Equipment for a Dog Grooming Parlor

When running a grooming business, a wide range of products and supplies are necessary to be successful. Once you have been trained in the field, essential necessities will be important for the dog grooming parlor. These will be the biggest expense in your shop. Many items are necessary in order to bathe, dry and groom your client's pets.

  1. Tub, Hose and Bath Supplies

    • A wash tub and spray hose are needed to successfully wash the pets. A professional bathtub is usually a very sturdy stainless-steel tub that is shorter in the front for easy access while bathing the pet. To complete the bathing process, you need various shampoos, such as a regular conditioning shampoo, medicated shampoo and an all-natural shampoo. You may also need shampoos to relieve parasite problems and skin conditions. Along with shampoos, purchase conditioners and finishing rinses.

    Grooming Table

    • Dog grooming tables are vital for the business. If resources are low, use the cheaper folding-type grooming tables. Hydraulic tables are available for more comfort and ease on your back while grooming. Each table comes with a grooming arm with a grooming noose attached to it to hold your subject in place safely during the grooming process.

    Blow Dryers

    • Good and powerful dryers are necessary to dry the pets quickly before you can proceed to the actual grooming. A high-velocity dryer is necessary to literally "strip" the water right off of the animal. Some animals need to be brushed while drying, at which time you may need a stand dryer so that your hands are free. For dogs that need additional drying, a cage dryer will be necessary.

    Nail Clippers

    • To begin the grooming process, you need nail clippers, small clippers for small dogs and cats and heavy-duty clippers for larger dogs. Have quick-stop available to stop bleeding in case you clip below the quick of the nail.

    Hemostats/Scissors

    • Hemostats are used to remove excess hair from a dog's ears, and straight, curved or ball-tip scissors as well as thinning shears are used to cut the dog's coat. Good-quality scissors are comfortable in the hand and remain sharp longer.

    Brushes/Combs

    • Small and large slicker brushes as well as dematting combs and rakes are a necessity. A double-sided stainless-steel comb works best; it has small teeth on one side and larger teeth on the other. For parasite problems, a small flea comb is used.

    Clippers

    • Dual-speed clippers are used on the thickest of coats. Oster and Andis clippers are the most popular by professionals, and both use interchangeable Oster blades. Blades of various sizes and a set of snap-on combs for longer cuts are necessary.