option of bringing to my home or driving to their home. How much should I charge?
Any tips appreciated - Thanks |
good luck. professional groomers have more tools under their belt then a whal pet kit that you can buy at petco. do you have more then one blade for your clipper? you should always have at least two of each size because they get hot and can burn the dog. you also need different size blades for different areas (ears, pads, sanitary, etc). A nice sharp pair of shears and thinners are also great tools that every groomer uses. you'll also need nail clippers, ear cleaner, hemostats, quick stop, ear powder, clipper cooler, clipper disinfectant, table, table noose, a few shampoos + conditioners, a good dryer, plus other things i'm surely forgetting.
PetEdge.com Wholesale prices on exclusive dog grooming and pet supplies has many of these things.
also, if your going to be clipping others peoples pets you should get insurance just in case something happens.