Now booking in St. Louis, University City, Maplewood, Webster Groves, Creve Coeur, Clayton, Ladue.
Prices starting at $25
Full mobile baths, desheds, and haircuts coming soon.
Insured. Small. Locally owned.
Your Pets' Business is my Business.
Waggy Daddys is insured, the van is titled, and services are open for booking. Now booking mobile nail trims, dog walking, pet check-ins, doggy taxi, and poop pickup.
Full mobile baths and haircuts are coming soon as the grooming van build is completed.
Standard service area is within 10 miles of 63113 / 63112. Extended distance may be available by request with a $5–$25+ travel fee depending on distance.
Waggy Daddys was built by a dog groomer who got tired of watching anxious dogs get rushed, seniors get pushed too hard, and pet owners hand over their trust without knowing what's happening behind closed doors.
I’m Murphy, a Midwest-raised, LGBTQ+ business owner, lifelong animal protector, and professional dog groomer. I built Waggy Daddys for the pets who need patience, the owners who need peace of mind, and the groomers who deserve a better industry.
This is gentle personalized pet care with teeth, dirty hands, dog hair, and zero shortcuts.
My name is Murphy.
I’m a Midwest kid who grew up rooting for the underdog. I was the kid feeding strays, raising tadpoles in the backyard, and sneaking lizards into my pockets because I couldn’t stand the thought of something small getting hurt.
I’ve always been a protector. That’s why Waggy Daddys exists.
Waggy Daddys LLC is small, LGBTQ-owned, and built by hand. After years as a professional groomer, I’ve seen what happens when anxious dogs, seniors, and sensitive pets get treated like numbers. I’ve seen people who weren’t right for this work handed sharp tools and scared dogs. I’ve watched good groomers lose their passion under speed, burnout, and pressure. I’ve seen how much trust pet owners hand over at the door, and how quietly that trust can be broken behind closed doors.
I wanted something different.
This business is for the dog who needs an extra minute. The senior who can’t stand forever. The anxious pet who needs patience without the pressure of a busy shop. The busy family who wants to know their animal is being handled with actual individual care.
We’re not trying to be the biggest. We’re trying to be the one your dog trusts.
My goal is bigger than grooming. I want Waggy Daddys to help STL shelters get dirty dogs clean and into homes, create better jobs for groomers, offer real hands-on training, and prove this industry doesn’t have to chew people up to keep dogs looking good.
Every part of Waggy Daddys comes from love, dirty hands, dog hair, and the imagination of that kid with lizards in their pockets.
This is for the pets. This is for the people who love them. And this is for the next generation of groomers who deserve better.
Your Pets’ Business Is My Business.
How Booking Works
1. Send a request
Tell me what service you need, your pet’s size, temperament, and location.
2. I follow up
I’ll confirm pricing, availability, and whether the service is the right fit.
3. Waggy Daddys comes to you
Your pet gets calm, one-on-one care built around safety, patience, and trust.
Proof of current rabies vaccination may be required before services are confirmed.
