| I think hiring a groomer would be a great idea for your business. It's a good idea to keep the "production line" aspect out of it, so that the groomer doesn't feel hurried and impatient to finish each day. When you interview, see how they are around your own dogs, ask for credentials, and check them. A good groomer should be calm under fire, so as not to upset the dog. No quick movements, and if you feel at ease with them, chances are the dogs will too. it's not unreasonable to ask them to show you their skill by having them groom one of your own dogs while you watch from a distance. Of course only do that with potential employees, because you should pay them for their time and skill.
Ask them what breeds they groom also. Some groomers specialize in only a few types of dogs, and only standard patterns. they should be versital enough to groom several types of dogs, and varied patterns because you never know what breed will walk in your door. If they do a neat job, and your dog seems relaxed, you may have the gromer you seek. When I had my business, I groomed sometimes 7 to 10 dogs in a day, depending on the type of hair, the pattern, temperment of the dog, etc. For instance poodles take 1 hour to groom, start to finish, as do schnauzers, but because of drying time, cocker spaniels can take 2 to 4 hours.
Good luck with your venture! | 
