A fairly new concept in India with only a handful of player, snipping and clipping pooches and kitties for that ‘oh so cute’ look is a big business in the making
“Every dog has his day,” is a popular saying, but a pooch in the hands of the likes of Paris Hilton, Britney Spears, or even our very own Bipasha Basu, is one lucky pup!
Adorned in designer clothes and shoes, sprayed with expensive perfume, and with their hair trimmed and styled, these four-legged creatures are living a much-coveted dream- a dream that their owners are willing to fulfill with pleasure!
But celebrities are not the only ones availing the services of a pet groomer. People from all walks of life now own exotic breeds and are just as enthusiastic about taking their pets through that heavenly experience.
Welcome to the business of pet grooming!
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| On an average we only groom about three pets every day, though there is a demand to take in more. Pets don’t understand as humans do and it is difficult to make them sit quietly. The entire process requires a lot of concentration and is time consuming. — Sanjiv & Preeti Kumar, |
An overview of the pet-grooming business
Taking pets out to a professional pet-grooming salon has been extremely popular in the US where you can find such parlors in almost all cities. The salons offer a wide range of services including shampooing, blow drying, hair cutting and styling, nail trimming, ear cleaning, massaging and perfuming with the average price ranging anywhere between $30 and $50. Depending on the breed size, the coat condition, the length and temperament of the pet, the bill can even inflate up to $150.
But in India “pet grooming is still a fairly new concept with only about four full-fledged pet grooming salons in New Delhi, Mumbai and Bangalore that specialize primarily in dog grooming,” says Preeti Kumar, who, along with her husband Sanjiv run Scooby Scrub, a pet grooming salon in New Delhi. In the US, both dogs and cats get to pay regular visits to salons, while in India it is mostly restricted to dogs, as cats lose out because of various superstitions associated with them. “In our parlor, 80% of the customers come to groom their dogs, although we do get customer’s bringing in cats, guinea pigs, hamsters and birds, every once in a while,” adds Preeti.
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| With a growing number of pet loving families, there is a tremendous scope in this field. However, you cannot treat pet grooming as just another business. A genuine love for animals and patience is required to thrive.
— Yashodhara Hemchandra, |
Opportunities beyond pet-grooming
Apart from setting up pet grooming parlors, there are many off shoots in this segment that can be explored. Setting up pet grooming training schools is one such opportunity. Such a school could have the possibility of attracting not only potential professional pet groomers, but also other pet lovers and owners who want to know how they can keep their pets healthy and well groomed.
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written by Dr Rahul Chandra, January 14, 2011
It would me kind of you if you could provide me with details regarding dog grooming parlor and related issues. kindly give me a idea regarding the investments involved
thanks
rahul
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written by Rashna , July 08, 2010
Thanks!
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written by Rana Atheya, April 01, 2010
We run a grooming facility in Gurgaon and I know that Grooming cannot be bigger revenue driver than Pet Foods.
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written by Shalaka obviously, March 22, 2010
Its a wonderful article and surely opens up a new avenue for a lot of dog lovers, owners, and potential business opportunities. I have my own dog boarding place and this business is also as new and interesting and upcoming as dog grooming is. From the numbers that you have given, its obviously a business which is not hit by recession and a perfect mix of passion and profession. I would like to thank you for bringing to notice such small off beat professions in to focus as it is much needed to get the right kind of people to work with.
Best of luck!!
Regards,
Shalaka
written by rahini, March 09, 2010
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written by Anil Kumar Shelar, January 21, 2010
Anil Kumar
written by Gaurav Pant, January 11, 2010
I am looking to join courses related to pet grooming & training. Could you please help me with the same.
Regards,
Gaurav
written by Rooman, December 28, 2009
i also want to open such parlours in ma city. If u can provide me the information of the people providing franchisees I can consider that also. Beside that Please tell me:
1. The investment(approximate) required to buy the tools
2. The people selling such tools.
i also want the information where grooming schools are there in india
so please mail me all this information on dogcare63@ymail.com This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
written by Rooman, December 28, 2009
i also want to open such parlours in ma city. If u can provide me the information of the people providing franchisees I can consider that also. Beside that Please tell me:
1. The investment(approximate) required to buy the tools
2. The people selling such tools.
i also want the information where grooming schools are there in india
so please mail me all this information on dogcare63@ymail.com
written by Vikram Bhatnagar, December 10, 2009
I would like know more abt training purpose
will u contact me at bvicks0001@yahoo.co.in
written by Aprilaire, October 26, 2009
written by Gautam Arora, August 03, 2009
Also would like to know about the training part or if there is any course.Is that avilable in Mumbai?
written by Gautam Arora, August 03, 2009
I would like ot know more about this business also would like to know that how much financial budget I should be targeting at to open a Salon?
written by Quety, June 18, 2009
written by Harminder deep Singh Walia, June 13, 2009
I would like to learn more on this and wants to setup a unit in my city pls. guide me on hswalia@rediffmail.com or 9356733355
regards
Harminder
written by Teesha, June 09, 2009
I would like to know how much it would take to set up a dog parlour in kolkata and what are the requirements. Also if a professional degree is required.
Thanks & Regards
Teesha
written by Piyush, April 19, 2009
I am an MBA from Ludhiana(Punjab). because of my love towards dogs i also want to open such parlours in ma city. If u can provide me the information of the people providing franchisees I can consider that also. Beside that Please tell me:
1. The investment(approximate) required to buy the tools
2. The people selling such tools.
written by Roshan Ashta, April 18, 2009
i am very much interested in opening a grooming shop for pets.
i own 3 dogs......n like my dogs i want to keep other dogs healthy too n want them to live a happy an d clean life.
i would like to kno what all courses are available n where ic an do dem!!
Can u help me??
written by Serene Valsalam, February 14, 2009
Can I know more details on this line of business,Am also interested to know who are your competitors in India.
Are you interested in Franchisee let outs in Chennai?
written by Dr. rutuja bansod, December 20, 2008
abt products n ideas.keenly intrested in this field
thank you.
written by Sagar K V, December 10, 2008
i am business student in bengaluru...
i want some more information about this business.
i have to write a business plan on this topic so i want
to know where can i find all the facts related...
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