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Hands hold a curly white dog in a red harness while an otoscope checks inside its ear.Clients OCTOBER 14, 2026 · 6 MIN READ What should a dog grooming intake form ask? Copy-ready intake questions that change how you groom, and plain-English release wording for matted dogs and for seniors or dogs with medical conditions. Read article → A groomer in a yellow apron clips a red toy poodle on a grooming table, with the shop's posted price list on the wall behind.Clients OCTOBER 7, 2026 · 6 MIN READ Can I charge a no-show fee for dog grooming? A no-show fee holds up when the client agreed to it before booking. See the $15 a Stripe chargeback costs you, win or lose, and the evidence to keep. Read article → A small cream Mini Labradoodle in a harness stands next to a much larger apricot Standard Labradoodle with a curly coat, both on leashes on a street.Pricing SEPTEMBER 30, 2026 · 5 MIN READ How much should I charge to groom a doodle? An on-schedule Mini and a pelted Standard need different prices. Build a doodle price ladder from 2026 price lists, then check it against your own groom times. Read article → A groomer's hands scissor the hair on the side of a grey and white shaggy dog's head, with the groomer's face out of frame.Pricing SEPTEMBER 23, 2026 · 6 MIN READ How do I raise my grooming prices without losing clients? Prices you haven't touched since August 2024 have lost 6.4 percent to inflation. Work out how many clients a raise can cost you and what to tell regulars who push back. Read article → A man trims an apricot Standard Poodle in a show clip on a grooming table, with clipped hair piled around its feet.Pricing SEPTEMBER 1, 2026 · 5 MIN READ How much should I charge for dog grooming in 2026? Published 2026 bands put a small dog at $30 to $60 and a doodle at $80 to $150 and up. Turn your hourly floor into a price, then raise it without drama. Read article → A groomer hands a leash across the counter to a client, card reader beside themPricing SEPTEMBER 1, 2026 · 4 MIN READ Should I require a deposit for grooming appointments? Yes, for new clients: about 20 percent of the first groom, rounded to a flat amount and counted toward the price, with the wording for your booking page. Read article → A groomer dries a long-haired Chihuahua with an arm-mounted dryer on a grooming table beside large salon windows.Clients SEPTEMBER 1, 2026 · 4 MIN READ How many dogs can a solo groomer do in a day? One groomer fits eight small-dog baths in a day, or three dogs if a doodle and a Newfoundland are booked. Work out the minutes, and raise prices when the book stays full. Read article → A groomer carries a supply caddy to her white grooming van parked in a drivewayMobile SEPTEMBER 1, 2026 · 5 MIN READ How do I start a mobile dog grooming business? The basic kit costs $730 to $1,200 before you buy a van. Make the permit and insurance calls before your first bath, and schedule by neighborhood so the van pays for itself. Read article → A groomer trims a small terrier on the fold-out table inside a grooming vanMobile SEPTEMBER 1, 2026 · 5 MIN READ How much more should mobile grooming cost? Mobile grooming runs 10 to 30 percent over salon rates, and drive time accounts for most of that. Set a travel fee from the IRS's 76 cents a mile and a visit minimum. Read article → A happy owner hugs her two freshly groomed bichons on the sidewalk while the groomer watches from the shop doorClients SEPTEMBER 1, 2026 · 4 MIN READ How do I get my first 20 grooming clients? You can fill a new grooming book without ads: finish your Google Business Profile, win over two local partners, post before-and-after photos and ask for referrals. Read article → Detachable clipper blades lie on a blue counter as a hand in a black smock reaches for one, with a sink and bottles behind.Equipment SEPTEMBER 1, 2026 · 5 MIN READ Looking after your clippers, blades and dryer Oil the teeth each time you put a blade on, and clean the dryer intake daily. Send dull blades out at $7 each to keep a $150 to $250 clipper kit cutting. Read article → A groomer clips a grey and white shaggy dog on a grooming table, its body already short while long coat still hangs from its head, with a pile of cut hair beside it.Pricing SEPTEMBER 1, 2026 · 4 MIN READ How long does it take to groom a dog? Under an hour for a small smooth coat, two and a half hours or more for a standard doodle. A table of times by coat, plus the two questions to ask at booking. Read article → An empty grooming table under a lamp at dusk while the groomer cleans up in the backgroundClients SEPTEMBER 1, 2026 · 4 MIN READ What do I say when a client cancels last minute? Replies you can copy when a client cancels late for the first time or makes it a habit, plus the fees four real grooming shops post for it. Read article →
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