(PRESS RELEASE) ASHBURN, VA — Woofie’s, a premier provider of personalized mobile pet care services, has announced a new nationwide collaboration with the American Kennel Club (AKC) to provide standardized grooming safety training and certifications to its franchise teams through the AKC S.A.F.E. (Safety, Assurance, Fundamentals, Education) Grooming Program.
Through this collaboration, Woofie’s franchises across the country will complete the AKC Safety in the Salon courses, a comprehensive series of classes that cover best practices in pet care, health and safety protocols, accident prevention, sanitation, and handling of dogs with special needs.
Upon completion, participating Woofie’s locations will become AKC S.A.F.E. Groomers and Salons, pledging to uphold the AKC Groomer/Salon Oath that “specifies a commitment to holding pet safety in the highest regard.” Certified locations will be listed on the AKC GroomerFinder and will post their certification seal to assure consumers that their Woofie’s groomer is trained with the best safety practices with the AKC S.A.F.E. Grooming Certification Program.
For over 140 years, the AKC has been the leading advocate for all dogs—promoting responsible dog ownership and championing canine health and welfare. In 2015, AKC created a AKC S.A.F.E. grooming education and credentialing program, setting the highest industry standards nationwide for safety, skill, and service.
“This collaboration between Woofie’s and the American Kennel Club reflects Woofie’s dedication to its clients and the communities they serve. By prioritizing groom safety across its franchises nationwide, Woofie’s is setting a high standard for the level of care they deliver,” said Gina M. DiNardo, President and CEO, AKC.
Woofie’s Co-Founder and President Amy Addington said, “The American Kennel Club is the gold standard in the canine world, and this relationship reflects Woofie’s deep commitment to excellence. By ensuring all Woofie’s grooming professionals are trained and certified through the AKC’s S.A.F.E. program, we’re providing pet parents across the country with peace of mind. They can trust that their dogs are receiving the highest level of care and professionalism—values that are at the heart of everything Woofie’s stands for.”
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For over 21 years, Woofie’s has been the trusted name in pet care, offering grooming, walking, sitting, and mobile spa services. The solid relationship with the AKC—the nation’s leading authority on dog care, breed standards, and canine health—cements Woofie’s dedication to enhancing industry best practices and advancing pet well-being nationwide.
For more information, visit www.woofies.com or learn more about the AKC S.A.F.E. Grooming Program at www.akc.org.
About Woofie’s
Founded in 2004 and franchising since 2018, Woofie’s is the first and only franchise in the professional pet care services industry to offer combined services of pet sitting, dog walking and mobile pet spa services. Woofie’s is further set apart by its completely customizable services and focus on customer service. Today, there are 60 locations open and operating in Alabama, Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oregon, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, and Wisconsin.
About Authority Brands
Headquartered in Columbia, Maryland, Authority Brands’ companies include 15 leading home service franchisors: America’s Swimming Pool Company, Benjamin Franklin Plumbing, The Cleaning Authority, DoodyCalls, DRYmedic, Homewatch CareGivers, Junkluggers, Lawn Squad, Mister Sparky, Monster Tree Service, Mosquito Squad, One Hour Heating & Air Conditioning, Screenmobile, and Woofie’s. Together, these brands provide home services through more than 1,900 territories operated by more than 1,000 franchise owners. Authority Brands is dedicated to supporting individual franchise owner growth by providing strong marketing, technology, and operational support. See www.authoritybrands.com for more information.
About American Kennel Club
Founded in 1884, the American Kennel Club is a not-for-profit organization which maintains the largest registry of purebred dogs in the world and oversees the sport of purebred dogs in the United States. The AKC is dedicated to upholding the integrity of its registry, promoting the sport of purebred dogs and breeding for type and function. Along with its more than 4,900 licensed and member clubs and its affiliated organizations, the AKC advocates for the purebred dog as a family companion, advances canine health and well-being, works to protect the rights of all dog owners and promotes responsible dog ownership. More than 26,000 competitions for AKC-registered purebred and mixed breed dogs are held under AKC rules and regulations each year including conformation, agility, obedience, rally, tracking, herding, lure coursing, coonhound events, scent work, hunt tests, field and earthdog tests. Affiliate AKC organizations include the AKC Humane Fund, AKC Canine Health Foundation, AKC Reunite, the AKC Museum of the Dog, and the AKC Purebred Preservation Bank. For more information, visit www.akc.org. AKC, American Kennel Club, the American Kennel Club seal and design, and all associated marks and logos are trademarks, registered trademarks and service marks of The American Kennel Club, Inc.
