Arizona Pet Grooming License Requirements (2026)

Pet Grooming License & Business Requirements in Arizona (2026): The Complete Guide

Important: Fees, tax rates, and regulations change frequently. This guide reflects requirements as of October 2026. Always verify current requirements with the specific agencies listed before making business decisions. Direct links to official sources are provided throughout.

Starting a pet grooming business in Arizona has few state-level barriers, and the real requirements are local.

You’ll often hear:

“Arizona doesn’t require a pet groomer license.”

That statement is true. Arizona has no state groomer license, board, or exam. But Arizona regulates grooming as a business: entity registration with the Arizona Corporation Commission, the state’s Transaction Privilege Tax (TPT) if you sell products, city business licenses in Tucson, Mesa and Scottsdale, and zoning rules that can rule out a home salon entirely. Phoenix’s zoning ordinance lists dog grooming as a use that may not operate as a home occupation.

This guide covers storefront salons, home-based groomers, and mobile grooming operations.

Quick Reference: What You Must Do

Required for ALL Grooming Businesses (Regardless of Model)

• Arizona Corporation Commission filing (if you form an LLC or corporation)
• Federal EIN (IRS)
• TPT license from the Arizona Department of Revenue if you sell taxable products
• City business license where your city requires one (Tucson, Mesa, Scottsdale and others)
• Business insurance (general liability, care, custody and control coverage)
• Workers’ compensation insurance (required for employers regardless of headcount)

Model-Specific Requirements

Bottom line: There’s no state grooming license, so your compliance work happens at the city and county level and with the Department of Revenue.

For comparison, see our Texas grooming requirements guide, California guide, or Illinois guide.

Part 1: Do You Need a Pet Groomer License in Arizona?

The short answer

No. We found no Arizona statute or state agency that licenses pet groomers or grooming businesses. There is:

• no state grooming board
• no state exam
• no mandatory professional certification
• no continuing education requirement

Arizona’s state animal laws focus on cruelty (A.R.S. 13-2910, Part 10) and county dog licensing and kennel permits (A.R.S. Title 11), not on grooming.

The important clarification

“No license required” does not mean “unregulated.” Arizona groomers deal with:

• entity registration with the Arizona Corporation Commission
• the Transaction Privilege Tax on retail product sales
• city business licenses
• zoning and home occupation limits
• county environmental health rules in some counties (see Part 7)
• mandatory workers’ compensation for employers

Voluntary certifications

These aren’t legally required but build credibility with clients and insurers:

• National Dog Groomers Association of America (NDGAA) - certification exams
• International Professional Groomers (IPG) - certification programs
• International Society of Canine Cosmetologists (ISCC) - certification

Part 2: Choose Your Business Model First (Everything Depends on This)

Before registering anything, decide how you will operate. Our guide to grooming business models covers the economics of each.

1. Storefront salon: commercial lease or owned space; highest startup cost; clearest zoning path.
2. Home-based grooming: a garage or converted room; lowest overhead; not allowed as a home occupation in Phoenix, and limited elsewhere.
3. Mobile grooming: a van, trailer, or in-home grooming; fewest zoning issues; a city license may be needed in each city you serve.

Part 3: Arizona Business Registration

Official resource: Arizona Corporation Commission — Corporations Division | Customer Service: (602) 542-3026

Who files with the Corporation Commission

• LLCs file Articles of Organization
• Corporations file Articles of Incorporation
• Sole proprietors using their own name don’t file with the Commission

LLC filing fee and publication

From the Commission’s LLC instructions and LLC fee schedule:

• Articles of Organization: $50
• Expedited processing: an additional $35 ($85 total)
• Statutory agent: required. An individual agent needs an Arizona street address, and an LLC can’t be its own agent.
• Publication: Arizona requires notice of the filing to be published. If your statutory agent’s street address is in Maricopa or Pima County, the Commission publishes the notice on its website automatically. Elsewhere, you must arrange newspaper publication yourself, and only after the Commission approves your filing.

Trade names (DBA)

The Arizona Secretary of State registers trade names for $10, valid for five years. The Secretary of State’s handbook says trade name registration is not legally required in Arizona but is an accepted business practice. Banks and payment processors often ask for it.

If you haven’t mapped out your startup steps yet, see our step-by-step guide to starting a dog grooming business and pet grooming business plan guide.

Part 4: Taxes Groomers Pay in Arizona

Official resource: Arizona Department of Revenue (ADOR) — Transaction Privilege Tax | Phone: (602) 255-3381

1. Arizona has a Transaction Privilege Tax, not a sales tax

Arizona’s TPT is a tax on the seller for the privilege of doing business, not a sales tax on the buyer. Most sellers pass it on to customers, but legally it’s your tax. It applies by business classification, such as retail.

2. Are grooming services taxable under TPT?

Generally no, for the service itself. ADOR says Arizona generally doesn’t tax professional services, and A.R.S. 42-5061(A)(1) excludes from the retail classification “professional or personal service occupations or businesses” that sell or transfer goods only as inconsequential elements of the service.

ADOR’s ruling TPR 90-2 explains the test. Goods you transfer while performing a service are inconsequential, and not taxable, when all three are true:

1. the goods cost you less than 15% of what you charge the customer
2. they’re not in a form sold at retail
3. they’re not separately stated on the invoice

Shampoo, conditioner, and cologne used during a groom fit this test. The ruling also says items consumed in the service are taxed when you buy them, so don’t give suppliers a resale certificate for them.

Caveat: We found no ADOR ruling that names pet grooming specifically, and cities set their own tax base under the Model City Tax Code. Confirm with ADOR and your city before deciding not to license.

3. Retail product sales ARE taxable

TPR 90-2 gives a salon example: a beauty salon or barber shop “who regularly offers for sale bottled shampoo and hair care products” is taxable on those sales under the retail classification. A grooming salon selling shampoo, brushes, collars, or treats is in the same position.

• State TPT rate: 5.6% (per ADOR’s October 2026 rate table)
• County and city rates: added on top; look up your location in the rate table
• Separate books: Under TPR 90-2, if you don’t keep service income and product sales separate, the tax can apply to your total gross income from both

4. TPT license: fees and renewal

From ADOR’s TPT license pages:

• Who needs one: businesses selling products or services subject to TPT. You get it from ADOR, plus a city TPT or business license where you have a base of operations.
• State license fee: $12 per location, plus applicable city fees
• Renewal: TPT licenses are valid for one calendar year and renew every January 1. The state charges no renewal fee; city renewal fees apply. ADOR says to renew by January 31 to avoid extra fees.
• Late renewal penalty: 50% of the city renewal fee
• How to apply: online at AZTaxes.gov

5. State income tax

Arizona has a flat 2.5% individual income tax. ADOR’s 2026 estimated tax booklet uses 2.5% for estimating 2026 liability. Sole proprietors and pass-through LLCs report business income on the owner’s return.

6. Employer taxes (if you have employees)

• State income tax withholding: register with ADOR
• Unemployment insurance: register with the Arizona Department of Economic Security (DES). DES’s 2026 rate chart sets the new employer rate at 2.0% on the first $8,000 of each employee’s wages. DES says new employers keep the 2.0% rate for at least two calendar years.
• Federal payroll taxes: Social Security, Medicare, federal withholding
• Workers’ compensation: required (Part 11)

Part 5: City Business Licensing

Arizona cities handle business licensing in very different ways.

Phoenix

Official resources: Phoenix License Services | Phoenix TPT license fees

• No general business license. The City Clerk says Phoenix “does not have or issue a general business license.” It licenses only specific regulated activities (amusements, massage, vending and others), and grooming isn’t on the list.
• City TPT license (if you sell taxable products): $50 for the first year, due within 30 days of your start date, then a $50 renewal every January 1. Late first-year payment adds a $25 penalty.
• No taxable activity, no license: The city’s fee page says, “If your business is not subject to any licensing requirements, no license is necessary.” A services-only salon may owe Phoenix nothing at the licensing stage, but confirm with the city’s licensing section.
• Zoning still applies. See Part 8 before you plan a home salon.

Tucson

Official resource: Apply for a Business License — City of Tucson | License team: (520) 791-4566 | License@tucsonaz.gov

• Business license required: “The City of Tucson does require business licenses for businesses operating in Tucson.”
• Home businesses: If your business address is a residence inside city limits, you must also submit a Home Occupation Form.
• City limits matter: Much of the area with a Tucson mailing address is outside city limits. Confirm your address with the Pima County Assessor or the License team.
• Fees: listed on page two of the city’s business license application PDF
• How to apply: mail the printed application to City of Tucson License Section, PO Box 27210, Tucson, AZ 85726-7210, or bring it to the counter at 201 N Stone Ave

Mesa

Official resource: Mesa General Business License | (480) 644-2316 | licensing.info@mesaaz.gov

• Who needs it: most businesses that collect sales tax, service businesses, and home-based businesses operating in Mesa
• Fees: $25 application, $25 annual renewal, $10 late fee
• Term: 12 months; renew online at least 30 days before expiration
• Processing: typically 10 to 30 calendar days
• Documents: photo ID for an owner with at least 10% interest, your FEIN and NAICS code, entity documents (or the Mesa Licensing Eligibility Form for sole proprietors), and your TPT license if you collect sales tax
• Home occupations: must follow Section 11-31-33 of the Mesa Zoning Ordinance

Scottsdale

Official resource: Scottsdale Business & Regulatory Licenses | (480) 312-2400 | 7447 E Indian School Road, Suite 110

• Who needs it: “All Businesses located in the city of Scottsdale require a Business Registration License and may require an additional Regulatory License.”
• Service license fees: $12 application fee and $50 license fee
• Late penalty: $25 per license year if you apply after your business starts
• Merchant license: if you sell products, attach a current ADOR TPT license showing Scottsdale (SC) as a region
• Home businesses: the city’s application form asks home businesses in residential districts for a Home Business Questionnaire

General pattern for other Arizona cities

Every Arizona city uses the Model City Tax Code for TPT, but business licensing varies. Some cities issue no general license, and others license every business, including home-based ones.

Action step: Call your city’s licensing or tax office and ask whether a services-only grooming business needs a city license, and what changes if you sell products.

Part 6: Mobile Groomers and Multiple Cities

Mobile grooming creates a multi-city question:

• TPT and city licensing follow your base. ADOR says you need a city TPT or business license from “the city or cities in which the business has a base or operation.”
• Service-area cities may have their own rules. Mesa, for example, says home-based service businesses need its license even when the work happens at customers’ locations. Ask each city whether an out-of-town mobile groomer needs one.
• Counties may regulate mobile units. Mohave County has a Commissary Agreement form for mobile pet grooming (Part 7).

Action step: List every city you’ll serve regularly and call each one before launch.

Part 7: County Rules (Animal Control and Environmental Health)

Mohave County: a county grooming ordinance

Official resource: Mohave County Environmental Health — Pet Grooming | (928) 753-9141 | 700 W. Beale Street, Kingman, AZ 86401

Mohave County’s Environmental Health Division “inspects and regulates pet shops, kennels and grooming parlors” under Mohave County Ordinance 2007-08, which sets sanitation requirements:

• a plan review and inspection are required before a new establishment opens
• the county provides a Plan Review Application, an Application to Operate for pet grooming, and a Commissary Agreement for Mobile Pet Grooming

Pending change: The county noticed a June 2, 2025 hearing on an amendment “to repeal portions of the ordinance regarding pet shops and dog groomers.” We couldn’t confirm the outcome. Call Mohave County Environmental Health before opening to find out what still applies.

Maricopa County: kennel permits

Official resource: Maricopa County Animal Care and Control | (602) 506-7387 | 2500 S. 27th Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85009

Maricopa County’s kennel permit, under A.R.S. 11-1009, applies when you operate a kennel with five or more dogs that aren’t individually licensed:

• Fee: $350, per the county’s application form
• Inspection: an Animal Control Officer inspects before the Board of Supervisors approves
• Term: one year from approval
• Re-inspection fee: $49 per extra visit after a failed or missed inspection

The form states that the kennel permit “does not authorize the operation of any type of business” and exists to license multiple dogs. A grooming-only salon working on clients’ licensed dogs isn’t the target. It becomes relevant if you keep five or more of your own dogs on site, or add boarding.

Other counties

The Arizona Commerce Authority’s pet grooming checklist tells groomers to contact their county health or environmental services department about permits, including for mobile operations.

Action step: Call your county environmental health office before you sign a lease or buy a van.

Part 8: Zoning (The Requirement That Overrides Everything)

Zoning approval comes before everything else, and in Arizona it decides whether a home salon is possible at all.

Storefront zoning

Confirm that grooming is allowed in the zoning district and that parking, signage, noise, and wastewater needs can be met. Get written confirmation before you sign a lease.

Home-based zoning

Phoenix: dog grooming is excluded from home occupations. The city’s Home Occupation Standards summary lists uses a home occupation “shall not include,” among them barber shops and beauty parlors, and “veterinary hospitals and offices, commercial kennels, commercial stables, and dog grooming.” The summary is dated 2013 and cites the older Section 608.C.9 numbering; the provision now sits in Section 608 of the Phoenix Zoning Ordinance. Confirm the current text with Phoenix Planning and Development before planning a home salon.

Phoenix’s other home occupation standards include:

• no employees from outside the household
• no exterior signs, display, or storage
• activity only between 7:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m.
• no more than 25% of the area under roof
• a Use Permit when the business generates client traffic

Tucson: You must file the Home Occupation Form for a residential address inside city limits. The form sets limits on clients, employees, and signage. Read the current version and confirm grooming isn’t excluded before you apply.

Mesa: Home businesses must follow Mesa Zoning Ordinance Section 11-31-33. Check whether grooming is permitted at your address.

Scottsdale: Home businesses in residential districts complete a Home Business Questionnaire with their license application.

HOAs: Many Arizona neighborhoods have HOA covenants that restrict home businesses and commercial vehicles. A city permit doesn’t override them.

Mobile grooming zoning

Mobile grooming avoids most zoning issues, but check commercial vehicle parking rules and HOA restrictions where you park the van overnight.

Part 9: Facility, Sanitation, and Wastewater

Facility standards

Arizona has no statewide grooming sanitation code. Mohave County’s ordinance is the main county-level exception we found (Part 7). Elsewhere, expect general building, fire, and plumbing codes, and clean, safe handling practices.

Building code

Commercial spaces need local building approvals, and build-outs with tubs and floor drains usually need plumbing permits.

Wastewater

If you’re on municipal sewer: Use hair traps or screens on tub drains, and ask your utility whether it has rules for commercial grooming discharge.

If you’re on septic: Grooming adds water volume, hair, and chemicals that residential systems aren’t built for. Contact your county environmental health department first.

Mobile groomers: capture wastewater in onboard holding tanks and dispose of it only at approved sanitary sewer connections. Never discharge into storm drains or streets. In Phoenix, City Code Chapter 32C (Stormwater Quality Protection) restricts what can enter the storm drain system, and the city’s Stormwater Management Program takes reports of illegal discharges. Check your own city’s stormwater rules too.

Part 10: Animal Welfare Law

Statute: A.R.S. 13-2910 — Cruelty to animals

Arizona’s cruelty statute covers more than deliberate abuse. Several offenses can be committed recklessly:

• cruel neglect of an animal in your custody
• failing to get necessary medical care to prevent prolonged suffering
• inflicting unnecessary physical injury
• cruel mistreatment
• leaving an animal unattended and confined in a motor vehicle where physical injury or death is likely

These are class 1 misdemeanors. Intentional or knowing cruel mistreatment is a class 6 felony, and intentional or knowing cruel mistreatment of a domestic animal is a class 5 felony.

Why this matters for groomers: Arizona heat makes the vehicle provision a real risk. A dog left in a van or a client’s car during a mobile appointment, or crated near a hot dryer, can become a criminal matter. Under subsection D, peace officers and animal control officers may use reasonable force to open a vehicle to rescue an animal.

Vaccinations: We found no state rule requiring groomers to check vaccinations. Many salons still require proof of rabies vaccination at intake. A written dog grooming consent and release form is a good place to capture it, along with emergency vet contacts.

Part 11: Insurance and Workers’ Compensation

Insurance (not legally required, essential in practice)

Most Arizona groomers carry:

• General liability insurance for injuries to people and property damage
• Care, custody, and control (CCC) or bailee coverage for injury to animals in your care; standard general liability often excludes this
• Commercial property insurance for equipment
• Commercial auto insurance for mobile grooming vehicles
• Workers’ compensation if you have employees (mandatory, below)

Homeowner’s policies typically don’t cover business activity.

Workers’ compensation (required for employers)

Official resource: Industrial Commission of Arizona (ICA)

A.R.S. 23-902 makes “every person who employs any workers or operatives regularly employed in the same business” subject to the workers’ compensation law. The ICA’s employer FAQ says employers must carry coverage regardless of how many workers they have, whether part-time, full-time, or family members.

• Buy coverage from an insurer licensed in Arizona
• Post the notice of coverage at your workplace
• The employer pays the full premium; it can’t be deducted from wages
• Uninsured employers face civil penalties, and the ICA can seek a court order to stop operations

Independent contractors: A.R.S. 23-902 sets a test for independent contractor status and allows a signed written agreement to create a rebuttable presumption. Booth-rent and commission arrangements in grooming salons often blur that line, so get advice before you skip coverage.

Part 12: Home-Based vs Mobile vs Storefront — Key Differences

• Home-based: lowest overhead, but not allowed as a home occupation in Phoenix; Tucson requires a Home Occupation Form; Mesa and Scottsdale require a city license and home business review; HOA and septic risk; homeowner’s insurance typically won’t cover the business.
• Mobile: the fewest zoning issues; licensing may be needed in each city you serve; a county permit in Mohave County; heat and vehicle-confinement risk under A.R.S. 13-2910; commercial auto insurance needed.
• Storefront: the clearest zoning path; city business license in Tucson, Mesa, Scottsdale and similar cities; TPT license if you sell retail products; building permits for build-out.

Part 13: Example — Opening a Storefront Salon in Phoenix

Phoenix has light licensing but firm zoning:

1. Form your LLC with the Arizona Corporation Commission ($50, or $85 expedited)
2. Use a statutory agent in Maricopa County so the Commission handles publication
3. Get a federal EIN (free)
4. Confirm commercial zoning for grooming before signing a lease
5. Get building permits for tubs, drains, and electrical work
6. Decide whether you’ll sell retail products
7. If yes: get an ADOR TPT license ($12 per location) with Phoenix added ($50 first year, $50 each January 1)
8. Buy workers’ comp before your first hire and register with DES for unemployment insurance
9. Buy general liability and CCC coverage

Known government fees for this example: $50 (LLC) if you sell no products. With retail sales, add $12 (state TPT) + $50 (Phoenix TPT) = $112 in year one. Build-out, insurance, and equipment come on top.

Part 14: Practical Compliance Checklist

Universal (all Arizona groomers)

• Arizona Corporation Commission filing (LLC or corporation) and publication handled
• Trade name registered with the Secretary of State (optional, $10)
• Federal EIN (IRS)
• TPT license if selling taxable products; product and service income tracked separately
• City business license where required
• County environmental health contacted
• Business insurance (general liability + CCC coverage)
• Workers’ comp and DES registration before first employee

Storefront

• Zoning confirmed in writing before signing a lease
• Building and plumbing permits for build-out
• City business license (Tucson, Mesa, Scottsdale, others as applicable)

Home-based

• Confirm your city allows grooming as a home occupation (Phoenix does not)
• Home occupation form or approval (Tucson, Mesa, Scottsdale)
• HOA covenants reviewed
• Septic review (if not on sewer)
• Separate business insurance

Mobile

• Wastewater holding tank and disposal plan
• City licenses checked in each city you serve
• County permit checked (Mohave County has a mobile grooming commissary form)
• Commercial auto insurance
• Heat plan so no animal is left confined in a vehicle

Part 15: Common Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

Mistake 1: Opening a home salon in Phoenix

Phoenix’s zoning ordinance lists dog grooming among uses that may not operate as home occupations.

Solution: In Phoenix, groom from a commercially zoned space or go mobile.

Mistake 2: Charging TPT on grooming, or not collecting it on products

Grooming services generally fall outside the retail classification, but retail products are taxable at state, county and city rates.

Solution: Keep services and retail on separate invoice lines and in separate books. Get a TPT license if you sell products.

Mistake 3: Using a resale certificate for shampoo you use on dogs

TPR 90-2 says supplies consumed in a service are taxed when you buy them.

Solution: Use resale certificates only for products you actually resell.

Mistake 4: Assuming “no state license” means no city license

Tucson, Mesa and Scottsdale all license businesses, including home-based ones, and Scottsdale adds a $25 penalty if you apply after you start.

Solution: Apply for your city license before your first appointment.

Mistake 5: Leaving a dog in a hot vehicle

Leaving an animal confined in a vehicle where injury or death is likely is a crime under A.R.S. 13-2910(A)(7).

Solution: Build mobile routes and crate times around Arizona heat.

Mistake 6: Skipping workers’ comp for “just one” part-timer

Arizona’s requirement applies regardless of headcount.

Solution: Bind coverage before your first hire’s first shift.

Part 16: Licensing Timeline (How Long Does This Take?)

Important: These are general estimates. Ask each agency for current processing times.

• Storefront: 2-5 months. Entity filing (days, or same day expedited), zoning and lease (2-6 weeks), build-out and permits (4-12 weeks), then TPT and city licenses.
• Home-based: 3-6 weeks where allowed. Entity filing, home occupation approval (2-4 weeks), city license (Mesa says 10-30 days), insurance.
• Mobile: 2-4 months. Vehicle purchase and build-out (4-12 weeks), then city and county checks for each area you serve.

Critical path items: zoning answers (especially for home salons), vehicle build-out, and county plan review in counties like Mohave.

Part 17: How to Verify Your Specific Requirements

• Entity filing and fees: Arizona Corporation Commission | (602) 542-3026
• TPT on grooming and products: ADOR | (602) 255-3381. Ask how your specific services and retail sales are classified.
• City license and city tax: your city’s licensing office (contacts in Part 18)
• Zoning and home occupation: your city’s planning department, in writing
• County environmental health: whether your county permits grooming facilities or mobile units
• Workers’ comp: ICA; unemployment: DES
• Professional help: an attorney for contractor arrangements, a CPA for TPT classification, and an insurance agent for CCC coverage

Part 18: Resources and Contacts

State

• Arizona Corporation Commission: Corporations Division | (602) 542-3026
• Arizona Secretary of State: Trade Names and Trademarks
• Arizona Department of Revenue: TPT | AZTaxes.gov | (602) 255-3381
• Arizona Department of Economic Security: Unemployment — Employer
• Industrial Commission of Arizona: azica.gov
• Arizona Revised Statutes: 13-2910 (cruelty) | 23-902 (workers’ comp) | 42-5061 (retail classification)

Counties

• Maricopa County Animal Care and Control: (602) 506-7387 | 2500 S. 27th Avenue, Phoenix
• Mohave County Environmental Health: Pet Grooming | (928) 753-9141

Cities

• Phoenix: License Services | TPT license | tax@phoenix.gov
• Tucson: Business License | (520) 791-4566 | License@tucsonaz.gov
• Mesa: General Business License | (480) 644-2316 | licensing.info@mesaaz.gov
• Scottsdale: Business & Regulatory Licenses | (480) 312-2400

Federal

• IRS: Get an EIN (free)

Final Reality Check

Arizona makes it easy to start grooming. There’s no state license, no exam, and no state inspection.

But the real rules are local: Phoenix keeps dog grooming out of home occupations, Tucson, Mesa and Scottsdale license businesses, Mohave County has its own grooming ordinance, and TPT applies to every bottle of shampoo you sell. Add mandatory workers’ comp and Arizona’s heat, and there’s plenty to get right.

Work in order (zoning → entity registration → TPT decision → city license → county check → insurance) and you avoid expensive corrections later.

Take the Next Step

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Critical Reminder: Verify Everything Locally

This guide provides a general framework only. Requirements, fees, rates, and procedures change frequently and vary significantly by jurisdiction.

Before making any business decisions:

1. Contact the Arizona Corporation Commission for current filing fees and publication rules
2. Contact the Arizona Department of Revenue to confirm how your grooming services and retail sales are treated under TPT
3. Contact your city for business licensing and zoning, especially before planning a home salon
4. Contact your county environmental health department about grooming or mobile permits
5. Obtain workers’ compensation insurance before hiring any employees
6. Verify all information at the official sources linked in Part 18

Do not rely solely on this guide. Use it as a starting point for your research, then verify every detail with the relevant authorities before proceeding.

This article is informational and not legal advice. Always confirm requirements with your city, your county, the Arizona Corporation Commission, and the Arizona Department of Revenue before opening. Regulations, fees, and requirements change frequently—verify current information with official sources.

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Himani Agarwal Founder, Packyard

Ran two pet shops with grooming salons, got fed up with software built for hair salons, and built Packyard with a team of groomers. Still on the floor most Saturdays. Writes about the parts of grooming nobody taught you.

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