Self-Service Dog Wash

[Christiansmommy]

I would love to have one of those around here...none that I know of in my area. Dale doesn't get bathed too often, not much of a need, but when he does, it makes a huge mess...and the hair left in the bath tub after he gets out is gross! I have to scrub the tub after scrubbing the dog...

[cyber-sibes]

I think it's a great idea, too. There is a self-service dog wash at a groomer that also boards not far from here. I think it was $12 or $15. they supply everything, soap, towels, and they have a power dryer. Sure cuts down on time drying a husky! The elevated tub and noose is great. I really like that they supply the towels! My only complaint was that it wasn't exactly "clean" by my standards, I had to do a little "clean-up duty" before washing my dog. She operates it several nights a week, they are always busy, you usually have to call ahead to book time.
Contact your local Businessman's association, they usually have a group of seniors that will help you with info and advice to start a small bussiness.

[RobiLee]

I think it is a wonderful idea and I would be there! I really wish we had something like that here.

I think there would be pretty good money in it. Our dog trainer started out with a very small business in her own home. I think it mostly was a doggy day care business. It got to be so popular and she was doing so well that she bought some land, built a beautiful home and a fantastic facility right behind her house. She doesn't have a self service dog wash, but she now has dog grooming, a small gift shop, a bed and breakfast, the doggy day care and wonderful facilities outside for all the furkids to play when it is nice and plus she does the dog obedience classes. She really has a wonderful set up! She even has birthday parties for her regulars and going away parties if one of them will be moving away. She is wonderful and really really likes what she does! Here is her website if you want to check it out. http://www.gone-2-the-dogs.com/

If this is something you are serious about, then I say go for it!!! You will never know unless you try. EVen if it does not turn out to be the business that you expected, at least you tried! You would not be a failure. The only failure would be that you didn't try something that you are really interested in.


Robin