The pet grooming services market has become an increasingly vibrant and essential segment of the global pet care industry. Defined broadly, pet grooming includes services such as bathing, hair trimming, nail clipping, ear cleaning, de-matting, skin/fur treatments, and spa-like treatments, offered via salons, mobile units, or even home-based services. As pet ownership rises, especially in urban areas, pet owners are seeking more specialized, frequent and convenient grooming options—not just for hygiene, but also for aesthetic appeal and pet wellness.

According to the research report, the global pet grooming services market was valued at USD 5.32 billion in 2021 and is expected to reach USD 9.70 billion by 2030, to grow at a CAGR of 7.0% during the forecast period.

Pet types are a major dimension: dogs dominate demand in grooming, both in frequency and spend, but cat grooming, especially for long-haired breeds and specialized treatments (like de-matting), is becoming more prominent. Service types are also diversifying — beyond basic hygiene grooming toward spa / massage / wellness services. Delivery channels are evolving, with mobile grooming, salon / commercial facility grooming, and home-based services all relevant.

Market’s Growth Drivers
Several interlinked dynamics are fueling growth in pet grooming services:

1. Increasing Pet Ownership and Humanization of Pets
   More households are adopting companion animals, especially dogs and cats. Coupled with the trend of treating pets like family members, this produces higher expectations for their care, appearance, comfort, and wellness. Grooming is no longer just functional hygiene—it’s part of lifestyle and identity.
2. Rising Disposable Income and Willingness to Spend
   As disposable incomes grow in many regions, pet owners are more willing to pay for premium grooming services, spa-like experiences, breed-specific styling, and high-end treatments. Also, consumers are more aware of the health and skin/fur benefits of regular professional grooming.
3. Convenience and Time Constraints
   Busy lifestyles, urbanization, compact living spaces, and mobility constraints make salon visits less attractive for some pet owners. This has spurred demand for mobile grooming, in-home grooming, or pickup/drop-off services. Convenience is a major factor in customer choice.
4. Diversification of Services (Premiumization & Wellness)
   Grooming services are expanding to include spa treatments, massage, aromatherapy, skin and fur therapies, specialized baths, and more. These luxury or wellness-oriented services allow providers to increase per-customer revenue.
5. Awareness of Pet Health, Hygiene & Behavior
   Pet owners more frequently recognize the health benefits of grooming: reducing parasites, preventing skin infections, nail problems, shedding, odor, etc. Grooming also contributes to behavioural well-being (e.g. reducing stress or discomfort associated with overgrown nails or mats).
6. Technological & Digital Adoption
   Online booking platforms, mobile apps, scheduling, payments, reminders, digital marketing, smart grooming tools are making it easier for both providers and pet owners. This reduces friction, increases repeat visits, helps capacity utilization, and improves customer experience.
7. Regional Economic & Social Trends
   Urbanization, smaller household sizes (including singles or nuclear families), increasing pet ownership in developing/Asia-Pacific countries, rising awareness of pet welfare and regulations, all contribute to growth in new geographical markets.

Key Trends

• Mobile Grooming & On-Demand Services: Vans and home-based grooming services are increasingly popular due to convenience. Some providers offer pickup/drop, or groomers traveling to clients’ homes.
• Spa, Wellness & Premium Treatment Packages: Aromatherapy baths, full spa treatments, skin and coat treatments, massages etc., are gaining traction.
• Subscription & Membership Models: Regular grooming plans (monthly or quarterly) bundle several services (bathing, trimming, nail clipping, etc.) giving more predictable income for service providers.
• Breed-Sensitive & Specialty Grooming: Services tailored for breed (coat type, grooming needs), special fur treatments, dealing with shedding, de-matting, etc.
• Natural, Organic, Eco-Friendly Products & Services: Pet owners increasingly prefer grooming products with safe, natural ingredients, minimal harsh chemicals, cruelty-free, etc. Also tools and processes with lower environmental impact.
• Digital & Tech Integration: Online reservation systems, apps, digital payments, reminders, customer relationship management; also better equipment (faster dryers, safer clippers, etc.).
• Regulatory & Welfare Standards: As pet welfare becomes more enforced, regulations around grooming practices, facility hygiene, training and licensing of groomers get more attention. This increases professionalism, trust, but also adds cost.

Research Scope
Research into the pet grooming services market typically covers the following areas:

• Geographic coverage: global, regional (North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East & Africa) market sizes, growth rates, and comparison of maturity and potential.
• Pet types: dogs vs cats (and in some cases other pets, e.g. small mammals), with differences in service frequency, spend, and service requirements.
• Service types: basic grooming (bath, brushing, nail trimming, haircut), spa & wellness, specialized treatments, breed-specific grooming, de-matting, etc.
• Delivery channels: salon/commercial facilities, mobile grooming (vans, home visits), in-home grooming or pickup/drop, etc.
• Customer segments: income levels, urban vs rural, demographic profiles (young professionals, retirees, etc.), pet owners' attitudes (premium vs budget).
• Pricing models: per service, bundled packages, subscription/membership, customized plans.
• Regulatory environment: licensing, welfare rules, training standards, hygiene requirements.
• Competitive landscape: major service providers, independent groomers, chains, franchises; collaborations or M&A; differentiation by quality, service range, brand, reputation.
• Barriers & challenges: availability of skilled groomers, operational costs, rental/real estate costs, cost sensitivity of customers, seasonality.
• Trends and innovations: new techniques; product usage; eco-friendly shifts; digitization; mobile service growth; wellness/spa; tech tools; etc.

Major Key Players:

• Anvis Inc.
• Aussie Pet Mobile
• Dogtopia Enterprises
• Doggyman H.A.Co Ltd
• Hollywood Grooming Inc, Muddy Paws
• The Pooch Mobile
• Wag Labs
• Pawz & Company
• PetBacker
• Paradise 4 Paws
• Pets At Home
• Petsfolio
• PetSmart LLC
• PetSmart LLC
• Pet Palace
• Prodiet Pet Foods Inc
• Petvalu
• Chewy

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Market Segmentation

A useful way to segment the pet grooming services market is along several axes:

1. By Pet Type
• Dogs
• Cats
• Other small animals (rabbits, guinea pigs, etc.)
2. By Service Type / Purpose
• Basic Grooming: bathing, brushing, hair/fur trimming, nail clipping, ear cleaning, teeth brushing, etc.
• Spa & Wellness / Luxury Services: aromatherapy, massage, coat treatments, de-matting, skin therapy, special baths, etc.
• Specialty / Breed-Aware Styling: breed-specific cuts and trims, special fur requirements, show grooming.
• Health & Behavioral Related Grooming: dealing with skin issues, parasite control, shedding reduction, etc.
3. By Delivery Mode / Channel
• Commercial/Salon Facilities (fixed locations)
• Mobile Grooming Units (vans,-on-site at customer’s home)
• In-home Grooming (groomer comes to customer’s home)
• Pickup / Drop-off Services
4. By Pricing / Customer Segment
• Budget / Basic Tier
• Mid-Range / Standard Tier
• Premium / Luxury Tier
• Subscription / Membership Customers
5. By Region
• North America
• Europe
• Asia-Pacific
• Latin America
• Middle East & Africa
6. By Channel of Booking / Customer Engagement
• Walk-in / Physical Appointment
• App / Online Booking
• Phone / Traditional Booking
• Subscription-based or contract models

Conclusion
The pet grooming services market is poised for steady, robust growth over the coming years. Driven by pet humanization, rising disposable incomes, increased awareness of hygiene and wellness, and a desire for convenience, pet owners globally are more willing than ever to invest in grooming services. The shift toward premium and spa-style offerings, mobile and salon diversity, and eco-friendly practices means that competition is increasing, but so are opportunities for differentiation.

For businesses in this market, success will likely depend on a few key levers: offering convenience (mobile or in-home services), maintaining high service standards and hygiene, leveraging technology for bookings and customer engagement, introducing premium/luxury services, understanding regional and pet-type dynamics, and navigating regulatory or training requirements.

Overall, for pet owners and service providers alike, grooming is moving beyond necessity into wellness, style and convenience—and that transition offers both market growth and room for innovation.

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