Grooming License??

[coco-bean]

Is it possible to bathe dogs without a license and charge money for it? I am opening my own business and an option i am thinking about giving is, a bath/brush sorta thing! just curious! thanks!

[borzoimom]

Is it possible to bathe dogs without a license and charge money for it? I am opening my own business and an option i am thinking about giving is, a bath/brush sorta thing! just curious! thanks!

yes you can.. YOu need a local business license, easily done at the town office for operating a business.. Easy ...
and hottie needs a good blow out.. are you coming Virginia, near Shenandoah, I will come to your shop... lol..

[Giselle]

To be honest, a bath/brush type of joint won't hold out very long if you don't keep learning new grooming techniques and apply them to certain breeds like Poodles and Lowchens, etc. You'd be better off working as an apprentice to a licensed and experienced groomer because experienced groomers often look for younger apprentices to do the laborious work of preparing the dogs. The groomers then clip the dogs. This way, you'll gain invaluable experience and a rather good pay. You can even take over the business and/or take partial ownership. You may even start your own successful business with a ready list of regular clients!

[Tollers-n-Dobes]

You can, but I don't think you're going to be payed very much for a bath and a brush. I could do that to my dog at home quickly and easily. If ever I take Tango to the groomers, I expect them to tidy her up and trim wherever needed. I agree with everything Sophie (Giselle) said. Good luck!

[Corinna]

Better check with your local laws each city has it's own rules.

[BC_MoM]

You don't NEED a lisence - if you're doing it home based. You're really not "starting a business". You're just doing this to get some extra money, by doing something you don't mind doing.

I suggest you get some good quality shampoo if you plan on doing this. I reccomend picking some oatmeal shampoo up from your local vet (about $14 a bottle - but smells very good and is very mild on your dogs skin ).