How to open a dog salon

Beauty salon for animals is a relative novelty of the Russian market, rapidly gaining popularity. Most often, dogs participating in exhibitions are brought there. But many pet owners, not applying for titles, also want to see their pets beautiful and well-groomed. The circle of visitors to your salon can be very wide, provided that you organize your business correctly from the very beginning.

Instruction manual

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Find a suitable room. Try sitting next to a dog club or a popular veterinary clinic. You can become for these organizations not a competitor, but a useful partner, and also save on advertising promotion of the salon. You can create a specialized salon that accepts only dogs, or you can also provide services to other animals, especially cats.

2

You can conclude a partnership agreement with the groomer masters (specialists in haircuts and hair care). You provide them with a comfortable room with professional equipment, and they share revenue with you. The percentage depends on the skill of the groomer. In the cabin there are enough two craftsmen working on schedule.

3

Opening hours depend on the wishes of the client. Since the reception is by appointment, you can make a schedule convenient for clients and masters. For example, on weekends, the load may be maximum, and during the week the salon may work half a day or even less.

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Equip groomer jobs. You will need haircut tables, a sink, a trimmer, hair dryers, a drying chamber, a set of brushes, manual trimmers, combs and scissors. Stock up on professional cosmetics - shampoos, conditioners for wool, paints, styling products. You can purchase small equipment and cosmetics yourself or give groomers the opportunity to work with their own set of tools and tools.

5

Consider introducing additional services, such as making and selling dog clothes. Most pet stores offer a standard range. You can offer something unusual - special dresses, dresses and overalls for shows, custom-made, designer handbags and handmade collars. Address to private masters - goods from them can be taken for sale.

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From the first days of work, actively advertise your salon. Create your own website where you can post information about services, a price list, announcements of upcoming events. Print salon business cards and distribute them at dog shows and veterinary clinics. Actively communicate with owners of thoroughbred dogs and owners of kennels, register on city thematic forums. Make sure that the name of your salon is known to all potential customers.