At Salty Dawg Pet Salon + Bakery, we set out to redefine what pet grooming should be: a stress-free, transparent, and enjoyable experience for pets and their parents alike.
At Salty Dawg Pet Salon + Bakery, we set out to redefine what pet grooming should be: a stress-free, transparent, and enjoyable experience for pets and their parents alike.
We noticed that traditional grooming shops often left pets behind closed doors for long, stressful hours. We knew there had to be a better way—one that put pets’ well-being and comfort first.
Salty Dawg Pet Salon + Bakery is a boutique pet grooming franchise that blends professional salon care with an open, stress-free environment. Founded by beauty and hair industry veterans, the brand brings a human-salon experience to dogs using a positive-energy culture, high sanitation standards, and transparent "open layout" grooming spaces.
Core Services Offered
Full Groom Service: A complete head-to-tail transformation that combines all bath and tidy essentials with a custom coat cut tailored to your dog's breed, size, and personality.
Dog Wash Service: A comprehensive spa bath including a specialty blueberry facial, deep-cleaning shampoo matched to the dog's coat type, ear cleaning, nail trim, and a full brush-and-blowout.
Tidy Service: Targeted maintenance between full grooms, including facial trims, paw pad trims, tail and sanitary trims, and nail clipping.
A-La-Carte & Add-On Services: Individual add-ons such as de-shedding treatments, de-matting, dental brushing, show cuts, nail painting, and pet-safe hair dye.
Pawstry Palace Bakery & Boutique: In-store bakery serving human-grade, natural dog treats, crunchy biscuits, and soft chews alongside curated pet toys, accessories, and home grooming supplies.
Brand Culture & Differentiators
"Be Nice (Or Else!)" Culture: Inspired by Paul Mitchell Schools' positive-energy culture, focusing on gentle, compassionate handling so pets feel safe and calm.
Open & Stress-Free Environment: Designed without hidden backrooms, avoiding long cage hours and high-stress stays.
Charitable Giving: Co-founders actively support animal-related non-profit organizations (such as the American Humane Society and Best Friends Animal Society) and community shelter outreach.