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A Passionate Community of Pet Groomers

Experience the convenience, quality, and care that have made DapperTails a leader in mobile pet grooming. With DapperTails, your pet receives the ultimate mobile grooming experience.

Convenience, comfort, and care all in one place.

The
DapperTails Story

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How it Began

Imagine a world where pet grooming comes to you, stress-free and tailored to your furry friend's needs. That's the reality we've created with DapperTails, formerly known as The Ruff Life. Our journey began in 2017 with a simple yet powerful vision: to revolutionize pet care by bringing top-notch grooming services directly to your doorstep.

 

Founded by the dynamic duo of Chris and Emily Elias, DapperTails combines entrepreneurial spirit with 15 years of grooming expertise. We're not just a business; we're a passion project dedicated to elevating pet care to new heights.

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Growth and Expansion

What started as a single grooming van has blossomed into a fleet of 18 state-of-the-art mobile salons. Today, we proudly serve thousands of satisfied clients across Long Island, Southeast Florida, and North Carolina. Our team of 25 talented professionals is committed to delivering nothing but the best for your beloved pets.

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A Family Affair

As a husband-and-wife team, we've mastered the art of balancing business growth with raising our two energetic boys. Every milestone we've achieved is a testament to our dedication, passion, and belief that mobile grooming should be a luxury experience for both pets and their owners.

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1500+

5 Star Reviews

 

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34+

Vans On the Road

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9+

Years in Business

The Groomers Behind the Wheels

Family Dynamic  

From Our Groomers

DapperTails Mobile Grooming makes pet care easy and stress-free. We bring professional grooming right to your door with a fully equipped mobile salon. Your pet gets one-on-one attention in a calm, clean setting. Our goal is happy pets, happy owners, and great results every time.

DapperTails Groomer Testimonials

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Marketa Jefferson

Franchise Recruitment

Marketa provides expert level grooming training as well as an intuitive eye for building the local community and attracting top talent.

Meet our Powerhouse Trainers

Erika Frisenda

Grooming & Operations Trainer

As our dedicated lead groomer trainer, Erika works closely with franchisees to ensure every grooming team upholds the highest standards.

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Ashley Miller

Florida-based Ashley is not only our operations manager, but our talented trainer for our nationwide company. 

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Guadalupe trains and mentors our grooming team to uphold the highest standards in safety, technique and client care.

Grooming & Operations Trainer

Guadalupe Sanchez

Grooming & Operations Trainer

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Everything your pet needs, all at your doorstep!

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Our skilled groomers are dedicated to your pet, ensuring a comfortable and enjoyable grooming experience!

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