The success of your dog grooming salon depends to a large extent on the kinds of professional equipment you use. A word of caution, equipment is not the place to save money; you need to buy the best because cheap can hurt the animal. You can invest in learning grooming techniques, in a salon and its interior décor but all of this will not help if you use cheap equipment.
For example there are professional dog grooming scissors available for different breeds of dogs; these scissors are crafted based on the thickness of the dog's fur. If you choose to use a cheap variety, the possibility of it slipping in the thick fur and cutting the dog is very real.
Prior to setting up a dog grooming business you will have to undergo professional training if you are really serious about this career choice. It is recommended that you combine the training with an apprenticeship to gain first hand knowledge of all aspects of the business, not jut the grooming alone.
Not every one has money enough to splurge on high end equipment before the business takes off. Buy the basics and always make it a point to channel a part of the profits back into the business for new equipments and upgrades where possible to existing ones.
The supplier you choose should come highly recommended or have excellent reviews. Apart from selling you equipment your supplier should also undertake repair work of malfunctioning equipment. The supplier should also have a good reputation and be able to provide guidance on what to buy and what not to buy.
Instead of relying completely on advice from your supplier you need to do your own research and make a list of what you will need to start out. Talk to your trainer, he or she can be a gold mine of information and may even possibly connect you to a really reputed supplier.
High grade scissors and clippers are the most essential of all grooming tools followed by a variety of brushes to match different coats. Don't try to skimp by using a mat brush on a coat that is totally smooth. The dog will suffer for this!
Other equipment includes shampoos, conditioners, driers, towels, combs, grooming tables, ear cleaners, teeth cleaners, medicated disinfectants, and special cleansing agents for ticks, fleas and itch, clippers, blades and oil, a variety of brushes and combs, eye care, nail care, scissors, de-matting tools and stripping tools among others.
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