Industry Description
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing pet care services (except veterinary), such as boarding, grooming, sitting, and training pets.
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Business Examples
Common types of business activities within NAICS 812910 - Pet Care (except Veterinary) Services are:
- Sitting services, pet
- Pet grooming services
- Pet training services
- Animal grooming services
- Pet sitting services
- Guide dog training services
- Obedience training services, pet
- Guard dog training services
- Working, sporting, and service dog training services
- Grooming services, animal
- Animal shelters
- Pet boarding services
- Pedigree record services, pet
- Dog pounds
- Kennels, pet boarding
- Boarding services, pet
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Pet Grooming & Boarding in the US (81291)
Revenue 2026
$15.4bn
Growth 2026
1.50%
Key Trends
Consumers purchasing a greater range of high-value services for their pets has contributed to revenue growth
Humanization of pets has led to increased demand for luxury services provided by industry operators
Increased per capita disposable income is expected to boost industry sales
Products and Services
Similar Industries
For some business types, there may be a similar industry to 812910 - Pet Care (except Veterinary) Services that is a better classification match. Establishments primarily engaged in:
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NAICS Cross Reference
Boarding horses--are classified in Industry 115210, Support Activities for Animal Production; and
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NAICS Cross Reference
Transporting pets--are classified in U.S. Industry 485991, Special Needs Transportation.
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NAICS Cross Reference
Practicing veterinary medicine--are classified in Industry 541940, Veterinary Services;
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NAICS Hierarchy 812910 - Pet Care (except Veterinary) Services
NAICS Code 812910 - Pet Care (except Veterinary) Services sits in the 2-digit Pet Care (except Veterinary) Services sector. NAICS codes can be 2- to 6-digits and the further along the hierarchy, the more detailed and specific the category will be. Learn more about the structure of NAICS codes
2 Digits: 81
Sector Title: Other Services (except Public Administration
3 Digits 4 Digits 5 Digits 6 Digits
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8111 Automotive Repair and Maintenance
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81111 Automotive Mechanical and Electrical Repair and Maintenance
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81112 Automotive Body, Paint, Interior, and Glass Repair
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81119 Other Automotive Repair and Maintenance
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8112 Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance
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81121 Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance
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8113 Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance
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81131 Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance
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8114 Personal and Household Goods Repair and Maintenance
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81141 Home and Garden Equipment and Appliance Repair and Maintenance
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81142 Reupholstery and Furniture Repair
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81143 Footwear and Leather Goods Repair
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81149 Other Personal and Household Goods Repair and Maintenance
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8121 Personal Care Services
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81211 Hair, Nail, and Skin Care Services
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81219 Other Personal Care Services
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8122 Death Care Services
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81221 Funeral Homes and Funeral Services
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81222 Cemeteries and Crematories
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8123 Drycleaning and Laundry Services
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81231 Coin-Operated Laundries and Drycleaners
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81232 Drycleaning and Laundry Services (except Coin-Operated
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81233 Linen and Uniform Supply
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8129 Other Personal Services
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81291 Pet Care (except Veterinary) Services
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81292 Photofinishing
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81293 Parking Lots and Garages
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81299 All Other Personal Services
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8131 Religious Organizations
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81311 Religious Organizations
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8132 Grantmaking and Giving Services
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81321 Grantmaking and Giving Services
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8133 Social Advocacy Organizations
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81331 Social Advocacy Organizations
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8134 Civic and Social Organizations
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81341 Civic and Social Organizations
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8139 Business, Professional, Labor, Political, and Similar Organizations
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81391 Business Associations
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81392 Professional Organizations
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81393 Labor Unions and Similar Labor Organizations
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81394 Political Organizations
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81399 Other Similar Organizations (except Business, Professional, Labor, and Political Organizations
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8141 Private Households
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81411 Private Households
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Similar Industries Niche and Emerging
IBISWorld provides research on hundreds of niche and emerging industries, including the following for 812910 - Pet Care (except Veterinary) Services.
- Dog Walking Services in the US OD4350
- Dog & Pet Breeders in the US OD4643
- Animal Shelters in the US OD5794
- Pet Hospice in the US OD6410
- Dog Training Services in the US OD6480
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