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Who We Are
The Friendliest Dog Groomers In Southern Connecticut
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The Friendliest Dog Groomers In Southern Connecticut Why Choose us
The Friendliest Dog Groomers In Southern Connecticut
Hydro Massage Luxury Bath
Hand Scissoring
Ear Cleanse
Coat Whitening Shampoo
De-Shedding
Nail Clip
Grooming and Dental Care
We love our pets, but pets get dirty.Our pet-loving team treat your pets gently and with great care as they wash, trim and groom them. We send your buddy home happy, looking and feeling their absolute best.
Grooming Myths
Do You Believe These?
“Some dog breeds don’t shed.”
“Pets need baths only infrequently.”
Bathing every week or two (a typical vet recommendation for pets with skin issues) not only helps your dog or cat shed less and smell better, but also works to help prevent or manage certain skin diseases. The key is to ask your vet for grooming suggestions, or leave it to a professional Groomer.
“People shampoo is just as good as pet shampoo.”
Human Shampoos and pet shampoos are not created equal. That’s because dog and cat skin and human skin are not alike in many ways. For starters, human skin is more acidic than pet skin. Then there’s the fact that we have sweat glands all over our skin, while similar glands in dogs, for example, are only on the foot pads. The skin is a major organ that plays a huge role in immunological defense. By using human shampoos, we may strip oils and dry the top layers of an animal’s skin, thereby compromising the body’s natural barrier against infection.
Top Dog Holdings Acquires Dogfather Grooming, Fast-Tracking Growth Across the Northeast
Stratford, Connecticut
November 19, 2025
Top Dog Holdings is pleased to announce the acquisition of Dogfather Grooming, a leading mobile and salon grooming company serving pet families across the Northeast.
Founded in 2006 by Matt Harwood, Dogfather Grooming has grown from a single van into a trusted regional brand that will celebrate its 20th anniversary in 2026. Matt will remain an Owner and Partner, staying close to day-to-day operations and helping guide this next stage of growth.
Today, Dogfather Grooming operates 25 fully equipped mobile vans and two premium salons in Stratford and Meriden, Connecticut. Some clients prefer a van at their doorstep. Others love the spa-like, luxury salon experience. Either way, every dog receives one-on-one attention in a calm, low-stress environment.
As Dogfather Grooming moves forward under Top Dog Holdings, the company is focused on three practical priorities:
- Expanding coverage so more communities across the Northeast can access mobile and salon grooming.
- Investing in groomer training and support to ensure quality and safety remain high as demand grows.
- Partnering with established independent salons that already deliver a premium, high-touch experience.
Independent salon owners who are thinking about their next chapter will find clear, concrete options with us. We aim to be a buyer that:
- Respects your brand and your team.
- Keeps your staff employed and growing.
- Protects the client experience you’ve spent years building.
Owners interested in a confidential conversation about joining the Dogfather Grooming family can contact Partner & Head of HR, Marie Koenig, at the email below.
Leadership for the Next Chapter
Founder Matt Harwood will guide Dogfather Grooming’s next phase of growth with the support of Partner & Head of Operations, Joseph Bereski, and Partner & Head of HR, Marie Koenig.