Wag'n Tails

Est. '94

Three decades of moving pet care forward.

We began by changing what was possible for professional groomers: purpose-designed mobile workspaces that helped businesses grow around a different model of pet care. That experience built capabilities beyond one vehicle category. Today we design and manufacture purpose-built mobile grooming salons and veterinary clinics, and support the professionals and organizations who operate them. We understand what happens when pet care becomes mobile.

Wag'n Tails teammates together on the shop floor with vans in the bay

Our Mission

Empower mobile pet care professionals to achieve success with innovation, practical solutions, and service that feels personal.

  • Innovation

    Layouts, systems, and details shaped by what mobile pet-care professionals actually need on the road.

  • Practical Craft

    Reliable mobile workspaces built for long days, real pets, and real routes.

  • Real Support

    Exceptional customer service from people who care about your business succeeding.

  • Community

    A nationwide family of owners who cheer each other on, and keep growing together.

Our Story

From grooming roots to mobile pet care nationwide.

Wag'n Tails was founded in 1971 by grooming professionals in St. Paul, MN, starting with a single grooming salon. We quickly evolved to offer mobile grooming services, expanding our fleet and presence in the industry.

In 1994, we shifted our focus to manufacturing specialty pet grooming vehicles, driven by our commitment to quality and innovation. Founded by a passionate groomer herself, we've spent decades mastering specialty vehicle engineering, pet-care workflow, mobile infrastructure, power and environmental systems, and the support that helps owners succeed after pickup.

That grooming foundation created capabilities beyond one vehicle category. Today we proudly design and manufacture purpose-built mobile grooming salons and veterinary clinics, and we stay devoted to our legacy while supporting the professionals and organizations who operate them.

Archival 1992 photo of a classic red Wag'n Tails high-top mobile grooming van, film date stamp '92 10 29
Craft built for the driveway, then and now.

A timeline of Wag'n Tails

Milestones that shaped how we build for mobile pet care.

  1. 1971

    Salon roots in St. Paul

    Grooming professionals open a single salon and begin building the craft that still guides every Wag'n Tails vehicle.

  2. 1970s–80s

    Mobile services take hold

    The team expands into mobile grooming, learning what driveway appointments demand from layout, power, and workflow.

  3. 1994

    Building the category

    Wag'n Tails focuses on specialty vehicle development for mobile pet-care professionals. Quality, innovation, and owner success become the business.

  4. Expanding

    Expanding pet care

    We apply mobile infrastructure and conversion expertise to veterinary environments, designing purpose-built mobile clinics alongside our grooming salons.

  5. Today

    Partner for the road ahead

    We support mobile grooming businesses, veterinary practices, and organizations operating purpose-built vehicles, with craft, community, and customer lifecycle support.

  6. Next

    The next mile

    We keep looking for better ways for pet-care professionals to reach customers, communities, and animals: craft that keeps evolving, and room to grow after the keys are in hand.

Built for Groomers

Quality you can count on, because the unique needs of grooming pros have shaped every van we build.

Premium Wag'n Tails mobile salon interior with Smart Table, stainless tub, and Luxe finishes

Each van is meticulously designed and constructed for unmatched reliability: your mobile salon on wheels, ready for the work you love.

The People Behind the Wag

Pickup days, showroom tours, and owners who become part of the family.

Teammate Spotlights

Meet a few of the people who help owners go from first conversation to keys in hand.

Looking ahead

Going further, together

The next mile of Wag'n Tails is an ecosystem, not a product drop: craft that keeps evolving, a community that rides along, and room for owners to grow after the keys are in hand.

Pupsi Daisy Mobile Salon Wag'n Tails van in purple and teal wrap, ready for the road ahead
  • Craft & roadmap

    Vehicles, power, and layouts keep getting sharper so your day on the road feels intentional.

  • Community

    Owners who cheer each other on, share what works, and make the brand feel like a family.

  • Growth after keys

    Support, connection, and the shared work of helping mobile pet-care professionals thrive long after pickup day.

We're still the partner who builds the workspace. This chapter is about direction and belonging, not a campaign launch.

Success Starts Here

Ready to make an impact in mobile pet care? We're always looking for passionate people to join us in empowering the professionals who bring care to the driveway.

Let's build your mobile workspace

Providing the support, innovation, and expertise you need to grow your mobile pet-care business, one stop at a time.

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