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Pet Grooming Agreement Template

One signed form per client covers the grooms, the pet's health, matted coats, emergencies and pickup rules — for salons and mobile groomers alike.

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Pet grooming agreement
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Use This Template Fill in the blanks, name who signs, and send — from VergeHR eSignature.

What is a pet grooming agreement?

A pet grooming agreement — often called a grooming release — is signed by a pet owner before a groomer works on their dog or cat. Grooming is hands-on work with animals that may be old, anxious or hiding skin problems under their coat, so groomers need clear permission to put welfare first, and owners deserve a clear picture of what can go wrong.

This template records the pet, health and behaviour notes, vaccinations and usual vet, and the services and price. It can cover a single appointment or all future grooms. It explains that the groomer doesn't sedate and may stop if the pet is too stressed, that badly matted coats may be shaved rather than painfully de-matted, and that grooming can reveal existing conditions. It gives emergency vet authority with an optional spending limit, and sets late-pickup, missed-appointment and flea-treatment charges, plus photo use only with permission.

Best for
Grooming salons, mobile groomers and home-based groomers
Signed by
The pet owner and the groomer
Covers
One appointment, or all future grooms until either side ends it
Length
About 2 pages, initialled on every page

When to Use a pet grooming agreement

  • New-client intake at a dog grooming salon
  • Mobile grooming van visits
  • Cat grooming and lion cuts
  • Senior dogs or pets with health conditions
  • Shave-downs for heavily matted coats

What You Fill In

19 blanks, then the name and email of each person who signs: groomer, pet owner.

1 The parties

  • Groomer (your business)*
  • Your phone or email*
  • Owner*
  • Owner's phone*
  • Second emergency contact

2 The pet

  • Pet's name*
  • Species, breed, age, sex*
  • Health, allergies, injuries and behaviour notes
  • Vaccinations
  • Usual vet (name and phone)

3 The service

  • Services*
  • This agreement covers* one grooming appointment · all future grooming appointments until either party ends it

4 Fees

  • Currency*
  • Price per groom*
  • De-matting charge
  • Late pickup charge
  • Missed appointment or late cancellation fee
  • Emergency vet care: spend up to
  • Governing law*

5 Who signs

  • Groomer signature and date, initials on every page · The grooming salon, mobile groomer or groomer.
  • Pet owner signature and date, initials on every page · The owner of the pet, or someone authorised to sign for them.

What the pet grooming agreement Covers

  1. Services and price
  2. The pet's health and behaviour
  3. Matted coats
  4. Emergencies
  5. Appointments and pickup
  6. Photos, liability and general

Using the pet grooming agreement, step by step

1 Add the pet

Enter the pet's name, species, breed, age and sex, any health, allergy or behaviour notes, vaccinations and the usual vet.

2 Describe the groom

List the services, the price per groom, and whether this covers one appointment or all future ones.

3 Set the fees

Add a de-matting charge, late pickup charge and missed-appointment fee if you use them, plus an emergency vet spending limit.

4 Send for signature

Send it to the owner to sign before the first appointment, from their phone or on a tablet at reception.

Tips Before You Send It

  • Use the 'all future appointments' option so regulars sign once — just ask them to update you on health changes.
  • Photograph matted coats before shaving; owners are often surprised by what's underneath.
  • Get a second emergency contact for pets left all day.
  • Ask for vaccination records if your salon requires them, and note what you saw in the vaccinations field.

Sign It Online In Minutes

  1. Fill in the blanks. Names, dates and amounts go straight into the agreement — the preview shows exactly where.
  2. Name who signs. Tick “This is me” for your own part. VergeHR builds the PDF with every signature, date and initials box on the right line, and you can check or move anything before sending.
  3. Send it. Each signer gets a secure link and signs from any device — no account needed. The signed PDF, with an audit trail and a Certificate of Completion, is filed in Files and emailed to everyone.
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Pet grooming agreement: frequently asked questions

Can a groomer shave a matted dog without asking?

Under this agreement, yes, where the coat is badly matted the groomer may shave it short instead of de-matting, to put the pet's welfare first. The owner agrees to that in advance, and the agreement explains that shaving can uncover nicks or skin problems hidden under the mats.

What happens if the pet is hurt or falls ill?

The groomer calls the owner straight away, then the second contact. If no one can be reached and the pet needs urgent care, the groomer may take it to a vet and authorise treatment up to any limit set. The owner pays, unless the groomer caused the injury through carelessness.

Do you sedate pets?

The agreement states the groomer doesn't sedate. A pet too stressed or aggressive to groom safely may be returned unfinished, with a charge for the work done.

Is the agreement free to use?

Yes, it's free with VergeHR eSignature, and owners sign from a link without creating an account. It's a starting point; check any local rules for animal businesses.

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