{"id":1450,"date":"2021-07-26T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2021-07-26T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.daysmart.com\/pet\/blog\/dog-grooming-tools\/"},"modified":"2024-12-25T11:52:15","modified_gmt":"2024-12-25T11:52:15","slug":"dog-grooming-tools","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.daysmart.com\/pet\/blog\/dog-grooming-tools\/","title":{"rendered":"What Every Dog Groomer Needs to Know about Pet Grooming Tools"},"content":{"rendered":"
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According to <\/span>Grandview Research<\/span><\/a>, North America dominated the pet grooming market segment at 51.2% in 2019. Globally, the research firm expects pet grooming to reach $14.46 billion by 2025. <\/span><\/p>\n

Though if you\u2019re a dog groomer, you don\u2019t need a research report to tell you it\u2019s a great time to be a groomer. If you\u2019re like a lot of groomers, you spend your days brushing, clipping, and beribboning dogs to help them look and feel their best. <\/span><\/p>\n

You know regular bathing gets rid of dirt and frequently brushing long fur helps it stay healthy and prevents tangles. As a groomer, you might study skin health, breed cuts, and much more. <\/span><\/p>\n

Yet, you might wonder about the tools of the trade. Which are the best dog grooming clippers, for example? Or what do you need in your starter dog grooming toolkit? Do you need special software to run your grooming business? <\/span><\/p>\n

To find out, I spoke with <\/span>Nicole Kallish<\/span>, Global Education Manager at Andis Company pet grooming supplies, and Andrea Miller, Business Development Advocate at Daysmart Pet software, makers of the leading dog grooming software. <\/span><\/p>\n

How to Choose the Best Pet Professional Grooming Tools and Supplies <\/b><\/h2>\n

There are dog grooming tools meant for at-home grooming maintenance and professional-grade pet grooming supplies. As a dog groomer, you want the latter because they\u2019re designed for heavy use. <\/span><\/p>\n

You\u2019ll also want to make sure your clippers, shears, and other tools are the right size for your hands and the right type for the dog you\u2019re grooming. As you know, a Shih Tzu requires a different approach than a standard poodle. <\/span><\/p>\n

When you consider the array of grooming tools available, you\u2019ll want to consider what you have already, what types of dogs you groom the most, any special techniques you wish to offer, and how the individual tools feel in your hands. For example, <\/span>Kallish<\/span> says shears come with different style handles. Some are curved, and others are flat, but it\u2019s primarily up to you which one works best for you. How does it feel in your hand? Will it achieve your goal with the coat? <\/span><\/p>\n

Dog grooming tools can range widely in price, but the price isn\u2019t the only consideration. Sometimes, you\u2019ll find you like using an $89 tool better than the $400 version. There\u2019s room for personal preferences.<\/span><\/p>\n

Pet groomers will consider reliability, weight, the curve of the handle, corded vs. no cord clippers, as well as the type of dog they tend to groom. <\/span><\/p>\n

Groomers who see a high concentration of \u201cbath dogs\u201d vs. long-haired pups have different needs. Both need a good shampoo, bathtub, and dryer, but the first groomer won\u2019t need as many different types of blades as the groomer who sees many dogs with more fur. <\/span><\/p>\n

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Basic Dog Grooming Toolkit <\/b><\/h2>\n

Beginning groomers have different needs than more seasoned pet groomers. Not only are you learning all the breed haircuts and other techniques, but you might feel bewildered by the array of tools. <\/span><\/p>\n

Which ones do you most need when you\u2019re starting? Nicole Kallish, a pet groomer and educator at Andis Company, shared her insight into a starter dog grooming toolkit. <\/span><\/p>\n

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