Maryland mobile pet salon earns top recognition from The Maryland Small Business Examiner for its cage free, one on one approach to grooming, with a client roster so loyal the business is currently waitlist only
MARYLAND. Tidy Tails Mobile Grooming LLC, the fully equipped mobile pet salon known for its calm, cage free, one on one approach to dog grooming, has been named the Best Mobile Dog Groomer in Maryland for 2026 by The Maryland Small Business Examiner as part of its annual Best of Maryland Small Business Awards program.
The recognition celebrates a small business so beloved by its clients that, as of November 1, 2025, Tidy Tails has paused new client intake and operates by waitlist only. In an industry where openings are usually plentiful, that kind of demand says everything about the quality of the service. With the brand promise “A wag above the rest,” Tidy Tails has built a fiercely loyal Maryland following that keeps every spot on the schedule full.
A Mobile Salon Built Around the Pet’s Comfort
What sets Tidy Tails Mobile Grooming apart is the philosophy behind the business: every dog deserves a calm, stress free grooming experience. The fully equipped mobile salon comes directly to the client’s home, eliminating the car ride, the unfamiliar building, and the noise of a busy traditional salon. There are no ringing phones. There is no chorus of barking dogs. There is no kennel time before, during, or after the groom. Just a quiet, focused, one on one environment with the groomer the dog has come to trust.
For pets who get anxious in traditional salons, for senior dogs who struggle with car rides, for puppies who are still building their confidence, and for households juggling busy schedules, Tidy Tails offers exactly the kind of personalized service that has made mobile grooming one of the fastest growing categories in the pet care industry.
Meet Stephanie, the Owner Behind Tidy Tails
The heart of Tidy Tails Mobile Grooming is owner Stephanie, a professional pet groomer with more than a decade of hands on experience and a lifelong love of animals. Stephanie entered the animal industry in 2010 at a dog daycare and boarding facility, joined the pet grooming industry as a bather in 2011, and launched her career as a professional pet groomer in 2012. Over the last 13 years, she has gained hands on experience with a wide variety of breeds, and she continues her education by attending yearly seminars and expos.
Safety is Stephanie’s number one priority when it comes to the animals in her care. She is Pet CPR Certified and an AKC S.A.F.E. Certified Groomer, two credentials that pet parents look for and that distinguish her work in a field where formal certification is voluntary, not required.
When Stephanie is not grooming, she is at home with her husband John, their three children, and what she affectionately describes as a household zoo, complete with three dogs, a cat, two guinea pigs, and two parakeets. That kind of personal commitment to animals shines through in every appointment, and it is part of why Tidy Tails clients stay clients for life.
A Convenient, Latch Key Friendly Experience
Once a pet is an established Tidy Tails client, the salon offers a “latch key” service that lets the dog be pampered while their owner is at work or running errands. The mobile salon arrives, the groom is completed in a calm one on one environment, and the dog is returned to the home looking and feeling their best. It is the kind of small business level personal service that big chain salons simply cannot replicate.
Recognition Earned Through Maryland Pet Parent Loyalty
“Tidy Tails Mobile Grooming represents exactly what this award was created to recognize,” said a spokesperson for The Maryland Small Business Examiner. “A small, owner operated mobile salon where every client has a real relationship with their groomer, every appointment is treated like it matters, and the demand has grown so strong the business has had to close intake to protect the quality of service. That is what excellence looks like, and Stephanie has earned every bit of this recognition.”
Tidy Tails Mobile Grooming was selected for the 2026 Best of Maryland Small Business Award in recognition of exceptional mobile dog grooming, outstanding pet safety standards, and commitment to Maryland’s pet community.
About Tidy Tails Mobile Grooming
Tidy Tails Mobile Grooming LLC is a fully equipped mobile pet grooming salon serving Maryland pet parents. Founded and operated by professional groomer Stephanie, who is Pet CPR Certified and AKC S.A.F.E. Certified, the business offers cage free, one on one grooming services delivered directly to the client’s home. As of November 1, 2025, Tidy Tails is not accepting new clients and is operating by waitlist only.
To join the waitlist, text 443.339.3708 or visit www.tidytailsmobilegrooming.com. Follow Tidy Tails Mobile Grooming on Facebook at facebook.com/tidytailsmobilegroomingllc and on Instagram @tidytailsmobilegroomingllc.
About the Best of Maryland Small Business Awards
The Best of Maryland Small Business Awards, presented annually by The Maryland Small Business Examiner, recognize outstanding small businesses across the state for excellence in service, customer experience, and contribution to Maryland’s communities. Winners are selected through editorial review based on customer feedback, business reputation, longevity, and industry recognition.
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