Pet parents in Wesley Chapel have a new option for grooming their little Fido or Fluffy, thanks to A LA MODE CANINE mobile dog and cat grooming, which moved to the Wesley Chapel area last fall.
Owner Edgar Acevedo started his pet grooming business in 2015 in Fort Lauderdale and surrounding areas. In November 2023, Edgar brought A LA MODE to Wesley Chapel to offer the same convenience and personalized attention that his South Florida customers have come to love.
Prior to launching A LA MODE, Edgar spent 15 years working in the wine industry for companies such as V Suarez & Co., Molson Coors and Pernod Ricard. He is a commercial on-premise and trade marketing manager in his native Puerto Rico and throughout Latin America.
Edgar and his wife, a family nurse practitioner with a Ph.D. degree in family nutrition education, moved to Florida in 2014. They have two children, a son who is now a CPA with a Master’s degree in finance, and a daughter who is in the biology department at the University of Central Florida in Orlando , studying to be a dermatologist.
When the family moved to Florida, they also brought Manolo, a Shih Tzu they rescued from Puerto Rico.
In the Fort Lauderdale area, Edgar said he would call for grooming appointments for Manolo and was repeatedly told groomers were unavailable.
As a long-time marketing guy, Edgar realized there was a need for a business that would cater to the needs of pet owners, so he took a pet grooming course and launched A LA MODE CANINE, named after a French phrase that means “in fashion” in English. He chose it because he thought it was easy to pronounce, but also because the name had not been used in the pet grooming industry. It was also thought he said that many people want their dogs and cats to look trendy.
A LA MODE offers full dog grooming for small and medium-sized dogs, “up to 40 or 45 pounds,” Edgar said. Standard service includes brushing, bathing, deshedding, drying, nail trimming, ear cleaning, anal gland expression, sani-trim (to keep fur away from private areas, keeping pets cleaner animals when they remove themselves), cutting pads and feathers. cut
If your dog doesn’t need a cut, A LA MODE offers full dog baths for small and medium sized dogs, again usually up to 40-45 lbs., but Edgar says he can provide a bath, deshedding and ears, nails and pads. trimming for short-haired dogs larger than 45 lbs. if they behave well while being fixed.
Edgar said part of the reason for the size and weight restrictions is that a mobile groomer’s business model is based on how long it takes to groom each pet and that larger, longer-haired dogs can take up to twice the amount of time to groom as a smaller dog.
A LA MODE also offers grooming services for cats, which include brushing, bathing, drying, nail trimming, ear cleaning, sani-trim, pad trimming, and fur trimming .
And, each dog and cat also receives a little scent and goes home with a bow, scarf or other accessory.
“Our work team has years of experience in the industry and is highly trained and certified in Florida,” Edgar explained. He said he does not allow anyone to work for the business who does not hold the proper pet groomer certification.
All services are performed inside A LA MODE’s grooming van, which comes to you at your home. This saves time for customers who don’t want to travel to another location to get their pets groomed.
“It can also be more tiring for pets who may not enjoy car rides or being in a new environment,” says Edgar. “Additionally, some people prefer the personalized attention and one-on-one service that mobile groomers can provide.”
With no other cats or dogs waiting, your pet will get the groomer’s full attention the moment he arrives at your home.
Emily Egip recently left one of many 5-star Google reviews for A LA MODE CANINE, which has an overall 5-out-of-5-star rating for its Wesley Chapel location.
“Edgar is so kind and loving to my dogs,” Emily said. “[He] they were comfortable and provided exceptional services. I will keep him as my organizer. If you are looking for a trustworthy, reliable and loving groomer with your pets, contact Edgar. He was very professional and on time. Went above and beyond. Thank you so much for helping me with my fur babies.”
A LA MODE CANINE currently has two fully equipped vans that travel to homes throughout Wesley Chapel and several surrounding areas in Pasco County, including San Antonio/Mirada and Zephyrhills.
“Our Wag’nTails brand vans are top-of-the-line,” explains Edgar, “they are built for the needs of the mobile grooming business.”
Edgar added that he hopes to expand the business to the New Tampa area in the future.
She said her pup Manolo has been “on every adventure” with her family, from Puerto Rico to South Florida, and now to Wesley Chapel, where they’ve moved to the River Landing community on SR 56.
While Edgar still maintains his established business in South Florida, he is excited about the opportunity to grow in Wesley Chapel.
He said he enjoys what he does and the challenges of grooming dogs and cats.
“The variety of clients we visit every day ensures that this job is never boring,” he said.
A LA MODE CANINE offers readers the Wesley Chapel Neighborhood News a coupon for $5 off a full repair service for first-time customers. Be sure to see the ad below.
“We don’t usually offer coupons or discounts,” Edgar said. “But we really want the Wesley Chapel community to try us out because we know that once you experience our service, your pets will become regular A LA MODE customers.”
For more information about A LA MODE CANINE, call Edgar at (813) 812-1850 or visit ALaModeCanine.com.
