Meet Ninoshka!
Salon: Groovy Pups in Deerfield Beach, FL
Unit: Pet Pro+
Ninoshka began grooming in Puerto Rico nearly two decades ago and has grown her career and skillset by traveling to her clients houses and working out of her garage. With a long-time dream of owning a mobile grooming business, she made the leap when the time felt right—choosing Wag’n Tails as her trusted partner.
Ninoshka now runs a successful mobile business in Florida where she gets to provide services she is passionate about, work one-on-one with pets, and do what she loves every day.
Meet Charles!
Salon: The Luxe Dog in Westchester, NY
Unit: Quantum Groom Van
Charles and his wife, Stefanie, began their dog grooming careers at Pet Smart, eventually working their way up to owning a brick-and-mortar salon. With a desire to grow their business while keeping overhead low, the pair embarked on a journey to go mobile with Wag’n Tails, allowing them to be more profitable than ever while maintaining the work-life balance they’ve always dreamed of.
Today, Charles and Stefanie are pillars of the grooming community, providing top-tier grooming services that focus on their clients health and well-being.
Meet Chris and Emily!
Salon: The Ruff Life in Long Island, South East Florida, and North Carolina
Unit: Ultra Groom Van
Chris and Emily Elias have transformed their business from a single-van operation into a thriving fleet of over 20 mobile grooming units in just eight years. Their deep passion for the mobile grooming industry has not only fueled their own success but has also helped countless groomers nationwide build profitable, sustainable careers.
Beyond scaling their business, Chris and Emily have mastered the key elements of long-term growth—developing effective hiring strategies, streamlining scheduling systems, and implementing smart, cost-efficient van maintenance practices across their entire fleet.
“I have owned my Wag’n Tails Pet Stylist Elite for over two years. I have a waiting list of new clients and plan to buy my second Pet Stylist Elite this year. My Wag’n Tails vehicle conveys the professional image that clients appreciate and have come to expect from my premium at-home grooming service.”
“Being a mobile groomer is great for numerous reasons. Some of the top benefits for me are: setting my own hours, working when I want to, and making as much money as I need. Another big plus is that the Pet Stylist Elite is really fun to drive!”
“There is life after the salon! My Wag’n Tails vehicle has proven to me that there is indeed life after the salon. I have rediscovered my craft in a relaxed and stress-free atmosphere, and I can now give my full attention to the pets in my care and their owners rather than to the ringing phones, client distractions, or daily commotion of a busy salon.”
“When I was 19 years old, I told my parents that I wanted to be a dog groomer. They told me to go out and get a real job. Well, after 20 years in corporate accounting, I spent my bonus on grooming school and now I have my very own mobile pet grooming business. I guess that I finally have a ‘real job’. I wish that I had done it 20 years ago.”