NU10 #4 by Rosalyn P. Donato

NU10 #4 MOBILE PET GROOMING SERVICE by Rosalyn P. Donato

The Background

Pet related businesses have flourished in the last few decades as more and more Filipinos are spending for their beloved pets, especially dogs. Pet grooming services are usually in stand alone locations or are in commercial establishments in which pet owners should take time out to bring his/her pet. With the current traffic situations, this chore can oftentimes, be a hassle.  For those pet owners who are busy with work or other activities, a mobile pet grooming service will offer great convenience. 

How the Innovation will work 

A mobile van or truck much like a food truck equipped with grooming facilities and manned by skilled groomers will schedule visits to the different subdivisions/villages/barangays. The van will park in a designated space inside the village premises for easy access and homeowners/residents who have pets can just bring in their pets for grooming on scheduled days in their village. They don't need to go out of their villages because the groomers will come to them! 

Gains from the Innovation

Convenience of pet owners will be the biggest benefit from this mobile pet grooming service. Pet owners can avoid the hassle of traffic in bringing their pets to the groomers and will appreciate the time and effort saved. The mobile service can also offer other products related to pet ownership to the pet owners' doorsteps so to speak. 

Implementation of the Innovation

A mobile van or truck equipped with water and drainage system manned by skilled pet groomers who will also drive the van to the appointed villages/barangays. The mobile pet groomers will coordinate with pet owners in advance for the schedule of grooming services in their respective areas. The schedule will be announced through email, text messages or announcement in all media platforms to create awareness. This will facilitate the scheduling of the grooming of the pets. The van will have a rotating schedule in the different areas every month in time for the grooming of pets. The mobile groomers may go on a second run in a particular area upon request.  4