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Grooming Incident & Injury Report Form

A grooming incident template — what happened, the injury, first aid and vet steps recorded promptly, so nothing is lost or disputed.

Description

When something goes wrong on the table — a nick, a slip, a dog that reacts — a clear record made straight away protects the dog, the groomer and the business. This form captures the incident while it’s fresh: what happened, to which dog, what was done, and who was told. It records the facts that matter later: the date and time, the dog and groomer involved, exactly what occurred and where on the body, the injury type, the first aid given, whether a vet was involved and whether the owner was notified. A witness and a signature close it off. Keep it as part of your salon’s duty of care and insurance record. Free, brandable, and far better than a scribbled note or a memory three weeks on when a question comes up.

Form fields

Everything the Grooming Incident & Injury Report Form above collects — 15 fields across 2 pages, so you can see exactly what it captures before you make it your own.

Grooming Incident & Injury Report Form

  • Date of incident

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    Date
  • Time of incident

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    Time
  • Dog's name

    Short Answer Icon
    Short Answer
  • Breed

    Short Answer Icon
    Short Answer
  • Groomer / staff involved

    Short Answer Icon
    Short Answer
  • What happened? (describe the incident)

    Long Answer Icon
    Long Answer
  • Body area affected

    Multi-Select Icon
    Multi-Select
  • Type of injury

    Dropdown Icon
    Dropdown
  • First aid or action taken

    Long Answer Icon
    Long Answer
  • Was a vet involved or advised?

    Yes/No Icon
    Yes/No
  • Was the owner notified?

    Yes/No Icon
    Yes/No
  • Witness (if any)

    Short Answer Icon
    Short Answer

Reported by

  • Your name

    Name Icon
    Name
  • Email address

    Email Icon
    Email
  • Signature

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    Signature
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Template FAQs

Common questions about the Grooming Incident & Injury Report Form — what it captures, when to use it, and how to make it your own.

Why keep an incident report for grooming?

Because a clear, contemporaneous record protects everyone if a question or claim arises later. It shows what happened, what was done and who was informed — far more reliable than memory or a scribbled note.

What should a grooming incident report include?

The date and time, the dog and groomer involved, what happened and where on the body, the injury type, first aid given, any vet involvement, whether the owner was notified, and a witness and signature.

When should it be completed?

As soon as possible after the incident, while details are fresh and accurate. Prompt recording is what makes the report trustworthy.

Do minor incidents need recording too?

Yes — a small nick or a stressed dog is worth logging. Patterns only show up if the small things are recorded, and a complete record is what protects the business.

Should the owner always be told?

Any injury or notable incident should be communicated to the owner. The form records whether and how they were notified, so there’s no ambiguity later.

Is the incident form free?

Yes — free with a Fun Forms account, fully customisable to your salon’s process, and ready to use on any device.