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DOGGY STYLE PET GROOMING

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DOGGY STYLE PET GROOMING
Legal namestring
The Dogfather, Inc.
Websiteurl
doggiestylesgrooming.com
Company typeenum
Private
Founded yearint
2000
Descriptiontext

Doggy Style Pet Grooming, operating under the legal entity The Dogfather, Inc., is a Southern Connecticut-based pet grooming service founded in 2000 by Keith and Cheryl. Following the founders' retirement in 2024, the business was acquired by Top Dog Holdings and integrated into the broader Top Dog Family network alongside Dogfather mobile grooming and Dogfather salon locations in Stratford and Meriden. The company serves individual pet owners across Southern Connecticut through four salon locations in Shelton, Stratford, Meriden, and Fairfield, plus a mobile grooming unit that travels to customer premises.

Operating statusenum
Operating
Ownership categoryenum
Headcount rangeband
1–10
akta.pro rankint
HeadquartersTOOELE, Utah, United States
HQ citystring
TOOELE, Utah
HQ countrystring
United States
HQ regionstring
North America
Markets served

Serves global market

Offices5 records

Each record includes

City, Country, Type, Description, Source

Keyword5 values
pet grooming services, mobile pet grooming, dog grooming salon, pet bathing services, dog nail trimming
Industry3 codes
1Standard Full-Service Dog Grooming
CodeHSANAAAAPrimaryYes
2Nail Care (Trim/Grind/Paw Care)
CodeHSANAAAFPrimaryNo
3Teeth Brushing & Breath Care
CodeHSANAAAHPrimaryNo
NAICS code1 code
  • Pet Care (except Veterinary) Services812910
Product category
Pet Grooming Services
GTM motion1 record

Each record includes

Type, Description, Source

Revenue model1 record
1Pet Grooming Services
TypeTransaction Fee
Description

One-time and recurring grooming appointments for dogs and cats including baths, haircuts, nail trimming, ear cleaning, de-shedding, and dental care. Revenue generated through per-visit transaction fees. Some customers return regularly (every 6 weeks) indicating repeat purchase behavior.

dogfathergrooming.com
Marketing channels4 records

Each record includes

Title, Type, Stage, Description, Source

Distribution channels3 records

Each record includes

Title, Type, Scope, Target buyer, Description, Source

Cost components4 values
Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain
Pricing details1 tier
1Standard Grooming Services
ModelUnit PricingBilling cadencePay-as-you-go
Notes

Quote-based pricing; specific rates not publicly disclosed. First-time customers receive 20% discount with code TRYDF20.

dogfathergrooming.com
GTM typeB2C
B2C
Offering typeServices
Services
Core offering1 text field

Doggie Style Pet Grooming is a pet grooming service business operating in Southern Connecticut, providing in-salon grooming at multiple physical locations and mobile grooming that travels to customers. Services span full-body grooming including baths, haircuts, nail trimming, ear cleaning, de-shedding, coat whitening, hand scissoring, hydro massage luxury baths, and dental care for dogs and cats. The business is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Top Dog Holdings, operating under the Dogfather/Doggie Styles brand.

Differentiator
Functional benefit
Problem solved
Product overview1 text field

The Dogfather Grooming is a pet grooming company operating as a platform of multiple service channels under Top Dog Holdings. The portfolio includes Dogfather Mobile Grooming (on-site grooming at customer locations), Dogfather Salon Grooming (in-salon services at Stratford and Meriden locations), and Doggie Styles Shelton Salon (an acquired brand continuing operations in Shelton). The company serves Southern Connecticut with grooming services for dogs and cats, including baths, haircuts, nail trimming, ear cleaning, de-shedding treatments, and coat whitening. Bookings are managed through the Dogfather Grooming website and appointment scheduling system.

Product and service3 records
1Dogfather Mobile Grooming
CategoryMobile pet grooming
Description

On-site pet grooming service in which professional groomers travel to the customer's location to provide grooming services including bathing, haircuts, nail trimming, and ear cleaning for dogs and cats in Southern Connecticut.

2Dogfather Salon Grooming
CategorySalon pet grooming
Description

In-salon pet grooming services delivered at the Stratford (360 East Main Street) and Meriden (477 South Broad Street) Connecticut locations under the Dogfather brand, providing professional grooming in a fixed salon environment.

3Doggie Styles Shelton Salon
CategorySalon pet grooming
Description

Pet grooming salon at 210 Leavenworth Rd, Shelton, CT 06484, offering full-service grooming including baths, haircuts, nail trimming, ear cleaning, de-shedding, coat whitening, hand scissoring, hydro massage luxury baths, and dental care. Operated as a retained brand under Top Dog Holdings.

Scale indicator3 records

Each record includes

Type, Value, Description, Source

Partnership1 partner
1Top Dog Holdings
Strategic tierCoreTypeOthers
Description

Doggie Styles was acquired by Top Dog Holdings, joining the Top Dog Family alongside Dogfather mobile grooming and Dogfather salon locations in Stratford and Meriden. The founders Keith and Cheryl retired, transitioning ownership to ensure continuity of service. The acquisition provides additional support and resources while preserving the local Doggie Styles brand experience.

Recent move6 records

Each record includes

Date, Type, Title, Description, Source

Expansion highlight5 records

Each record includes

Type, Description

Peers8 records
1Wag N' Wash
TypeEmerging player
Description

Natural pet retail and self-wash/grooming concept; comparable as a pet care services retailer targeting health-conscious pet owners.

2Camp Bow Wow
TypeEmerging player
Description

Franchised dog daycare and boarding operator that has expanded into grooming services; relevant as a multi-location pet services platform with overlapping customer base.

3Petco Grooming
TypeBroad incumbent
Description

National pet retailer offering in-store grooming salons and mobile services in select markets; competes for the same dog grooming customers but as part of a much broader retail footprint.

4Barkbus
TypeDirect peer
Description

On-demand mobile dog grooming service operating in multiple U.S. metros; comparable to Dogfather mobile unit in convenience-driven model and premium positioning.

5Dogtopia
TypeEmerging player
Description

National dog daycare, boarding, and spa franchise with grooming add-ons; comparable as a multi-service pet care platform targeting the same Southern CT suburban pet owner.

6Aussie Pet Mobile
TypeDirect peer
Description

National mobile pet grooming franchise that travels to customer locations—directly comparable to Dogfather's mobile grooming service in both delivery model and target customer.

7Woofie's
TypeDirect peer
Description

Mobile pet care franchise offering grooming, walking, and sitting services—matches Doggie Styles/Dogfather's blended salon + mobile pet services approach.

8PetSmart Grooming
TypeBroad incumbent
Description

Large pet retail chain with in-store grooming salons; overlaps with Doggie Styles' full-service grooming but serves customers primarily through its retail storefronts.

Market position
Strengths4 records

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Headline, Details, Source

Weaknesses4 records

Each record includes

Headline, Details, Source

Competitive moat3 records

Each record includes

Type, Details

Key risks5 records

Each record includes

Headline, Details, Source

Key highlights5 records

Each record includes

Headline, Details, Source

Customer concentration

Classification, Details

Named customers1 record

Each record includes

Name, Industry, Type, Use case, Source, UUID

Segment1 record

Each record includes

Title, Type, Primary, Description, Pain point addressed, Use case, Source

Ideal customer profile1 record

Each record includes

Profile, Firmographic size, Sales motion, Sales cycle length, Buying structure, Purchase trigger, Buyer persona, Geography, Industry vertical, Primary use case, Description, Pain points, Evidence proof points, Target buyer

Technology focused
No
API detail
Has APIbool
No

Docs URL, Description

AI maturity
App detail

Has app

Core technology
Revenue estimate
Valuation estimate
Number of profiles
Profiles1 record

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Name, Designation, Designation category, Overview, Profile commentary, Source

Subsidiaries1 record

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Name, Acquired on, Relationship type, Type, Business focus

No data
Funding overview

Funding stage, Last funding date, Total funding USD

Funding rounds

Each record includes

Round, Amount USD, Date, Pre money valuation, Total investors, Investors, News

Investors

Each record includes

Name, Type, Date of entry, Rounds participated, Website

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M&A

Each record includes

Name, Acquisition type, Announced date, Completed date, Status, Website, News

Investment

Each record includes

Name, Round, Announced date, Lead investor, Website, News

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DOGGY STYLE PET GROOMING

Pet Grooming Servicesdoggiestylesgrooming.com

What DOGGY STYLE PET GROOMING does

Doggy Style Pet Grooming, operating under the legal entity The Dogfather, Inc., is a Southern Connecticut-based pet grooming service founded in 2000 by Keith and Cheryl. Following the founders' retirement in 2024, the business was acquired by Top Dog Holdings and integrated into the broader Top Dog Family network alongside Dogfather mobile grooming and Dogfather salon locations in Stratford and Meriden. The company serves individual pet owners across Southern Connecticut through four salon locations in Shelton, Stratford, Meriden, and Fairfield, plus a mobile grooming unit that travels to customer premises.

DOGGY STYLE PET GROOMING firmographics

Firmographics
Name
DOGGY STYLE PET GROOMING
Legal name
The Dogfather, Inc.
Website
https://doggiestylesgrooming.com
Company type
Private
Founded year
2000
Operating status
Operating
Headcount range
1–10 employees
Ownership category
akta.pro rank

DOGGY STYLE PET GROOMING industry classification

Industry
Product category
Pet Grooming Services
NAICS
Pet Care (except Veterinary) Services (812910)
akta.pro primary industry
Standard Full-Service Dog Grooming (HSANAAAA)
akta.pro secondary industries
Nail Care (Trim/Grind/Paw Care) (HSANAAAF), Teeth Brushing & Breath Care (HSANAAAH)

Keywords

  • Pet grooming services
  • Mobile pet grooming
  • Dog grooming salon
  • Pet bathing services
  • Dog nail trimming

Where DOGGY STYLE PET GROOMING is headquartered

Location

Headquarters

HQ city
TOOELE, Utah
HQ country
United States
HQ region
North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

DOGGY STYLE PET GROOMING business model

Business model
GTM type
B2C
Offering type
Services
Cost components
Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

  1. Pet Grooming Services: One-time and recurring grooming appointments for dogs and cats including baths, haircuts, nail trimming, ear cleaning, de-shedding, and dental care. Revenue generated through per-visit transaction fees. Some customers return regularly (every 6 weeks) indicating repeat purchase behavior.

Pricing tiers

ModelBillingPrice
Unit PricingPay-as-you-goStandard Grooming Services

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

DOGGY STYLE PET GROOMING product offering

Product offering

Core offering

Doggie Style Pet Grooming is a pet grooming service business operating in Southern Connecticut, providing in-salon grooming at multiple physical locations and mobile grooming that travels to customers. Services span full-body grooming including baths, haircuts, nail trimming, ear cleaning, de-shedding, coat whitening, hand scissoring, hydro massage luxury baths, and dental care for dogs and cats. The business is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Top Dog Holdings, operating under the Dogfather/Doggie Styles brand.

Product overview

The Dogfather Grooming is a pet grooming company operating as a platform of multiple service channels under Top Dog Holdings. The portfolio includes Dogfather Mobile Grooming (on-site grooming at customer locations), Dogfather Salon Grooming (in-salon services at Stratford and Meriden locations), and Doggie Styles Shelton Salon (an acquired brand continuing operations in Shelton). The company serves Southern Connecticut with grooming services for dogs and cats, including baths, haircuts, nail trimming, ear cleaning, de-shedding treatments, and coat whitening. Bookings are managed through the Dogfather Grooming website and appointment scheduling system.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

  • Dogfather Mobile Grooming On-site pet grooming service in which professional groomers travel to the customer's location to provide grooming services including bathing, haircuts, nail trimming, and ear cleaning for dogs and cats in Southern Connecticut.
  • Dogfather Salon Grooming In-salon pet grooming services delivered at the Stratford (360 East Main Street) and Meriden (477 South Broad Street) Connecticut locations under the Dogfather brand, providing professional grooming in a fixed salon environment.
  • Doggie Styles Shelton Salon Pet grooming salon at 210 Leavenworth Rd, Shelton, CT 06484, offering full-service grooming including baths, haircuts, nail trimming, ear cleaning, de-shedding, coat whitening, hand scissoring, hydro massage luxury baths, and dental care. Operated as a retained brand under Top Dog Holdings.

Companies that use DOGGY STYLE PET GROOMING

Customer profile

Named customers1 record

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

DOGGY STYLE PET GROOMING technology and API

Technology

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API
No
API docs
API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

DOGGY STYLE PET GROOMING partnerships and signals

Strategic signal

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

  • Top Dog HoldingscoreOthersDoggie Styles was acquired by Top Dog Holdings, joining the Top Dog Family alongside Dogfather mobile grooming and Dogfather salon locations in Stratford and Meriden. The founders Keith and Cheryl retired, transitioning ownership to ensure continuity of service. The acquisition provides additional support and resources while preserving the local Doggie Styles brand experience.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

DOGGY STYLE PET GROOMING competitors and assessment

Company assessment

Emerging players

  • Wag N' Wash: Natural pet retail and self-wash/grooming concept; comparable as a pet care services retailer targeting health-conscious pet owners.
  • Camp Bow Wow: Franchised dog daycare and boarding operator that has expanded into grooming services; relevant as a multi-location pet services platform with overlapping customer base.
  • Dogtopia: National dog daycare, boarding, and spa franchise with grooming add-ons; comparable as a multi-service pet care platform targeting the same Southern CT suburban pet owner.

Broad incumbents

  • Petco Grooming: National pet retailer offering in-store grooming salons and mobile services in select markets; competes for the same dog grooming customers but as part of a much broader retail footprint.
  • PetSmart Grooming: Large pet retail chain with in-store grooming salons; overlaps with Doggie Styles' full-service grooming but serves customers primarily through its retail storefronts.

Direct peers

  • Barkbus: On-demand mobile dog grooming service operating in multiple U.S. metros; comparable to Dogfather mobile unit in convenience-driven model and premium positioning.
  • Aussie Pet Mobile: National mobile pet grooming franchise that travels to customer locations—directly comparable to Dogfather's mobile grooming service in both delivery model and target customer.
  • Woofie's: Mobile pet care franchise offering grooming, walking, and sitting services—matches Doggie Styles/Dogfather's blended salon + mobile pet services approach.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

DOGGY STYLE PET GROOMING social profiles

Digital presence

DOGGY STYLE PET GROOMING financial estimates

Financial estimate

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

DOGGY STYLE PET GROOMING leadership team

Management profile

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

DOGGY STYLE PET GROOMING subsidiaries and ownership

Company hierarchy

Subsidiaries1 record

DOGGY STYLE PET GROOMING funding detail

Funding detail

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

DOGGY STYLE PET GROOMING M&A and investment

M&A and investment

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about DOGGY STYLE PET GROOMING

What does DOGGY STYLE PET GROOMING do?

Doggie Style Pet Grooming is a pet grooming service business operating in Southern Connecticut, providing in-salon grooming at multiple physical locations and mobile grooming that travels to customers. Services span full-body grooming including baths, haircuts, nail trimming, ear cleaning, de-shedding, coat whitening, hand scissoring, hydro massage luxury baths, and dental care for dogs and cats. The business is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Top Dog Holdings, operating under the Dogfather/Doggie Styles brand.

Is DOGGY STYLE PET GROOMING a public or private company?

DOGGY STYLE PET GROOMING is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently operating.

When was DOGGY STYLE PET GROOMING founded?

DOGGY STYLE PET GROOMING was founded in 2000. It employs 1 to 10 people.

Where is DOGGY STYLE PET GROOMING based?

DOGGY STYLE PET GROOMING is headquartered in TOOELE, Utah, United States, in the North America region.

How does DOGGY STYLE PET GROOMING make money?

One revenue line is on record: pet Grooming Services.

Who are DOGGY STYLE PET GROOMING's main competitors?

Emerging players on record are Wag N' Wash, Camp Bow Wow and Dogtopia. Broad incumbents are Petco Grooming and PetSmart Grooming. Direct peers are Barkbus, Aussie Pet Mobile and Woofie's.

Does DOGGY STYLE PET GROOMING have an API?

No public API is recorded for DOGGY STYLE PET GROOMING.

What industry is DOGGY STYLE PET GROOMING in?

DOGGY STYLE PET GROOMING's product category is Pet Grooming Services. Its primary akta.pro industry code is HSANAAAA, Standard Full-Service Dog Grooming, with a secondary code of HSANAAAF, Nail Care (Trim/Grind/Paw Care). Its NAICS code is 812910.

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