Mobile Grooming News

CAN’T AFFORD A NEW SALON? UPDATE YOUR EXISTING SALON.
ODYSSEY LAUNCHES A NEW PROGRAM FOR 2009

Odyssey Mobile Grooming of Wharton New Jersey starts off 2009 with a “Recession Buster” program. Due to current economic conditions mobile groomers are considering new ways to cut costs or delay spending money on a new mobile grooming salon. Grooming Salon owners are also more cautious about going mobile or adding mobile grooming to their services.

For Mobile Groomers with existing vans Odyssey offers a solution. Whether it is an Odyssey salon, a competitor’s unit or even a home built Odyssey can update or improve your interior, exterior, plumbing, electrical, ventilation or any other part of your van to offer you a more dependable unit or just to freshen up an older salon. Just like your home, Odyssey offers:

* Cabinetry, tubs, cages, new or additional storage cabinets
* New floors, walls, cab to grooming area partitions and more
* Fresh and waste water systems, repair leaky plumbing, new stainless tubs and hot
water heaters
* Electrical system repairs, updates, generators and inverter conversions so your salon
is safe and dependable
* New exterior graphics, fiberglass tops, windows, running boards, suspension
modifications and even body and paint repairs

Manufacturing Mobile Grooming Salons for 30 years makes Odyssey the most diversified and experienced conversion company in the country. In 2008 Odyssey premiered their “Greenest Grooming Salon” which offers the groomer an inverter and battery system requiring no generator or plugging in at your customer’s location and this year their “Renovation Program.” If your salon is in good mechanical shape, you love your van and want to get more years of dependable use contact Odyssey Mobile Grooming, they bring the artistry of salon stylists to pet lovers homes and provides the technical creativity on wheels to get them there.

Celebrating our 30th year
“We’ll make your Mobile Grooming Salon best in show.”

For more information, contact:
Odyssey Mobile Grooming Conversions
317 Richard Mine Rd. Wharton, NJ 07885
Phone# 800-535-9441 Fax# 973-328-2639
Web site: www.odysseymobilegrooming.com E-mail sales@odysseymobilegrooming.com

Encore Set For November 9-10, 2009 at the Wag’n Tails facilities. Attendee Feedback From August Seminar Requested Two Day Format For More Depth.

Granger, Indiana September 1, 2009

Due to demand for another seminar to be held, Wag’n Tails Mobile Grooming Conversions in Granger, Indiana and founder Dina Perry, America’s top mobile grooming expert added another in depth, two day mobile grooming seminar experience to the schedule for 2009.

Identical in content to the August seminar, the encore seminar has been reformatted to a two day event in response to feedback from previous attendees’ desire for more time to focus on certain areas in even greater depth. Wag’n Tails is long known for listening to their customers and responding to their needs.

Attendees will be given an intimate tour of Wag’n Tails state of the art manufacturing facilities to see the vans in the various stages of construction. There will also be completely finished models for them to examine closely.

Perry, awarded “Groomer of the Century” by the Cardinal Crystal Awards, operated a very successful 22 unit, 3 county mobile grooming business and has been deeply involved in the mobile grooming industry since 1975.

“This is an educational opportunity that you just can’t get anywhere else-from anyone else” remarked Dennis Gnetz, Wag’n Tails president.

Perry’s seminar ties the entire mobile grooming business model together in a two day format designed to inform and enlighten the attendee like no other seminar-and no other presenter can. Perry has “been there and done that” and will share all of her expertise.

“People ask me what type of person can benefit from this seminar. I tell them anyone considering mobile pet grooming, anyone mobile now that is considering expanding their business, anyone mobile grooming that needs to be re-energized or anyone thinking of adding mobile grooming to a shop, boarding facility, day care or other pet related business” Perry said.

Comments from a participant that attended in August said that Dina’s seminar has “given me the confidence to take it to the next level.” Another said she “enjoyed the tour of the assembly plant plus I gained lots of good information and ideas to add to my business as soon as I get home.” Yet another attendee wrote “There’s one word that comes to mind when I think about Wag’n Tails…Excellent!” A shop owner said “I found this seminar extremely valuable to my future goals. For 25 years I’ve been the owner of a very busy shop and I’m ready to transition into mobile grooming.”

The cost of the seminar is $199 per person but if any attendee purchases a new Wag’n Tails van or trailer within 90 days after the seminar, Wag’n Tails will refund the seminar cost plus up to $300 in travel expense reimbursement.

Seminar participants keep the 145 page seminar workbook to use as a resource for handling any mobile grooming situation.

If attendees want to make a mini vacation out of the trip to the seminar, Wag’n Tails can direct them to nearby indoor water parks, Amish Acres attractions and shopping, hot air balloon rides, winery tours, casinos and much, much more.

Register by calling Jenny at 800-513-0304. Wag’n Tails will provide a list of area hotels and airlines that fly into the nearby South Bend Regional Airport.

Perry’s seminar is limited to 30 attendees maximum.

Details of Dina Perry’s Comprehensive Mobile Grooming Seminar can be seen at www.wagntails.com/seminar

Huber Pineda Wins Wag’n Tails Endurance Sprinter Grooming Van in “GROOMER HAS IT” Season 2 Reality Show

Pineda Launching His Mobile Grooming Business in Hollywood

Granger, Indiana, August 7, 2009--Huber Pineda recently earned the title of “Groomer of the Year” by the judges on “The Groomer Has It” reality television show season 2 on the Animal Planet network.

Pineda recently took delivery of the grand prize, a brand new Wag’n Tails Mobile Conversions Endurance Sprinter grooming van. The Wag’n Tails Endurance is the greenest grooming van available today because it uses hybrid power to operate the grooming salon in the form of a battery/inverter system combined with a highly durable, fuel sipping diesel generator. “Our Endurance maximizes efficiency without sacrificing power and productivity” said Wag’n Tails President, Dennis Gnetz. “Huber will be super efficient in terms of fuel economy. He’ll be just as productive as he would be in a grooming shop because the generator will provide him all the power he needs to operate the high velocity dryer and other high powered equipment we put in every Wag’n Tails” Gnetz added.

“Delivering new vans to happy owners is the best part of my job” said John Stockman, Wag’n Tails National Sales Manager. “But this delivery was extra special for Huber and for me. I’ve never seen anyone that was more excited or happier than he was. He was just so thrilled to see his new Endurance” said Stockman.
Pineda just attended Wag’n Tails founder, Dina Perry’s comprehensive mobile grooming business seminar at Wag’n Tails headquarters. He found the experience to be invaluable in launching his new business in Hollywood. “It was very informative and I’m very glad I attended. This will make my business successful faster and it has really boosted my confidence. Thank you for everything Wag’n Tails!”
Pineda plans to start his business in Hollywood soon. “I’m looking forward to getting this beautiful van on the road. I will be taking full advantage of all the wonderful support Wag’n Tails offers all of their clients!” he said.

Wag’n Tails Mobile Conversions manufactures and sells mobile pet grooming vehicles to pet groomers worldwide. Visit Wag’n Tails on the web at www.wagntails.com. For more information, or to schedule an interview on this topic with Dennis Gnetz, please call 800-513-0304 or email dennis@wagntails.com.

Comprehensive Mobile Grooming Seminar by Dina Perry Well Received by All Attendees

Held At Wag’n Tails Headquarters On August 1, 2009

Granger, Indiana, August 7, 2009 - For the 24 pet grooming business owners, groomers and entrepreneurs, August 1, 2009 was a banner day. Their attendance at Dina Perry’s all-encompassing mobile grooming business seminar was deemed to be a fantastic investment in their careers. During the seminar, the attendees learned about every aspect of mobile grooming business operations from the foremost authority on the subject, Wag’n Tails founder and “Groomer of the Century”, Dina Perry.

Dina covered the gamut from pricing to routing and scheduling to expanding their businesses by adding vans to the fleet. One attendee commented that Dina’s seminar has “given me the confidence to take it to the next level.” Another said she “enjoyed the tour of the assembly plant plus I gained lots of good information and ideas to add to my business as soon as I get home.” Yet another kind attendee wrote “There’s one word that comes to mind when I think about Wag’n Tails…Excellent!” One shop owner said “I found this seminar extremely valuable to my future goals. For 25 years I’ve been the owner of a very busy shop and I’m ready to transition into mobile grooming.”

The attendees came from all over the United States to spend the day learning the ins and outs from Dina. “The group was exceptional because they were all very open to the course and had great questions. I could tell from their enthusiasm that they were all happy to be here!” Because of the success of this seminar, Wag’n Tails will be offering an encore presentation in October or November. “We will be sending an email notification out in the next few weeks. Anyone interested can join our mailing list on our website and we’ll keep them up to date” commented Dennis Gnetz, Wag’n Tails President.

Anyone interested in joining the Wag’n Tails email list can go to www.wagntails.com, scroll down to the “Join Our Email List” box and enter their email address. Updates on Wag’n Tails activities will be forwarded to their inbox.

THE WAG’N TAILS STORE OPENS FOR BUSINESS TODAY!

Wag’n Tails Store is Open to All Mobile Grooming Vehicle Owners Regardless of Grooming Vehicle Manufacturer

Granger, Indiana, June 16, 2009

Wag’n Tails has opened their online parts web site, The Wag’n Tails Store, to all grooming vehicle owners everywhere-including owners of home-built vehicles and those made by other vehicle converters! Since many of the parts available for sale in the Wag’n Tails Store can be used on virtually any grooming van, all owners now have an easy to use location to order parts for their grooming vans.

“The site has been undergoing Beta testing for several months through our Wag’n Tails Den” said Customer Care Manager Jamie Hahn. The Wag’n Tails Den is a password protected website available only to Wag’n Tails owners that had included the store in addition to maintenance hints, groomer tips specific to Wag’n Tails owners and business advice articles. The Den will continue with the “owners only” information but the Wag’n Tails Store has been moved out of the password protected area. “The Beta test went very smoothly so we are now rolling it out to anyone needing parts for their mobile grooming vehicle” Hahn added.

Wag’n Tails President, Dennis Gnetz commented that “since most mobile groomers have to search out sources like RV dealerships and other specialty outlets for parts, we wanted all grooming vehicle owners to have one place they can trust to get them the right parts at a fair price.” Gnetz also said that “the Wag’n Tails Store is on a secure server so groomers can feel safe ordering with a credit card. I want everyone to know that no credit card information is retained after the order is processed. Also, the Wag’n Tails Store shoppers have a variety of shipping options from ground to overnight”.

Hahn added that he is “looking forward to giving non-Wag’n Tails van owners a taste of our famous customer service. For instance, most orders received Monday through Friday ship the same day. That level of service may be something they aren’t used to but it’s common around here!”

The Wag’n Tails Store has plumbing, electrical and other products to choose from. The store is stocked with over 75 different items like water pumps, generators and generator maintenance parts, air conditioners, batteries, dryer hoses, and Wag’n Tails wildly popular 3-n-1 grooming table. Hahn asks everyone interested to “come by and browse anytime because we will be adding more and more items to the Wag’n Tails Store soon!”

To access the Wag’n Tails Store, go to www.wagntails.com and click on the big pink paw print labeled “The Wag’n Tails Store” in the lower left corner of the home page to see all that is available. The store is open 24 hours per day, seven days per week with shipping available M-F from 8 AM to 5 PM excluding major holidays.  

DINA PERRY’S COMPREHENSIVE MOBILE STYLING SEMINAR BEING HELD AT WAG’N TAILS CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS WILL PROVIDE ATTENDEES WITH A TRUE “HANDS ON” EXPERIENCE

The event will be held Saturday, August 1, 2009 at the Wag’n Tails facilities and will feature a tour of the assembly plant in addition to the best mobile grooming seminar on the planet.

Visit the Wag’n Tails facilities in Granger, Indiana and join Dina Perry, America’s top mobile grooming expert for an in depth, full day mobile grooming seminar experience. This is an educational opportunity that you just can’t get anywhere else-from anyone else. This wealth of information can only be presented by Dina Perry and you get her entire presentation right on site at Wag’n Tails!

Take a guided tour of our state of the art manufacturing facilities and see the vans as they are being built. We’ll also have completely finished products for you to see! All the latest new features like the 3-n-1 table and our newest model, the Endurance Sprinter Hybrid conversion too!

All the details can be seen at http://www.wagntails.com/seminar

The only person to ever be awarded “Groomer of the Century” by the Cardinal Crystal Awards, Dina operated a very successful 22 unit, 3 county mobile grooming business operation and has been intimately involved in mobile grooming since 1975.

Who Should Attend This Seminar?
*Anyone considering mobile pet grooming
*Anyone mobile now that is considering expanding
*Anyone mobile that needs to be re-energized
*Anyone thinking of adding mobile grooming to a shop, boarding facility, day care or other pet related business

This seminar ties the entire mobile grooming business model together in a one day format designed to inform and enlighten the attendee like no other seminar-and no other presenter can. Dina has “been there and done that” and is ready to share it all with you!

The cost of the seminar is only $199 per person but if you decide to purchase a new Wag’n Tails van or trailer within 90 days after the seminar, we will refund the seminar cost plus up to $300 in travel expense reimbursement!

All participants will keep the 145 page seminar workbook to use as your resource for any mobile grooming situation.

If you want to make a mini vacation out of it, we can direct you to nearby water parks, Amish Acres attractions and shopping, hot air balloon rides, winery tours, concerts, area lakes and much, much more!

Register today by calling Jenny at 800-513-0304. Jenny can give you a list of area hotels and airlines that fly into South Bend Regional Airport.

Please be sure to hurry!!! Dina’s exciting seminar is limited to 50 attendees maximum and it always fills up fast! All the details can be seen at http://www.wagntails.com/seminar

Season 2 Winner of “GROOMER HAS IT” Reality Show Earns Wag'n Tails Greenest Grooming Van

Wag’n Tails Endurance Sprinter Is Grand Prize

Granger, Indiana—March 20, 2009—Wag’n Tails Mobile Conversions is supplying the grand prize to the 2nd season’s winner of “Groomer Has It”, a reality pet grooming competition show on Animal Planet. The Endurance is a completely self-contained, fully equipped grooming salon on wheels that operates with an inverter/battery system that requires zero fuel usage during most of the grooming process. It is also equipped with a super quiet diesel generator for operating the high amperage equipment like the high velocity dryer and the air conditioner. The van itself never has to idle for heating, cooling or to operate the grooming salon! The Dodge Sprinter van that the Endurance is built on gets excellent fuel mileage itself, making the Endurance the greenest grooming van available today.

“When we were offered the opportunity to sign on again this season, we didn’t have to think about it for long” said Wag’n Tails President Dennis Gnetz. “We loved the show last year and we were extremely happy how everything is working out for last years winner of the Wag’n Tails Pet Stylist Elite, Artist Knox.” Knox will be starring in another Animal Planet series, “Beverly Hills Groomer” which is a spin off from Groomer Has It. This series will follow Knox as he grooms his way through the Beverly Hills neighborhoods in his Wag’n Tails Pet Stylist Elite.

Dina Perry, founder of Wag’n Tails commented “Last year’s show was a big success for Animal Planet and Wag’n Tails is happy to contribute to making the second season even more successful!” “We are excited to be a part of this fun show for another year.” she added.

In addition to the Endurance green grooming van, Wag’n Tails will provide this season’s winner--just as they provided for Knox and all the other 1300 plus Wag’n Tails clients--the support necessary to launch, grow and succeed in the mobile pet grooming business. By virtue of their 36 years experience in the industry, Wag’n Tails provides an all-encompassing foundation including planning, operations, sales and marketing support for the entire ownership period. They also have an in-house graphic design department to develop the client’s own personal brand identity including design, printing and application of graphics for the van’s exterior and interior making it a rolling billboard.

“Groomer Has It” airs Saturdays, beginning April 11, 2009 at 9 PM (ET/PT) on Animal Planet. For more information on the show, visit http://press.discovery.com/ekits/gro...-s2/index1.cfm.

Visit Wag'n Tails website.

New Mobile Grooming Book

Ellen Ehrlich, of Royal Canine Mobile Grooming LLC, proudly announces the publication of her new book, GO MOBILE AND SUCCEED, The MUST HAVE Manual for Starting and Growing Your Mobile Grooming Business. This long-awaited and information-packed book is a gift to the future generations of mobile groomers. In fifty concise pages, Ellen has laid out a roadmap for people who are interested in being part of the booming business of mobile pet grooming. It also contains ideas aplenty for established mobile groomers who want to crank their customer service up a notch.

Readers can follow along, step by step, as they read about how Ellen moved into a completely new career in pet grooming and set up an extremely successful mobile salon. Within three years Ellen had paid off her new van, all her canine clients weigh under twenty five pounds, live within twelve miles of her home, and are groomed on a maintenance schedule. Her formula worked for her and can be tailor-fit to work for you. This is the information she wishes she had when she started her mobile grooming business.

Topics include: scheduling, routing, pricing, breed and breed trims, policy/release forms, customers, overbooking, working on Saturday, marketing, advertising, client calls, newsletters, testimonials, the three most important questions, bookkeeping, insurance, the van, mobile tips, health and safety, and more. This book will help you answer the all-important question: Is mobile grooming right for you?

For more information or to place an order go to: www.rcmgrooming.com/book.html

ARTIST KNOX PRESENTED WITH HIS WAG’N TAILS PET STYLIST ELITE MOBILE GROOMING VAN
“Groomer Has It” Winner Officially Joins the Wag’n Tails Family of Groomers

Los Angeles, California—July 28, 2008—Dina Perry, Wag’n Tails founder and the Cardinal Crystal Awards’ “Groomer of the Century” was on hand to present Artist Knox with the keys to his Wag’n Tails Pet Stylist Elite mobile grooming vehicle. Knox was the winner of the “Groomer Has It” reality show shown on Animal Planet.

“All of us in the Wag’n Tails family are so happy for Artist” said Perry. “We change lives one groomer at a time every day at Wag’n Tails but this one is truly special! Artist has set lofty goals and we know he will be a great success story. His indomitable spirit is an inspiration to the profession and we are honored to play a small role in helping him put his dreams in motion.” she added. “Our entire staff has enjoyed working with him and they have all told me what an exceptional person he is” she concluded.

Just like all Wag’n Tails owners, Artist is completing his work with Wag’n Tails Creative Services to form his own unique brand. His trademark has been developed into an exterior graphics package that has become his rolling billboard to grab attention and bring in new clients to his mobile business. “Artist is a unique individual and we came up with an exciting brand and graphics package. He will get noticed” said Jason Overhulser, Wag’n Tails Creative Services Manager. Wag’n Tails is also providing Artist with the tried and true marketing and advertising consulting they’ve been modifying and refining down to a science over their 30 plus year history.

The entire Wag’n Tails staff is working with Artist to set up his business. Dennis Gnetz, Wag’n Tails President said “We are completing our normal business start up consulting with Artist. Just like all of our other customers, we spend a great deal of time helping get them started. Sales and marketing, business planning, routing, scheduling—everything under the mobile grooming banner we provide our customers help with. And Artist is certainly no exception. As Artist is learning, we do so much more than sell vans! Every Wag’n Tails family member knows that our strength is service after the sale. Whether it’s business consulting or vehicle attention, we further differentiate ourselves from the rest with outstanding customer care. It’s our mantra and that will never change!” added Gnetz.

“Wag’n Tails is wonderful to work with. Everyone on their staff kept in constant contact and answered every question I had and man, I had some!” said Knox. “Lou was a great help in getting my business plan completed and Jason in graphics was a real pleasure to work with. Every member of the staff helped me with their area of expertise and Dennis checked in to make sure I was being well taken care of.” He added. “I thought I was getting special VIP treatment and it was unbelievably helpful. I learned that they treat every single one of their customers like they treated me! UNBELIEVABLE! What a great company to do business with! Dina Perry came to my house-right into The Hood to deliver my Pet Stylist Elite and now I’m grooming in The Hood!” he concluded.

Artist will be attending Dina Perry’s comprehensive mobile grooming seminar at the Groom Expo trade show and will be in the Wag’n Tails Mobile Grooming display throughout the show. Groom Expo takes place September 11-14, 2008 at the Hershey Expo Center, Hershey, PA.
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Wag’n Tails Mobile Conversions manufactures and sells mobile pet grooming vehicles to pet groomers worldwide. Visit Wag’n Tails on the web at www.wagntails.com. For more information, or to schedule an interview on this topic with Dennis Gnetz, please call 800-513-0304 or email dennis@wagntails.com.

WINNER OF “GROOMER HAS IT” REALITY SHOW TAKES HOME WAG’N TAILS TOP OF THE LINE GROOMING VAN

Wag’n Tails Pet Stylist Elite Is Grand Prize

Granger, Indiana—April 17, 2008—Wag’n Tails Mobile Conversions is supplying the grand prize to the winner of “Groomer Has It” a reality competition show on Animal Planet. The Pet Stylist Elite is a completely self-contained, fully equipped grooming salon on wheels and comes complete with a stainless steel tub, the new 3-n-1 electric grooming table, high velocity blow dryers, the Super Sudser bathing system and a central vacuum system. It even has a microwave oven, refrigerator, and bathroom. The groomer who wins the Elite will groom in the top of the line mobile grooming van in climate controlled comfort year-round.

“When we were offered the opportunity to participate, we jumped at the chance” said Wag’n Tails President Dennis Gnetz. “We were intrigued by the concept and we knew if it was Animal Planet, it would be a high quality show that would demonstrate the hard work, skill and determination it takes to be a professional pet groomer.”

Dina Perry, Wag’n Tails founder and the only person named “Groomer of the Century” by the Cardinal Crystal Achievement Awards commented “I’ve devoted a great deal my life to furthering the profession of pet grooming. Throughout my career I’ve looked for ways to elevate the industry in the eyes of the public and I feel that this show will let them see what it takes to be a pet stylist. My hope is that the viewing public will gain more respect for the profession and that they’ll see their own professional pet stylist in the most positive light” she added.

In addition to the Pet Stylist Elite, Wag’n Tails will provide the winner-as they provide all of their customers-the support necessary to launch, grow and succeed in the mobile pet grooming business. By virtue of their 35 years experience in the industry, Wag’n Tails provides an all-encompassing foundation including business planning, operational, sales and marketing support for the entire ownership period. They also have personal in-house graphic designers to develop each owner with a personal brand identity including design, printing and application of graphics for the van’s exterior and interior making it a rolling billboard.

“Groomer Has It” airs Saturdays at 9 PM (ET/PT) on Animal Planet.

Wag’n Tails Mobile Conversions manufactures and sells mobile pet grooming vehicles to pet groomers worldwide. Visit Wag’n Tails on the web at www.wagntails.com. For more information, or to schedule an interview on this topic with Dennis Gnetz, please call 800-513-0304 or email dennis@wagntails.com

Wag’n Tails’ Owners Benefit from Manufacturer’s Website
(posted 1/2008)

Granger, Ind. – December 19, 2007 – Beginning June 2007, Wag’n Tails’ vehicle owners started enjoying free publicity from the Wag’n Tails’ website via the groomer locator.

Always wanting to drive business to customers, this locator has been exceedingly well received, especially by new businesses. “We receive 5-10 calls a day from someone looking for a mobile groomer,” explained Dennis Gnetz, president of Wag’n Tails. “Pet owners will search the web for a mobile groomer and our name and phone number pops up, so they call us. We explain that we are the manufacturer of the grooming vans, not the groomer. Our receptionist instructs the pet owner to find the locator (if not readily visible on their monitor) and tells them to enter their zip code.” If a Wag’n Tails’ customer is in the zip code area, then the business name and phone number are displayed as well as the distance from the pet owner to the mobile grooming business.

Josny Bustamante, owner of Exclusive Pet Grooming in Homestead, FL said, "The Wag'n Tails' groomer locator really helped me getting my mobile business started. My biggest concern when I was beginning my business was where to get clients. The Wag'n Tails web site has really helped me when I needed it most."

Shaffia Galis-Menendez, Best of Breed Grooming, echoes Bustamante's sentiments. "The groomer locator is excellent. I've added new clients to complete my bookings that were from the Wag'n Tails website. It's great how Wag'n Tails continues to provide more and more value for us even after we buy our vans. Thanks Wag'n Tails!" Galis-Menendez has had her mobile grooming unit for a few years as well as her stationary salon in Bellville, NJ.

There are many benefits to being a Wag’n Tails’ customer, and the groomer locator is the latest support Wag’n Tails gives to its customers after the sale. The groomer locator enables immediate contact from pet owner to groomer. “We took our existing customer database and put it to good use,” continued Gnetz. “This is a prime opportunity for us to support our customers after the sale, via this locator at no cost to them. We want all of our customers to be successful and this is one great way we can help.”

Wag'n Tails Mobile Pet Grooming Conversions, Inc. is the market leader in mobile dog grooming vans, mobile grooming buses and pet grooming trailers with over 1,000 units in operation in 43 states and internationally. Models include the Pet Pro Van, Pet Stylist Elite, Endurance Sprinter Van and Wag'n Tails Trailer. Wag'n Tails is a family business with over 30 years experience in operating the mobile pet grooming vehicles that they produce. Business planning, graphic design services for signage and marketing materials to help the groomer create their own brand name are also available to their customers. Wag'n Tails Mobile Conversions help groomers "Put Their Dreams In Motion."

Dennis Gnetz
1-800-513-0304
fax: 1-574-273-9831
dennis@wagntails.com www.wagntails.com

Wag’n Tails Mobile Conversion Introduces All New Endurance Grooming Van

Hybrid Power generation system makes Endurance the most fuel efficient Mobile Grooming Van on the market

Granger, Indiana, October 24, 2007—Wag’n Tails Mobile Conversions announces the release of their newest mobile grooming van, the Endurance. Designed with the “Hybrid Power” generation system as standard equipment, the Endurance is the most fuel efficient mobile grooming van on the market today. The Endurance is built on the Dodge Sprinter 3500 with the 170" wheelbase, dual rear wheels and the high roof chassis. The Sprinter van is equipped with the fuel efficient 3.0 liter turbocharged diesel engine. The Wag’n Tails conversion utilizes the Onan 8000 Quiet Diesel generator mated to the 2000 watt, pure sine wave Equinox inverter to efficiently power all the grooming equipment and related components.

This generator/inverter hybrid system allows the groomer to power the high amperage demand appliances like dryers and air conditioners with the generator and operate the low amp items like clippers and lights with batteries powered through the inverter. The hybrid system includes an automatic generator start to recharge the 100% maintenance free Absorbed Glass Mat (AGM) batteries whenever low battery power is sensed by the system.

According to Dennis Gnetz, Wag’n Tails President, “Our goal was to maximize fuel economy without sacrificing power and productivity. With this system, we fully met that goal and with the diesel generator, we’ve also reduced maintenance costs and improved reliability significantly.”

Wag’n Tails began this project in late 2006 with a clean sheet of paper. “We threw out all of our preconceived notions of what is being done now and started over,” Gnetz added. “We looked at everything with a fresh perspective, from the van chassis to the power supply to even the grooming table. It was an excellent growth experience for the Wag’n Tails team and we couldn’t be more pleased with the result. The Endurance is truly one of a kind. Endurance establishes a new paradigm in the mobile grooming industry,” Gnetz said.

One important factor Wag’n Tails took into consideration was whether to use the chassis engine to heat and cool the van as well as to heat water for pet bathing. “When we take on a project of this magnitude,” Gnetz explained, “we are extraordinarily thorough in our research. As it turned out, Chrysler actually made this decision for us. During our research we discovered that engine idling puts major stress on the emissions system. In fact, we learned that the emissions system carries a 3000 hour warranty limit that would be exceeded in less than 18 months if we used the engine for these applications. We quickly decided to stay with the tried and true methods to air condition and heat water for the Endurance. With the Quiet Diesel generator sipping fuel at around six tenths of a gallon per hour at a typical load compared to running the 3.0 liter V6 van engine, we have maximized fuel efficiency in every aspect of the grooming day.”

Wag’n Tails founder Dina Perry noted, "The fuel savings with the hybrid power system during three of the four stages of the grooming process is impressive. The majority of time during the grooming process such as initial clipping, bathing and finishing require inverter operation only. When you have a full coated Standard Poodle that needs to be dried, the Onan 8000 Quiet Diesel generator requires no sacrifice in productivity. It will easily operate the powerful 17 amp, two-motor high velocity dryer necessary to finish the job quickly.” She concluded that the “Onan 8000 generator also enables our customers to run a 2nd dryer at the same time as the primary dryer. That’s critical when utilizing the 2nd grooming station.”

Because inverter/battery only systems can’t provide enough power to operate high powered grooming equipment efficiently or power air conditioners, Wag’n Tails looked to Cummins Onan for a “Hybrid Power” generation system. “With the close support of the engineering staff at Cummins Onan, we were able to develop the ideal blend of generator and inverter power for the Endurance. We are truly excited to be using this application in our latest Wag’n Tails grooming vehicle,” said Chuck Perry, Wag’n Tails Vice President. “When you combine all that with a nationwide network of authorized Onan service centers for the generator and the inverter you have a combination that can’t be beat,” he added.

The Endurance also comes standard with the new Wag’n Tails 3-n-1 electric grooming table that swivels 360 degrees, lowers to only 18" but rises to 44" high, and includes an integrated bridge to move the larger breeds between the table and tub.

Highlights of the nearly 70 standard features in the Endurance include 70 gallon fresh and 70 gallon gray water tanks, huge storage compartments, 16 gauge stainless steel tub, 13,500 BTU, low profile air conditioner, 2 large tinted windows in the grooming area and a 2nd grooming station/desk.

For an interactive, virtual tour of the all new Endurance, visit the Wag’n Tails web site at http://www.wagntails.com/html/prodinfo/sprinter.htm.

Wag’n Tails Mobile Conversions announces availability of Dodge Sprinters and is accepting orders for the Endurance grooming vans effective immediately.

In 1975 Mobile Grooming was in its infancy. About the only way to “Go Mobile” was to design and build a unit yourself. That’s exactly what we did and we’ve been building them every since! With over 32 years of mobile grooming experience we are true pioneers in the mobile pet grooming industry. Over the years we have watched as this segment of Pet Grooming has grown extremely popular. The basic mobile shops of yester-year have been replaced with a trend toward fancy and exorbitantly expensive mobile salons. Our economy-minded philosophy has always been to keep your overhead low so that more profits belong to the business owner. There should be no need to spend ten upon tens of thousands of dollars to have a modern, efficient, comfortable and classy looking unit.

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Mobile Grooming Success DVD's by Jodi Murphy, Master Certified Pet Stylist

Jodi Murphy is a Master Pet Stylist and National Grooming Consultant for the Andis Clipper company. She is a multiple Best In Show and Best All Around competitor and past member of Groom Team USA for four years finishing in the top four placements on the team. Jodi was an International medalist winning a gold and bronze medal in Barcelona, Spain in 2004 and a gold medal in Milan, Italy in 2007 competing among 13 countries of world renown groomers. In 2005 and 2006 she was awarded Best American Groomer. Even more impressive Jodi has been a successful mobile groomer since 1997. She has bought and sold multiple vans over the years and established 3 businesses in 3 completely differently areas of the United States. With her success she quickly became a well-known and respected speaker in the pet grooming industry and her Mobile Grooming Success seminars have been presented all over the country. Now you can own on 2 DVD's all of the same valuable information from her Mobile Grooming Success seminars. Mobile Grooming Part I covers the business end and Mobile Grooming Part II covers a day in the spa. To learn more about this extraordinary opportunity click here.

New Gryphon Trailer Model - The Mini

Gryphon Trailers is proud to announce the arrival of their new trailer model: The MINI. The MINI is a 6' x 8' single axle trailer with 7' interior height, a stainless steel tub, full size hydraulic table, AC, Heat, fully insulated, cabinets, counter, a urethane floor, and much, much more. The MINI fits into our product line right between the "Standard" which is 6' x 12' and the "Toy" which is 5' x 8'. It has been developed as a result of customer's requests for a single axle trailer weighing under 2,500 pounds but having more useful space than the "Toy."

Like all Gryphon Trailers everything you need to go out and groom is included in the MINI. Introductory pricing is $16,450 which will be in effect through the end of 2007 after which it will be sold at a regular price of $16,950. By going to a 6' wide shell and raising the ceiling height to 7' we are able to offer 40% more cubic space than the "Toy". Still a single axle trailer with a finished weight of about 2,500 pounds the MINI can be pulled by a greater variety of vehicles on the market today. More useful space for the groomer, incredibly light, super affordable pricing. Gryphon Trailers has it all.

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