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Starter Pet Grooming Kit Equipment

The list below details the materials needed to train as a pet groomer.  They are available for purchase at the Midwest School of Pet Grooming, and can also be found online at MidwestGrooming.com. This set of tools is a good starter set. Throughout your career you will experiment with equipment and discover what is best for you.

  • Two Speed Clipper
  • One Complete A.K.C. Book of Dogs
  • Notes from the Grooming Table by Melissa Verplank
  • (1) 4f Blade, (1) 5f Blade, (1) 7f Blade,
  • (1) 10 Blade, (1) 15 Blade, (1) 30 Blade, (1) 40 Blade
  • One set of clipper combs (Wahl)
  • One Greyhound comb
  • 1 1/2 oz. Styptic Powder
  • One Ear Powder
  • One universal brush
  • One 8.5 straight shear
  • One thinning shear
  • One 8.5 curved shear
  • One large toenail clipper
  • One small toenail clipper
  • One hemostat
  • One flea comb
  • One furminator style blade

The approximate cost of your pet grooming kit will be between $700-$900.