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There
is a wide range of professional dog grooming equipment available and
numerous equipment suppliers to choose from. There are some pieces of
grooming equipment that are
essential in any professional dog grooming salon, after you have acquired
these, you can then start to consider what other items of
equipment you choose to add to your salon. So how
do you chose the right dog grooming equipment and find the right grooming equipment
supplier? There are a few considerations that may narrow down the list of
items to choose from, and
this will naturally reduce the number of suppliers that you need to
consider. After that,
quality and price should narrow your options further and make the buying
decision fairly straightforward.
Nail
Clippers
You will need at least one pair of good
dog nail clippers. For smaller dogs a small pair of clippers will suffice, but for
larger breeds a more robust pair of nail clippers will be essential for ease
of use and their clipping ability. A professional dog grooming salon should be equipped with both, but if
money is a consideration, then what will work for the larger dogs will
be able to cater for the small ones as well - so make sure that you have a large pair of nail clippers, at
least. Look for clippers that come supplied with a cover and find a pair that wont rust.
Dog
Grooming
Scissors
Essential for any Canine Beautician. Any type of scissors just won’t do!
Cheap scissors (even some professional hairdressing scissors) are just not up
to the job that you will want them to do, they can be uncomfortable,
become loose and will blunt quickly. It is important to select the right kind of
canine grooming scissors so
that you get a precision cut and the dog’s coat isn’t caused to fray
whilst you’re grooming. More
than one pair is a necessity, as these will need to be sent away for
professional sharpening from time to time. Try to chose a grooming
equipment supplier who offers a full
service, including a scissor repair and sharpening service through the mail. If you have any doubts, speak to your grooming trainer or other
trade contacts for advice. You will often find grooming suppliers
on trade stands at most all-breed championship dog shows throughout the
UK (the majority of
breeders /exhibitors will be pleased to tell you when and where these
take place). One point to note is that both right-handed and
left-handed grooming scissors are available - so ensure that you use
scissors that are comfortable for you (you should be able to establish
which best suits your needs during your dog grooming training course).
Grooming Combs and Brushes
A brush is a brush, right? …..and any kind of brush and comb will
suffice, right? Absolutely
not!
You
will need to use a range of canine grooming brushes and combs that are suitable
for the cut and style on the breed of dog that you are grooming, as well as being suitable for
the kind of coat and skin that the dog has. For example, a Yorkie with a fine coat would
not be groomed with
a wire paddle brush - this
would give the dog great discomfort and potentially damage the skin. Some dogs have a thick undercoat, so an appropriate grooming
brush for these dogs wouldn’t be suitable for those who have no
undercoat at all or a fine
coat. So,
you will need to have a range of brushes and combs (both wire and
plastic) to utilise for the differing coats and styles that you will
undertake. Your grooming
school should advise on this and you will gain knowledge of the various
items of grooming brushes and combs whilst you are undergoing the dog
grooming training course. It
is important to use the correct type of brush, suitable for the dog’s
coat and skin, as well as for the style of grooming that you are doing.
Most specialist dog grooming equipment suppliers will be pleased to
discuss your needs and give helpful advice on the best products for your
grooming business.
Grooming
Salon Drying
Equipment
A
drying cabinet is a godsend for any professional dog grooming service, and you will
probably become used to this method of drying whilst undergoing your
grooming training course. However,
this is not the only option. Other
professional equipment is available that gives you wider options for
drying and grooming different breeds, apparatus for expelling water from
the dog’s coat and free standing dryers with a long drying nozzle
(similar to a hairdryer). We
recommend that a professional grooming service should be equipped with a
drying cabinet for efficiency, but you may want to consider investing in
at least one other alternative as well, to widen your options when grooming some dogs and
as a fail-safe in the event that your drying cabinet were to break down.
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