How to Start a Dog Grooming Business in 2026: Complete Guide
Everything you need to know about starting a dog grooming business from scratch — licensing, equipment, pricing, marketing, and the software that keeps it all running.
Accept credit cards through Stripe — no extra fees from us
Accept credit card payments online through Stripe, the same payment processor used by millions of businesses worldwide. Clients can pay when they book or at checkout. Stripe handles all the security and PCI compliance — you just see the money in your account. GroomBoard doesn't charge any additional payment processing fees on top of Stripe's standard rates (2.9% + 30¢ per transaction).
Step by step
Create a free Stripe account (or connect an existing one) during onboarding. Takes about 5 minutes to set up.
Clients can pay when they book online or you can process payments at checkout. Everything goes through Stripe's secure payment system.
Stripe deposits funds directly to your bank account within 1-2 business days. You can track all transactions from the Stripe dashboard.
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Why groomers love it
Accept Visa, Mastercard, Amex, and all major cards through Stripe
No additional payment processing fees from GroomBoard
Stripe handles all security, fraud detection, and PCI compliance
Payments deposit directly to your bank account (1-2 business days)
Professional checkout experience builds client trust
Track all payment history from your dashboard
Common questions
Stripe charges their standard rate of 2.9% + 30¢ per transaction. GroomBoard does not charge any additional fees on top of this.
Yes. Stripe is free to create and takes about 5 minutes to set up. You'll need a bank account for deposits and basic business information.
Yes. Online payments through Stripe are optional. You can continue accepting cash, checks, Venmo, or whatever your clients prefer. Stripe is there when you want to offer card payments.
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