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Groomer’s Choice

Groomer’s Choice is a wholesale grooming supplies distributor that sells shampoos, clippers, tables, tubs and salon equipment to professional pet groomers, veterinary clinics, boarding facilities, breeders, small franchises and humane societies. The company, operated by Senproco Inc, has spent 28 years in the grooming business and ships from a 125000 square foot warehouse in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, backed by three additional distribution locations that keep orders moving across the country. Most orders placed by 2pm Central time on a weekday ship the same day, a detail that matters to a salon that runs out of shampoo mid week and cannot wait on a slow supplier.

Beyond stocking outside brands, Groomer’s Choice manufactures seven house brands in Sioux Falls, including Bark2Basics, Green Groom, Crown Coat and The Coat Handler, giving groomers a self supplied option alongside familiar national names. The catalog spans coat care, clippers and blades, shears, deshedding tools, bathing systems, tables, tubs, apparel and grooming aids, so a salon can source nearly everything it needs for a bathing and finishing station in one order. Groomer’s Choice also runs a wholesale pricing program built for repeat professional buyers, plus a grooming education section and two branded podcasts, Hey Joe and Groomer Tales, that cover salon business topics. For a groomer stocking a new station or restocking a busy one, Groomer’s Choice functions as a single source supplier built specifically around the pace and volume of professional grooming work rather than the occasional home groomer.

Frequently Asked Questions

How often should a grooming tub or table be sanitized between clients?

Most salons disinfect tables and tubs after every single client to prevent cross contamination of bacteria, fungus and parasites between animals. A proper disinfectant needs enough contact time on the surface to work, so wiping and immediately drying it off can undercut its effectiveness.

What does a comb attachment do differently from a clipper blade?

A comb attachment snaps onto a standard blade and extends the cutting length, letting a groomer trim a longer, more blended finish without switching to a different physical blade. Blades alone cut close to the skin at a fixed length, while attachment combs give more flexibility for finish work on the body and legs.

Why do some grooming shampoos require a much higher dilution ratio than others?

A higher dilution ratio, such as 32 to 1 compared to 4 to 1, usually signals a more concentrated formula that stretches further per bottle, not necessarily a stronger or gentler product. Groomers typically choose dilution based on coat type and how much lather a job needs, then adjust water volume rather than judging quality by the ratio alone.

What is the benefit of a hydraulic table over an electric one in a busy salon?

A hydraulic table raises and lowers with a foot pump, which keeps working even during a power outage and tends to cost less upfront than an electric model. An electric table adjusts height with a motor and pedal, which many groomers find faster and less physically tiring over a full day of appointments.

How can a small grooming business tell if a supplier offers real wholesale pricing versus a marked up retail price?

A genuine wholesale program usually requires proof of business, such as a resale certificate or business license, before unlocking lower tiered pricing, rather than applying a discount code to any shopper. Comparing the same product's wholesale price against its listed retail price on the same site is the most direct way to confirm the difference is real.