Various dog-owners see the value of pet grooming providers; especially, those who have busy schedules, and those who feel that they want a real pro to handle their canine companion. Offering pet grooming services can prove to be a lucrative business if you play your cards correct. The key to this kind of trade is getting customers happy sufficient to recommend your providers to friends and family. In theory, this sort of business model is simple: do your job correctly and you’ll be rewarded. About the other hand, it can also backfire: should you screw up on a job, people are certain to discover. One unhappy customer and you’re in serious trouble; particularly now that communications are not just limited to phones. They can blog about you, tell their family and friends about you, or start an SMS campaign revealing your identity and whatever thing you’ve done wrong-all geared towards producing sure that people won’t make the mistake of hiring you again (and you losing a substantial chunk of the market).

One of the continuing niche business fads which started out from California are mobile dog grooming small businesses.