When devoted dog dad Arthur Young got sick of travelling roughly 100 kms to get his poodle groomed, he decided it was time to take a chance and launch his own business. 

After completing training and certification in professional pet grooming, as well as animal CPR and first aid, Arthur launched Arthur’s Pet Clippings on Main Street in Stephenville in late 2024. The salon offers full grooming services, as well as nail clippings, baths, and anything else our furry friends need, Arthur says.  

“A lot of people used to go to Corner Brook and Deer Lake to get their pet groomed. So now they get to come to me, saving them the long drive,” Arthur explains, adding that as a lifelong animal lover, this career choice is also one which brings him a great deal of joy.  

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In addition to his grooming services, Arthur is also an advocate for pet adoption and rescue. He regularly partners with local animal shelters and rescue organizations to provide discounted grooming services to animals in need. 

While having very specialized skills can certainly take an entrepreneur far, there’s a lot more to business ownership than just the service they’re providing. Arthur recognized this early and approached CBDC Long Range for help with the operations side of his business.  

“CBDC helped me a lot with all the paperwork needed,” he says. “They helped me get organized and made sure everything was completed correctly.” 

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CBDCs throughout the province support small businesses with a variety of programs, from start-up loans to business training and right through to succession planning and retirement. This support can help people like Arthur - who saw a need and decided to start a business to fill it - to get going and growing in their communities. If you’ve identified a need you’re passionate about, come talk about your idea with a CBDC business advisor and discover how we can help you make your business dreams a reality.