
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

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.
1500+
5 Star Reviews
34+
Vans On the Road
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

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.

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

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


