Pet Grooming & Boarding in Canada - Market Research Report (2014-2029)
New York, United States
Last Updated: July 2024
NAICS 81291CARevenue
$850.8m
Past 5-Year Growth
Profit
$XXX.Xm
Employees
10,215
Businesses
4,956
Wages
$XXX.Xm
Pet Grooming & Boarding in Canada industry analysis
Canadian pet groomers and boarders provide pet care services such as boarding, grooming and training. Demand for pet care services has expanded as pet ownership has grown in recent years. Higher per capita disposable income and favourable consumer preferences have also boosted spending on pet care services. In 2020, the pandemic disrupted this trend as restrictions led to less demand for pet care services; revenue has since resumed growing, though. Pet grooming and boarding revenue has grown at a CAGR of 2.3%% to $850.8 million over the past five years, including a 0.4% rise in 2024 alone as spending on pet care services remains high.
Trends and Insights
- During COVID-19 in Canada, pet ownership surged, leading to increased demand for grooming and boarding services. Despite a slowdown in new pet acquisitions, the existing pet population continues to offer a significant market for these services.
- Increased travel is boosting pet boarding expenditures as pet owners resort to boarding services more frequently. This trend drives growth in the sector, highlighting a rising demand for professional pet care during owners' absences.
- Pet care providers are concentrated in densely populated areas, benefiting from larger client bases typically available in urban settings. These urban environments offer greater opportunities for pet services due to the higher demand among city dwellers.
- Pet groomers and boarders primarily operate as small businesses catering to local markets. Competition focuses on price and reputation. Success hinges on providing quality services and building a solid reputation to attract and retain customers.
Industry Overview
Market size and recent performance (2014-2029)
Industry revenue has grown at a CAGR of 2.3 % over the past five years, to reach an estimated $850.8m in 2024.
Trends and Insights
Rising pet ownership bolsters performance
- Pet ownership in Canada rose during COVID-19. According to the Canadian Animal Health Institute (CAHI), more than half of households have at least one pet.
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Industry outlook (2024-2029)
Market size is projected to grow over the next five years.
Trends and Insights
Demand for pet care services will continue its upward trajectory
- Growing disposable income among Canadians will enable pet parents to continue purchasing pet care services. Any potential economic downturn may temporarily reverse this trend, though demand for some services such as grooming, will continue to move in line with pet ownership rates.
Biggest companies in the Pet Grooming & Boarding in Canada
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There are no companies that hold a large enough market share in the Pet Grooming & Boarding in Canada industry for IBISWorld to include in this product.
Products & Services Segmentation
Source: IBISWorld
Industry revenue is measured across several distinct product and services lines, including Boarding, Grooming and Training . Boarding is the largest segment of the Pet Grooming & Boarding in Canada.
Trends and Insights
Boarding services account for the industry’s largest product segment
- Many pet groomers and boarders provide high-end accommodations, appealing to higher-income clients. While standard kennels remain common, these upscale options offer increased luxury and comfort for pets, reflecting a growing demand for premium pet care services.
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Competitors
- Supermarkets & Grocery Stores in Canada
- Warehouse Clubs & Supercentres in Canada
Complementors
- Pet Stores in Canada
- Veterinary Services in Canada
International industries
- Pet Grooming & Boarding in the US
- Dog Walking Services in the US
- Pets and Pet Supplies Retailers in Australia
Table of Contents
About this industry
Industry definition
The Pet Grooming and Boarding industry in Canada primarily provides pet care services, such as boarding, grooming and training. This industry includes animal shelters, obedience training services, guard dog training services, pet boarding and animal grooming services. This industry does not include establishments that predominantly retail products, board horses, transport pets or practise veterinary medicine.
What's included in this industry?
Animal groomingOperating animal sheltersBoarding petsGuard dog trainingObedience trainingPet sittingPet trainingCompanies
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Related Terms
PET HOTELPET GROOMINGPET SITTINGIndustry Code
NAICS 812910 - Pet Grooming & Boarding in Canada
Performance
Get an indication of the industry's health through historical, current and forward-looking trends in the performance indicators that make or break businesses.
Analyst insights
During COVID-19 in Canada, pet ownership surged, leading to increased demand for grooming and boarding services. Despite a slowdown in new pet acquisitions, the existing pet ...
In this chapter (4)
- Current Performance
- Outlook
- Volatility
- Life Cycle
Key metrics
- Annual Revenue, Recent Growth, Forecast, Revenue Volatility
- Number of Employees, Recent Growth, Forecast, Employees per Business, Revenue per Employee
- Number of Businesses, Recent Growth, Forecast, Employees per Business, Revenue per Business
- Total Profit, Profit Margin, Profit per Business
Charts
- Revenue, including historical (2014-2023) and forecast (2024-2029)
- Employees, including historical (2014-2023) and forecast (2024-2029)
- Businesses, including historical (2014-2023) and forecast (2024-2029)
- Profit, including historical (2014-2024)
- Industry Volatility vs. Revenue Growth
- Industry Life Cycle
Detailed analysis
- Trends in supply, demand and current events that are driving current industry performance
- Expected trends, economic factors and ongoing events that drive the industry's outlook
- Key success factors for businesses to overcome volatility
- How contribution to GDP, industry saturation, innovation, consolidation, and technology and systems influence the industry's life cycle phase.
Products and Markets
Learn about an industry's products and services, markets and trends in international trade.
Analyst insight
Increased travel is boosting pet boarding expenditures as pet owners resort to boarding services more frequently. This trend drives growth in the sector, highlighting a risin...
In this chapter
- Products & Services
- Major Markets
Key metrics
- Largest market segment and value in 2024
- Product innovation level
Charts
- Products & services segmentation in 2024
- Major market segmentation in 2024
Detailed analysis
- Trends impacting the recent performance of the industry's various segments
- Innovations in the industry's product or service offering, specialization or delivery method
- Key factors that successful businesses consider in their offerings
- Buying segments and key trends influencing demand for industry products and services
Geographic Breakdown
Discover where business activity is most concentrated in an industry and the factors driving these trends to find opportunities and conduct regional benchmarking.
Analyst insights
Pet care providers are concentrated in densely populated areas, benefiting from larger client bases typically available in urban settings. These urban environments offer grea...
In this chapter (1)
- Business Locations
Charts
- Share of revenue, establishment, wages and employment in each province
- Share of population compared to establishments in each region in 2024
Tables
- Number and share of establishments in each province in 2024
- Number and share of revenue each province accounts for in 2024
- Number and share of wages each province accounts for in 2024
- Number and share of employees in each province in 2024
Detailed analysis
- Geographic spread of the industry across North America, and trends associated with changes in the business landscape
- Key success factors for businesses to use location to their advantage
Competitive Forces
Get data and insights on what's driving competition in an industry and the challenges industry operators and new entrants may face, with analysis built around Porter's Five Forces framework.
Analyst insights
Pet groomers and boarders primarily operate as small businesses catering to local markets. Competition focuses on price and reputation. Success hinges on providing quality se...
In this chapter (4)
- Concentration
- Barriers to Entry
- Substitutes
- Buyer & Supplier Analysis
Key metrics
- Industry concentration level
- Industry competition level and trend
- Barriers to entry level and trend
- Substitutes level and trend
- Buyer power level and trend
- Supplier power level and trend
Charts
- Market share concentration among the top 4 suppliers from 2019-2024
- Supply chain including upstream supplying industries and downstream buying industries, flow chart
Detailed analysis
- Factors impacting the industry’s level of concentration, such as business distribution, new entrants, or merger and acquisition activity.
- Key success factors for businesses to manage the competitive environment of the industry.
- Challenges that potential industry entrants face such as legal, start-up costs, differentiation, labor/capital intensity and capital expenses.
- Key success factors for potential entrants to overcome barriers to entry.
- Competitive threats from potential substitutes for the industry’s own products and services.
- Key success factors for how successful businesses can compete with substitutes.
- Advantages that buyers have to keep favorable purchasing conditions.
- Advantages that suppliers have to maintain favorable selling conditions.
- Key success factors for how businesses can navigate buyer and supplier power.
Companies
Learn about the performance of the top companies in the industry.
Analyst insights
Pet groomers and boarders are usually small, local businesses, so no single company dominates the market. These services cater primarily to local communities, resulting in a ...
In this chapter
- Market Share Concentration
- Companies
- Company Spotlights
Charts
- Industry market share by company in 2020 through 2024
- Major companies in the industry, including market share, revenue, profit and profit margin in 2024
Detailed analysis
External Environment
Understand the demographic, economic and regulatory factors that shape how businesses in an industry perform.
Analyst insights
Pet groomers rely on skilled labour for quality pet care services. Certification isn’t mandatory, but credentials reassure clients and strengthen business reputations. While ...
In this chapter
- External Drivers
- Regulation & Policy
- Assistance
Key metrics
- Regulation & policy level and trend
- Assistance level and trend
Charts
- Regulation & Policy historical data and forecast (2014-2029)
- Assistance historical data and forecast (2014-2029)
Detailed analysis
- Demographic and macroeconomic factors influencing the industry, including Regulation & Policy and Assistance
- Major types of regulations, regulatory bodies, industry standards or specific regulations impacting requirements for industry operators
- Key governmental and non-governmental groups or policies that may provide some relief for industry operators.
Financial Benchmarks
View average costs for industry operators and compare financial data against an industry's financial benchmarks over time.
Analyst insights
Average industry profit remains steady due to strong demand for pet care, which allows providers to raise prices for grooming and boarding services. This steady demand and he...
In this chapter
- Cost Structure
- Financial Ratios
- Key Ratios
Key metrics
- Profit margin, and how it compares to the sector-wide margin
- Average wages, and how it compares to the sector-wide average wage
- Largest cost component as a percentage of revenue
- Industry average ratios for days' receivables, industry coverage and debt-to-net-worth ratio
Charts
- Average industry operating costs as a share of revenue, including purchases, wages, depreciation, utilities, rent, other costs and profit in 2024
- Average sector operating costs as a share of revenue, including purchases, wages, depreciation, utilities, rent, other costs and profit in 2024
- Investment vs. share of economy
Data tables
- Liquidity Ratios (2017-2022)
- Coverage Ratios (2017-2022)
- Leverage Ratios (2017-2022)
- Operating Ratios (2017-2022)
- Assets (2017-2022)
- Liabilities (2017-2022)
- Cash Flow & Debt Service Ratios (2014-2029)
- Revenue per Employee (2014-2029)
- Revenue per Enterprise (2014-2029)
- Employees per Establishment (2014-2029)
- Employees per Enterprise (2014-2029)
- Average Wage (2014-2029)
- Wages/Revenue (2014-2029)
- Establishments per Enterprise (2014-2029)
- IVA/Revenue (2014-2029)
- Imports/Demand (2014-2029)
- Exports/Revenue (2014-2029)
Detailed analysis
- Trends in the cost component for industry operators and their impact on industry costs and profitability
Key Statistics
Industry Data
Data Tables
Including values and annual change:
- Revenue (2014-2029)
- IVA (2014-2029)
- Establishments (2014-2029)
- Enterprises (2014-2029)
- Employment (2014-2029)
- Exports (2014-2029)
- Imports (2014-2029)
- Wages (2014-2029)
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What data sources do IBISWorld analysts use?
Each industry report incorporates data and research from government databases, industry-specific sources, industry contacts, and our own proprietary database of statistics and analysis to provide balanced, independent and accurate insights.
Key data sources in Canada include:
- Statistics Canada
- Industry Canada
- Canadian Business Patterns
Analysts also use industry specific sources to complement catch-all sources, although their perspective may focus on a particular organization or representative body, rather than a clear overview of all industry operations. However, when balanced against other perspectives, industry-specific sources provide insights into industry trends.
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- Industry and trade associations
- Industry federations or regulators
- Major industry players annual or quarterly filings
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Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the market size of the Pet Grooming & Boarding industry in Canada in 2024?
The market size of the Pet Grooming & Boarding industry in Canada is $850.8m in 2024.
How many businesses are there in the Pet Grooming & Boarding in Canada industry in 2024?
There are 4,956 businesses in the Pet Grooming & Boarding industry in Canada, which has grown at a CAGR of 2.4 % between 2019 and 2024.
Has the Pet Grooming & Boarding industry in Canada grown or declined over the past 5 years?
The market size of the Pet Grooming & Boarding industry in Canada has been growing at a CAGR of 2.3 % between 2019 and 2024.
What is the forecast growth of the Pet Grooming & Boarding industry in Canada over the next 5 years?
Over the next five years, the Pet Grooming & Boarding industry in Canada is expected to grow.
What does the Pet Grooming & Boarding in Canada include?
Animal grooming and Operating animal shelters are part of the Pet Grooming & Boarding industry.
How competitive is the Pet Grooming & Boarding industry in Canada?
The level of competition is high and increasing in the Pet Grooming & Boarding industry in Canada.
