WELCOME TO WAGS & WILD DOG SPA
Because Grooming Should Feel Safe, Not Scary
Where Dogs Feel Safe, Seen & Cared For
At Wags and Wild Dog Spa, every grooming session is guided by a deep commitment to your dog’s emotional and physical well-being. This approach goes far beyond appearance—it’s about creating a calm, caring experience that supports your dog’s comfort, confidence, and overall health. With a blend of gentle handling, thoughtful techniques, and genuine compassion, each dog is treated with the respect they deserve—so they leave not just looking great, but feeling safe, seen, and truly cared for.
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Gentle Expert Handling
We take care to ensure your pet is treated with the time and attention needed to ensure they feel safe as possible. Your reservation includes the exact amount of time we need, we won’t rush.
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Holistic Products
Our products are paraben and sulfate free, and environmentally friendly. You can rest assured that your furry family member will be treated with the highest quality grooming products.
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Low Volume
We keep our salon low-volume on purpose. Less barking means less noise, leading to less stress. For this reason, our services are by appointment only.
OUR SERVICES
From soothing baths to gentle grooming — everything we do is built around your dog’s comfort and care.
Our fear-free approach means no rush, no stress, and no harsh handling—just calm energy, natural products, and a deep respect for each dog’s unique needs. Whether it’s a full groom or a simple spa day, we’re here to make sure your dog feels safe, relaxed, and genuinely cared for every step of the way.
We offer customized behavior plans tailored to the unique needs of each pet and family, ensuring effective and sustainable outcomes. Our team consists of trained professionals with extensive experience in animal behavior, providing evidence-based strategies and support.
GROOMING
Give your pet the ultimate spa experience tailored just for them! Choose from a soothing bath-only service with gentle, premium shampoo and conditioning treatments designed for your pet’s unique coat and skin. Or opt for a full grooming package that includes a thorough brush-out, blow-dry, ear cleaning, nail trimming and filing, plus paw pad care for complete comfort. You can also customize any service with add-ons like special treatments or extra pampering touches.
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Give your pet the ultimate spa experience! Our full-service bath includes a gentle, premium shampoo and conditioning treatment tailored to your pet’s coat and skin needs. We provide a thorough brush-out to remove loose hair and tangles, followed by a blow-dry for a fluffy, fresh finish. Ears are carefully cleaned, nails are trimmed and filed, and paw pads are tidied for comfort. Your pup will leave looking, feeling, and smelling their very best — clean, happy, and ready for cuddles!
Full Service $75 - $190, based on pet weight and coat type
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Looking for a custom look that showcases the breed standard? Our Specialty Scissor Work and Pattern Cuts service is perfect for pets needing precision styling and artistic flair. Whether it's a breed-specific trim, show-quality cut, or a creative pattern, our experienced team use expert scissor techniques to achieve a flawless finish. Every cut is hand-finished for maximum style, comfort, and individuality.
(Note: Doodle Services include this service fee)
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Perfect for a quick refresh! Our bath-only service includes a gentle cleansing shampoo and coat conditioner, followed by a thorough rinse and blow-dry. We’ll brush out the coat for a smooth finish, leaving your pet clean, soft, and smelling great.
Ideal between full grooms or when your pet just needs a little extra freshening up!Bath Only $65 - $160, based on pet weight and coat type
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| Deep Conditioning Shampoo/Conditioner
Nurture your pet’s skin and coat with gentle, microbiome-friendly care. This luxurious conditioner promotes the growth of beneficial bacteria while softening and detangling the coat. Formulated with a balanced pH, it helps maintain natural moisture and supports a healthy skin barrier—perfect for pets with sensitive or allergy-prone skin.
| Anti-Fungal Shampoo
Gentle healing care for sensitive skin. This soothing, antimicrobial shampoo combines the power of silver nanoparticles with natural botanicals to accelerate skin healing and support a healthy coat. Free from parabens and harsh chemicals, it’s safe for use around the eyes and mouth, providing a calming, non-irritating cleanse that complements other treatments beautifully. (This treatment is only needed if topical fungus is present, this is not a preventative treatment)
| Whitening Shampoo
Illuminate your pet’s natural brilliance. This brightening shampoo gently lifts stains and discoloration to enhance the vibrancy of white and light-colored coats, leaving fur radiant, fresh, and beautifully renewed.
| Medicated Conditioner
Instead of our base conditioner, we'll use a treatment which is formulated to effectively moisturize dry, itchy skin, detangle matting leaving dogs coat shiny and soft. Contains Hydrocortisone to soothe minor irritations like bug bites and small rashes. Recommended to treat skin allergies, inflammatory skin diseases, infections such as hot spots, and much more. Good for all skin and coat types of dogs. Just like all of our hand selected products, this formula is also PH balanced and free from parabens and chemical dyes.
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| Face, Feet, Fanny
Keep your pup feeling fresh between full grooms or add this to a bath-only service. This tidy-up service gently trims the hair around the face, paws, and sanitary areas, maintaining a clean, comfortable, and polished look until their next full spa day.
| Nail Trim Only
Keep your pet’s paws healthy and comfortable with our gentle, professional nail trimming service. Overgrown nails can lead to pain, posture issues, and even injury. Our experienced groomers carefully trim your pet’s nails to an appropriate length, reducing discomfort and promoting proper paw health. Whether it’s part of a regular grooming routine or a quick visit, we ensure a stress-free experience for both pets and owners.
Add-on option: Paw balm or Nail Dremel for a smooth finishTraining Consultation | FREE
At Wags & Wild Dogs Spa, we believe grooming should be a positive experience for every pup. If your dog is fearful, anxious, or reactive during grooming, we include a complimentary training consultation with our certified behavior specialist. Together, we’ll create a training plan to build your dog’s confidence and make future grooming visits stress-free. Replace sedation with training for a life-long solution.
PAMPERING
Give your dog extra care with our soothing pampering treatments designed to keep them comfortable and happy. Our paw balm softens and protects dry pads, while the nail dremel smooths and shapes nails for a safer, more comfortable trim. The botanical facial refreshes and brightens delicate facial skin, helping reduce tear stains. Our “Face, Feet, Fanny” tidy-up gently trims hair around key areas to maintain a neat, comfortable look between full grooming sessions.
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Soothe, protect, and pamper your pet’s paws with our nourishing paw balm treatment. Ideal for dry, cracked, or rough paw pads, this moisturizing balm helps restore softness while creating a protective barrier against heat, cold, and rough surfaces. Made with pet-safe, natural ingredients, our paw balm is perfect for year-round care—especially after walks on hot pavement or chilly sidewalks.
Benefits:
-Hydrates and softens dry or cracked paws
-Helps prevent irritation from outdoor elements
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For the perfect paw finish. Using a gentle rotary tool, nails are smoothed and shaped for a safer, more comfortable trim. This treatment reduces sharp edges, helps prevent snags, and leaves paws feeling polished and pampered.
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A refreshing, gentle facial treatment designed just for dogs. This soothing cleanse exfoliates and nourishes the delicate skin around the eyes and muzzle, helping to reduce tear staining and leave your pup’s face bright, soft, and kissably fresh.
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Keep your pup feeling fresh between full grooms or add this to a bath-only service. This tidy-up service gently trims the hair around the face, paws, and sanitary areas, maintaining a clean, comfortable, and polished look until their next full spa day.
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For sweet, kissable moments. A gentle dental foam with natural spearmint freshens your pup’s breath, leaving them minty-fresh and ready for extra cuddles.
TREATMENTS
We’ll help you at your grooming consultation to determine if these services are necessary. Our specialized treatments focus on your dog’s comfort and coat health. Basic mat removal gently tackles minor tangles to keep coats smooth and comfortable. For more stubborn, dense mats, our severe mat removal carefully restores your dog’s coat and eases discomfort. We also offer an express anal gland service to promote hygiene and help your pet feel their best. These treatments ensure your dog stays healthy, happy, and comfortable all year round.
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Reveal your pet’s naturally radiant coat. Using specialized tools, bathing products and expert techniques, this treatment gently removes loose and shedding hair, promoting a healthier skin and coat while helping reduce shedding around your home.
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Gentle care for minor tangles in excess of “a few here and there”. This service targets small, easily removable mats to keep your pet’s coat smooth, healthy, and comfortable between grooms.
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For the perfect paw finish. Using a gentle rotary tool, nails are smoothed and shaped for a safer, more comfortable trim. This treatment reduces sharp edges, helps prevent snags, and leaves paws feeling polished and pampered.
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For your pet’s comfort and well-being. A gentle, external expression helps maintain hygiene and relieve discomfort, leaving your pup feeling their best.
Meet Rochelle Rankin | Groomer
Rochelle is a devoted pet care professional with over a decade of experience as a veterinary technician and a deep expertise in holistic, fear-free dog grooming. With a passion for animal health and wellness, Rochelle’s approach prioritizes gentle handling, natural techniques, and creating a calm, stress-free environment for every dog she cares for.
At Wags and Wild Dog Spa, Rochelle combines her technical knowledge with an unwavering commitment to your pet’s mental and physical well-being. Her grooming philosophy goes beyond aesthetics—she believes each session should be a rejuvenating experience that nurtures your dog’s comfort, confidence, and overall health. By blending compassionate care with precision grooming, Rochelle ensures that every dog not only looks their best but feels their best too.
Outside of her work, Rochelle cherishes time with her husband and their three beloved dogs. When she’s not pampering pets at the salon, you’ll often find her enjoying the magic of the Harry Potter series or exploring the great outdoors with her furry family.
With Rochelle, your dog is in experienced, loving hands, receiving the highest level of care in a luxurious and serene setting.
FAQs
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Our salon has partnered with Animal Behavior Center giving us access to Chattanooga’s highest rated pet behaviorists. (We share the same indoor space with them!) You may contact our salon or Animal Behavior Center to arrange a free, no-obligation consultation to discuss your training needs related to grooming and they’ll help create a training plan to work on desensitizing to grooming handling and having a positive experience at our salon!
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Start your booking request online, or give us a call 423-933-2266. With your online reservation, we’ll review your request and reach out if we have any questions.
When you arrive for your appointment, we’ll have a thorough consultation to ensure we’re on the same page and make any adjustments to your quote if needed. We aim to be fully transparent for your pet’s services.
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At this time we do not accept walk-in visits. We are a very low-volume pet salon and we want to ensure we have adequate time to allow each pet the attention they deserve. Please book online through our scheduling portal, or call / text us for help.
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We require at a minimum a Rabies vaccination. Due to our low-volume arrangement (max holding area of 1-3 dogs) and open-air environment, we do not require bordetella (aka kennel cough), though suggest that all vaccinations be current as a preventative measure.