Head To Tail Pet Spa

Name

Head To Tail Pet Spa

Legal name

Head To Tail Spa

Website

https://headtotailpetspa.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2002

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Head To Tail Pet Spa is a founder-owned dog and cat grooming salon in Saskatoon, Canada, operating since 2002 with 8 employees. It serves local pet owners with full grooming services, including Thera-Clean Microbubble therapy baths, on a per-visit direct-to-consumer basis.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Pet Grooming Services

NAICS

Pet Care (except Veterinary) Services (812910), Pet Care (except Veterinary) Services (81291)

akta.pro primary industry

Standard Full-Service Dog Grooming (HSANAAAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Standard Full-Service Cat Grooming (HSANAAAB), Bath & Brush Packages (HSANAAAC), Skin & Coat Therapy (Medicated/Hypoallergenic Shampoos) (HSANAAAL), Coat & Skin Conditioning Treatments (Deep Conditioning, Hot Oil) (HSANAGAG), Behavioral/Anxiety-Sensitive Senior Care (Quiet Suites/Separation Support) (HSANAJAJ), Nail Care (Trim/Grind/Paw Care) (HSANAAAF)

Keywords

• Pet grooming services
• Dog grooming
• Cat grooming
• Pet spa services
• Microbubble pet bath

Headquarters

HQ city

Saskatoon

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Dog Grooming Services: The company generates revenue primarily through pet grooming services for dogs and cats. Services are priced based on pet size (small, medium, large, extra-large), coat type, coat condition, matting level, and the specific service requested. Additional revenue comes from specialized treatments such as Thera-Clean Microbubble Baths, nail trimming, and add-on services.
2. Cat Grooming Services: Cat-specific grooming services including bath and nails, comb-out, lion clip, and mat removal. These services are priced based on cat size, coat condition, and service complexity.
3. Thera-Clean Microbubble Bath Treatments: Deep cleansing therapy bath treatments using microbubble technology, available as standalone service or add-on to other grooming services. Multi-pack options available (3-pack and 5-pack) for ongoing maintenance.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Head To Tail Pet Spa is a professional dog and cat grooming salon providing bathing, nail trimming, clipping, breed-specific hand scissor styling, and specialized treatments in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. Services are priced by pet size (Small, Medium, Large, Extra-Large) and coat condition, with a distinctive offering of Thera-Clean Microbubble therapy baths for chemical-free deep skin and coat cleansing. The salon serves puppies through senior pets and accommodates anxious or special-needs animals.

Product overview

Head To Tail Pet Spa is a pet grooming salon in Saskatoon offering a comprehensive range of grooming services for dogs and cats. The core offering includes various bathing and styling services (Thera-Clean Microbubble Bath, Bath & Nails, Bath & Tidy, Pet Clip, Breed Specific/Hand Scissor Grooming) along with specialized cat grooming services (Cat Bath and Nails, Cat Comb Out, Cat Lion Clip, Cat Shave Mats). Add-on services include Soft Paws nail caps, Express Groom sessions, and Sedation Groom through Central Animal Hospital. Services are priced by dog size (Small, Medium, Large, Extra-Large) with pricing varying by coat type and condition.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Bath & Nails A dog grooming service including bath with appropriate shampoo and conditioner, blow-dry, brushing, ear plucking (if applicable), and nail trim. Priced by breed size (Small $70+, Medium $80+, Large $90+, Extra-Large $110+).
• Bath & Tidy A comprehensive grooming package for dogs including bath, dry, light trimming of face, feet, sanitary area, and coat outline. Designed for dogs that do not need a full haircut.
• Pet Clip A full body clip using clipper blades to desired length with pads shaved, nails trimmed, ears plucked (if applicable) and cleaned, body shaved with clippers, and ears and tail trimmed. Optional scissor work for longer styles.
• Breed Specific / Hand Scissor Grooming Customized breed-specific haircuts and hand scissor styling for dogs requiring detailed breed-appropriate finishing work. Premium tier priced from $110 to $250 depending on size.
• Thera-Clean Microbubble Bath A deep-cleansing therapy bath using microscopic oxygen-rich bubbles (3-20 micrometers) that penetrate deep into hair follicles and pores to remove dirt, oils, allergens, and bacteria without chemicals. Available standalone ($80-$140 per bath by size) or as add-on, with 3-pack and 5-pack multi-pack options.
• Puppy First Grooming An introductory grooming package for puppies including bath, dry, brush, nail trim or grind, ear cleaning, and sanitary area care to introduce them to professional grooming.
• Cat Bath and Nails A gentle bath, dry, nail trim, and ear condition check for cats.
• Cat Comb Out Professional brushing and combing to remove dead hair and prevent matting, including nail trim and ear condition check.
• Cat Lion Clip A full body shave for cats leaving a mane, boots, and tail for easier maintenance and comfort. Includes nail trim and ear condition check.
• Cat Shave Mats Targeted mat removal from the belly or bum while keeping the cat's hair long. Includes nail trim and ear condition check.
• Soft Paws Application Gel nail caps applied to cats' or dogs' claws as a humane alternative to declawing, available in 30 colors to protect furniture and prevent scratching. Removed and replaced as nail grows every 4-6 weeks.
• Express Groom A one-on-one expedited grooming session that must be pre-booked for pet owners needing quick turnaround.
• Sedation Groom Coordinated grooming service with Central Animal Hospital for pets requiring veterinary sedation for safe grooming due to extreme anxiety or aggression. Typically a short, all-one-length clip for speed and comfort.
• In-Between Tidy Up A maintenance groom between full appointments including brush out to keep key areas neat without a bath.

Quantifiable outcome

• Deep skin cleansing that removes trapped dirt, oils, allergens, and bacteria from pores
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Thera-CleancoreTechnology or IntegrationThera-Clean provides the Microbubble System technology used at Head To Tail Pet Spa for deep cleansing therapy baths. The system generates microscopic bubbles from tap water to clean deep into pores and hair follicles without chemicals. Head To Tail is an authorized Thera-Clean provider.
• Central Animal HospitalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCentral Animal Hospital in Saskatoon provides veterinary supervision for sedation grooming services. Pets with extreme anxiety or aggression that cannot be groomed safely through regular methods are sedated under veterinary supervision at the hospital, then returned to Head To Tail for the actual grooming service.
• International Society of Canine Cosmetologists (ISCC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerISCC provides certification programs for pet groomers including Master Pet Stylist certification and Pet Safe Facility certification. Head To Tail's owner and salon hold ISCC certifications.
• TrustindexminorOthersTrustindex verifies that reviews on the Head To Tail website are original Google reviews, providing credibility verification for customer testimonials.
• ThreeBestRated.caminorGTM or Marketing PartnerThreeBestRated.ca is a directory and rating platform that recognizes top-rated businesses. Head To Tail is featured as one of Saskatoon's top three pet grooming services.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Dogtopia: Dogtopia is a dog daycare, boarding, and spa franchise with locations across North America. Comparable as a direct peer offering pet grooming/spa services within a multi-service pet care facility, though daycare/boarding is its primary focus.
• Healthy Spot: Healthy Spot operates premium pet grooming salons and daycares in select U.S. markets, with a focus on high-quality grooming and pet care. Comparable as a direct peer in the premium pet grooming space, though serving a different geographic market.
• Camp Bow Wow: Camp Bow Wow is a North American pet care franchise offering dog daycare, boarding, and grooming services. Comparable as a direct peer in multi-service pet care, with grooming as a complementary service to its primary daycare/boarding business.
• Aussie Pet Mobile: Aussie Pet Mobile is a mobile pet grooming franchise offering in-home dog and cat grooming services. Comparable as a direct peer in pet grooming services, with a different delivery model (mobile vs. brick-and-mortar) but the same core service category.

Emerging players

• Wag!: Wag! is a pet services platform offering dog walking, pet sitting, and grooming services through its mobile app. Comparable as an emerging player in pet services with overlapping grooming offerings, though primarily tech-enabled service marketplace.
• Rover: Rover is an online marketplace connecting pet owners with pet sitters, dog walkers, and groomers. Comparable as an emerging player in pet services with partial overlap in grooming service brokering, though its primary focus is pet sitting and walking.

Broad incumbents

• PetSmart: PetSmart operates a large network of pet retail stores with in-store grooming salons. It is comparable as a broad incumbent offering pet grooming services at scale, though as part of a much wider pet retail portfolio rather than a specialty grooming focus.
• Petco: Petco operates full-service grooming salons within its pet retail stores, offering both dog and cat grooming. Comparable as a broad incumbent in pet grooming services with overlapping service offerings, though distributed across a national retail footprint.
• Pet Valu: Pet Valu is a Canadian specialty pet retailer offering grooming services at many of its locations. Comparable as a broad incumbent in Canadian pet services with overlapping grooming offerings, particularly relevant given the same Canadian market footprint.

Others

• Central Animal Hospital: Central Animal Hospital is a veterinary clinic in Saskatoon that partners with Head To Tail to provide sedation grooming services. Comparable as an adjacent partner in the pet care ecosystem rather than a direct competitor, enabling the subject company's specialized sedation service offering.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/HeadToTailPetSpa
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/head-to-tail-pet-spa

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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