All pet parents know the feeling of seeing their furry friend with a clean, fresh-smelling coat, ready for cuddles right after a grooming session. With hectic work schedules and the challenge of transporting pets, it can be hard to get them to the groomer for regular cleaning. In today's world, we see more and more pet parents making the switch from traditional grooming to mobile grooming. But why?
Let’s dive deeper into how mobile grooming offers better convenience and personalized care for both the pets and their owners.
Why is Pet Grooming So Important?
Pet grooming is no longer considered a luxury but an important maintenance for the pets’ overall health and well-being. For dogs & cats to be properly groomed, it requires the following:
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Bathing
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Ear cleaning
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Brushing
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Nail trimming
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Deshedding
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Haircuts
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And more
Pet parents trying to keep their dogs clean, healthy, and happy can often be a strenuous task but it results in the happiest of pets. According to Twin Peaks Veterinary Center, pet owners should prioritize regular grooming for their dogs every 4 to 6 weeks to prevent skin infections, dental issues, and mobility problems related to overgrown nails.
Cats also benefit from grooming services that help prevent shedding, hairballs, and matted fur, ensuring they look and feel their best. Professional pet groomers are trained to provide a thorough and safe grooming experience for dogs and cats, offering services that pet owners might not feel comfortable or equipped to do themselves.
Why Should You Go Mobile?
The pet grooming industry is expected to grow by 55% by 2029, with mobile grooming playing a major role due to the convenience it offers. According to Grand View Research, the global pet grooming services market is increasing, reflecting growing demand for convenient, accessible care. Arizton Advisory & Intelligence reports the U.S. pet grooming and boarding market will grow from USD 10.22 billion in 2023 to USD 15.80 billion by 2029, indicating a shift toward mobile and convenient pet care services.
Projected Growth in the Pet Grooming Industry
It’s never been a better time to take your grooming services on the road.
Here are a few more reasons why pet parents are making the switch.
Unmatched Ease & Convenience
For pet owners with busy schedules, multiple pets, or transportation challenges, mobile grooming offers an unparalleled convenience. By eliminating the need to drive to a salon, mobile grooming allows for a seamless experience.
Imagine this common pet parent scenario: “Mark runs a busy tech startup and barely has time to grab lunch, let alone drive his Golden Retriever, Daisy, to the groomer. Between managing meetings and hitting deadlines, Daisy’s grooming appointments often get postponed, leaving her fur tangled and her nails too long.
One day, Mark’s neighbor recommended a mobile grooming service. Intrigued, Mark booked an appointment. On grooming day, a cheerful groomer named Kelly pulled up in a van, complete with everything Daisy needed. While Kelly pampered Daisy, Mark continued his work calls uninterrupted. Now, Daisy stays clean and happy, and Mark doesn’t have to rearrange his schedule.”
Less Stress For Pets and Pet Owners
Taking pets to a grooming salon can cause anxiety for both the pet and the owner, especially for pets needing extensive grooming. A study on canine stress during grooming in pet shops found that two-thirds of dogs showed signs of stress (Research Gate). Mobile grooming helps reduce this stress by offering personalized, one-on-one care, eliminating travel, and providing a calmer environment for pets, especially those prone to motion sickness.
Mobile grooming businesses provide personalized one-on-one attention to pets, ensuring a stress-free and comfortable grooming experience for pets and pet owners. Nervous or anxious pets also benefit from the personalized attention of a mobile groomer, ultimately building trust between the pet, pet parents, and groomer, creating a positive grooming experience for everyone.
A Safe, Socially-Distant Option
We often forget that our beloved pets can also contract contagious illnesses, and traditional grooming environments can serve as hotspots for the spread of these diseases. In light of the COVID-19 pandemic and evolving safety protocols, mobile grooming vans provide a safe and disinfected grooming option for pet parents.
Reports of spreading respiratory diseases among pets have been increasing over time, prompting dog owners to take extra precautions. According to an article by PR Newswire, mobile grooming has emerged as a convenient and safe option for pet owners across the country.
Making the Switch to Mobile Grooming
For groomers looking to expand their services, transitioning to a mobile grooming van offers the flexibility and convenience of reaching clients directly at their doorstep. Consider investing in a Hanvey Grooming Van to bring mobility, flexibility, and top-quality care to your grooming business.
Hanvey has extensive experience in the grooming industry and offers three main van options:
The Hanvey Sprinter
Hanvey Grooming Vans set the standard for mobile dog grooming, offering generator-free power, superior maneuverability, and the quietest, cleanest design in the industry. With an ergonomic floor plan, 9ft roof clearance for drive-thru access, and minimal maintenance, these vans maximize fuel efficiency and reduce operating costs, making them the ideal choice for professional groomers.
The Hanvey Sprinter XL
The 170-wheelbase van conversion offers a spacious interior with flexible options to meet your business needs. Featuring XL-exclusive upgrades and customizable layouts, it includes configurations like The Big Dog for larger grooming equipment and The Dual Station for accommodating multiple groomers, providing the versatility to grow and optimize your mobile grooming service.
The Hanvey Cat-Mobile
This Hanvey cat van conversion is designed with feline grooming in mind, featuring a spacious floor plan, a Catty Shack Vac, a mini-tub with a removable platform, and a stainless-steel-topped workstation. It combines all the benefits of the classic Hanvey Sprinter, with specialty tools and optional upgrades for a premium grooming experience tailored to cats.
With a Hanvey van, you can save on gas, increase your earning potential, and reduce operating costs—all while delivering top-quality grooming services to your clients' furry friends. Embrace the future of grooming with Hanvey, and let your business thrive on wheels.
If you are interested in purchasing a dog grooming van, explore the options of Hanvey Grooming Vans available for sale! For more information on mobile grooming businesses or any of our other Hanvey Grooming Equipment, please contact Hanvey at (864) 269-291.
Resources
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Twin Peaks Veterinary Center - Dog Grooming Frequency
Twin Peaks Veterinary Center. (n.d.). How often should a dog be professionally groomed? Retrieved from https://twinpeaksvet.com/how-often-should-a-dog-be-professionally-groomed/
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Grand View Research - Pet Grooming Market Report
Grand View Research. (2024). Pet Grooming Services Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report By Service Type (Haircut, Nail Trimming, Others), By Region (North America, APAC, Europe, Rest of the World), And Segment Forecasts, 2024 - 2030. Retrieved from https://www.grandviewresearch.com/industry-analysis/pet-grooming-services-market
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Arizton Advisory & Intelligence - U.S. Pet Grooming and Boarding Market
Arizton Advisory & Intelligence. (2023). U.S. Pet Grooming and Boarding Market - Industry Analysis & Forecast to 2029. Retrieved from https://www.arizton.com/market-reports/us-pet-grooming-and-boarding-market
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ResearchGate - Stress in Dogs During Grooming
Author(s). (2023). Stress in dogs during grooming in a pet shop. ResearchGate. Retrieved from https://www.researchgate.net/publication/361230092_Stress_in_dogs_during_grooming_in_a_pet_shop
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PR Newswire - Mobile Grooming and Respiratory Illness
PR Newswire. (2023). Mobile grooming offers safe solution for dogs amidst mysterious respiratory illness outbreak. PR Newswire. Retrieved from https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/mobile-grooming-offers-safe-solution-for-dogs-amidst-mysterious-respiratory-illness-outbreak-302030782.html
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Daily Paws - Calm Dog Breeds
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