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.
Detailed profiles for every pet you groom
Every dog that walks through your door has a story — breed quirks, skin sensitivities, anxiety triggers, favorite treats, the cut their owner loves. GroomBoard's pet profiles let you capture all of this so you're prepared for every groom. Record breed, weight, coat type, temperament, allergies, and health conditions. Add free-form notes after each appointment. Over time, you build a complete grooming history that makes every visit smoother.
Step by step
When you add a new client, create a profile for each pet with breed, weight, coat type, and any known health conditions or behavior notes.
After an appointment, jot down what was done, any issues encountered, and preferences for next time. This builds your grooming history.
Before the next groom, pull up the pet profile to review their history, temperament, and any special handling instructions.
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Why groomers love it
Detailed pet profiles — breed, weight, coat type, color, age
Temperament and behavior notes (anxious, aggressive, good with handling)
Health and allergy tracking (skin conditions, sensitivities, medications)
Free-form grooming notes after each appointment
Complete grooming history builds automatically over time
Search by pet name to pull up any profile instantly
Common questions
Yes. Each pet profile has dedicated fields for health conditions, allergies, and medications. You can also add any health-related notes to the free-form notes field.
Yes. Every completed appointment is logged to the pet's profile with the date, service, and groomer. You can add additional notes after each appointment.
Yes. The client search works by client name or pet name, so you can find any profile quickly.
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