/Pet Groomer & Sitter
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Skilled Trade

Pet Groomer & Sitter

India's pet industry is booming and nobody is serving it properly.

Earning range

₹25K – ₹1L / month

Dog grooming: ₹500–₹2,500/session. Pet sitting: ₹500–₹1,500/day. 5 grooms + 2 sitting clients/day = ₹60K–₹1L/month.

Real Story

A girl from Mumbai who loved animals took a 2-month pet grooming course and started offering home visits. She now has 80 regular pet clients across her neighbourhood, charges ₹1,200/groom, and has a ₹90,000/month income.

How to start

  1. 1Take a pet grooming certification course (₹8,000–₹20,000, 4–8 weeks)
  2. 2Buy a starter grooming kit (₹15,000–₹25,000)
  3. 3Post in local pet owner Facebook groups and housing society chats
  4. 4Offer free first groom to 10 dogs - get photos and reviews

Real talk

“India adds 1 million new pet dogs every year. Most cities have a serious shortage of trained groomers. Early movers are building empires.”

Skills you need

Breed-specific grooming techniquesDog handling and calming methodsBasic pet first aidScheduling and customer relationship

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