Packyard guides
Free guides for independent groomers
Longer than a blog post, shorter than a course. Each guide walks one part of running a grooming business from start to finish, in order. Read online or take the PDF.
Himani Agarwal & the Packyard team Ran two pet shops with grooming salons. Sold them in 2026 and now builds Packyard full time.
Start here · Starting out
How to start a dog grooming business
The whole first year, in order: the steps, picking your setup, the plan and the budget, taking over a salon, your first 50 clients and online booking from day one.
6 chapters 53 min read 1 template Updated Nov 2026
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Pricing & policies Pricing a grooming menu Your price list, matted markups, travel fees, and the policies that protect your prices. 7 chapters · 60 min · Updated Oct 2026
Running the day Bites, muzzles and health: grooming safely Check-in questions, health conditions, consent forms, muzzle and bite policies. 6 chapters · 58 min · Updated Nov 2026