Provide professional pet grooming services at the client's doorstep with portable gear
Time: 15-25 hours per week
Pet owners pay for the convenience of professional grooming without the stress of travel or long stays at a salon. You earn money by providing bathing, clipping, nail trimming, and ear cleaning services at the client's home using portable equipment. Your income is generated through service fees per dog, often fetching a premium price due to the personalized, door-to-door nature of the work. You can operate out of a small van or use a client's laundry room.
Purchase high-quality clippers, shears, a portable grooming table, and a high-velocity dryer, costing approximately $500 CAD from retailers like Ren's Pets.
While not always legally required, taking a course through the Canadian Professional Pet Stylists (CPPS) for $250 CAD builds credibility and essential safety skills.
Register your business in your province for roughly $60 CAD and secure liability insurance covering at least $1,000,000 through a provider like Zensurance.
Establish rates ranging from $60 CAD for small breeds to $120+ CAD for large, high-maintenance breeds like Goldendoodles or Bernese Mountain Dogs.
Create a Google Business Profile and post your services on Facebook Marketplace and Kijiji to reach local pet owners in high-income neighborhoods.
Use a tool like Square or Fresha to manage appointments and collect payments, ensuring you track all income for annual CRA reporting purposes.
This is the national certifying body for grooming standards and education in Canada.
A major Canadian retailer for professional-grade grooming supplies and equipment.
Provides specialized liability insurance for pet professionals operating in Canada.
An effective free platform for advertising local services to pet owners in your specific city.
Essential for understanding your tax obligations as a self-employed service provider.