Client notes future-you will actually thank you for
What to record on a dog grooming client card, from coat and blade lengths to behaviour, health flags and gate codes, plus a copyable checklist.
The blog
Straight answers for mobile groomers on pricing, no-shows, payments, BAS and life on the road. Plus the odd dog joke.
Getting paid in the driveway (without the awkward bit)
Cash, PayID, card readers, tap to pay on your phone and invoice links for mobile groomers, plus the card surcharge rules in plain English.
GST and BAS for groomers: the non-scary bit
Do dog groomers need to register for GST? The $75,000 threshold, BAS due dates, cash vs invoice basis and the records to keep, in plain English.
How to find more grooming clients (no TikTok dancing required)
Practical ways mobile dog groomers win and keep clients, from Google Business Profile and honest reviews to neighbours, referrals and rebooking.
How to plan a grooming run that doesn’t zigzag across the suburbs
Zone your week by suburb, book new clients next to old ones and leave sensible buffers. Practical route planning for mobile dog groomers.
No-shows: the polite, firm and completely legal guide
How to write a fair dog grooming cancellation policy, set a reasonable no-show fee under Australian Consumer Law, and handle no-shows kindly.
Surviving an Aussie summer in a grooming van
Heat stress signs, early starts, shade, drying and the double-coat chat. How to keep dogs and yourself safe grooming from a van in summer.
Van or trailer? The great mobile grooming debate, settled (mostly)
Dog grooming van vs trailer, compared round by round: cost, licences and towing, parking, setup, water and power, resale and breakdowns.
What should a mobile dog groom cost in Australia? (Spoiler: more than you’re charging)
How to price mobile dog grooming from your real costs, not the groomer down the road. Cost per hour, size and coat, surcharges and price rises.
