Grooming is more than just aesthetics; it’s an essential part of our dogs’ overall health and wellness. Regular grooming has many physical benefits including skin and coat health, comfort and freedom of movement from painful matting and overgrown nails. Regular grooming can also help with early detection of abnormalities, and ensure their coat’s natural ability to self regulate body temperature when free from a packed undercoat. There are many, often overlooked, mental and emotional benefits as well, including skill-building, establishing trust and bonds with others outside of the household, socialization, and learning to be handled for necessary maintenance. Your professional groomer is a pet care ally and an essential member of your pet’s wrap-around care team!

Wag And Wander is 100% committed to the safety and well-being of every pet in our care, which is considered in every decision we make. Our core values are the foundation of Wag and Wander and are the driving force in the structure of our business model. We don’t believe in a one size fits all approach to grooming; we view each pet as an individual, with their own unique needs. We take pride in our commitment to coat preservation, healthy and sustainable grooming practices, and in creating an environment where pets feel safe and comfortable.

Our commitment to your pup’s positive experience is reflected in how our services are structured. Our services are designed to be an investment into building a strong, positive foundation for lifelong necessary maintenance. Consistency of care is our mission in every interaction with your furry family member, and we offer encouragement, praise, and pet-parent approved rewards while we move through each phase of the grooming session. Transparency and honest communication is our goal. We aim to demystify the grooming process by taking notes throughout each session and report on observations, products used, grooming methods, reactions and behaviors, and goals for next session. This important step will ensure both pet-parent and groomer are on the same page and provide a reference point for future appointments. Wag and Wander will always strive to meet the individual needs of each pet, wherever they are!

“As a second-generation groomer, I have spent almost my entire life in a grooming salon, and 18 years working in a professional capacity. Throughout my career I often envisioned “in a perfect world” scenarios, in which the environment and structure could be perfectly tailored to provide the best experience for both human and animal. Wag and Wander is a culmination of all of my hopes and goals for my dream business, nearly two decades in the making”!