Everyone knows that life can be stressful. From demanding jobs to traffic snarls to overbooked calendars, the daily grind can take its toll. Fortunately, there are things that can be done to help tame the pressure cooker that is everyday life.
Relaxation methods span a wide gamut, from blowing off steam in daily workouts to stealing away to the soothing calm of a quiet reading nook. However, for many people, only one thing helps them to recharge their inner batteries – spending time luxuriating in their favorite day spa.
Like their human caretakers, pets also endure the rigors of daily stress. As such, they too deserve some time to “get away from it all.”
Fortunately, Hendersonville now has the perfect place to take pets for a day of treats and pampering – Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming.
Located by the plaza in the Streets of Indian Lake, Woof Gang is a one-stop “pup-topia” for dogs of all sizes and breeds. Standard spa services include full grooms, mini grooms and luxury baths. Additional services include nail trims, teeth brushing, dematting, ear cleaning, nail painting and flea/tick medicated shampoo treatments. Woof Gang is also well known for its wide range of pet supplies, including a line of all-natural foods and treats.
Locally, Woof Gang is owned and operated by Joelle Millar, who was inspired to start her business after encountering long waits to get her 3-year-old Sheepadoodle Kash groomed.
“My husband and I recently retired from 20 years in the restaurant industry, and we were looking to invest in another business that was a bit less demanding,” says Joelle. “At the same time, we were having difficulty obtaining timely grooming appointments for Kash. We soon realized that the shortage of groomers presented a great business opportunity for us. After all, we live in ‘doodle nation,’ so the demand for pet services is only going to increase.”
After her epiphany, Joelle began researching pet care and grooming franchises to determine the right fit for her. She soon selected Woof Gang Bakery, which is the top ranked grooming business in the country.
“Woof Gang is a neighborhood pet store built upon a foundation of pet nutrition and innovative spa-quality grooming services,” says Joelle. “The company focuses on quality, not quantity, and the well-being of pets always comes first. Ultimately, Woof Gang checked all the boxes for us, and we decided to move forward.”
Joelle became a Woof Gang franchisee in March 2023, and soon opened her first store in Brentwood. Subsequently, she opened her second store in Hendersonville in July 2024.
“When we were scouting for Hendersonville locations, we were immediately drawn to the Streets of Indian Lake. The area has a warm community feel that is built around upscale shopping options surrounding an open center green space,” says Joelle. “In addition, the Streets has a lot of appointment-based businesses and plenty of dining options that give pet parents something to do after they drop off their fur babies with us.”
Currently, Woof Gang’s grooming services are only available for dogs. However, Joelle hopes to expand the services to include cats in the near future.
“Our groomers are trained to handle all types of dogs, and they are each capable of handling between five and nine pups per day, depending upon the breed, coat condition and pet size,” says Joelle. “We are seeking a cat groomer so that we will soon be able to offer spa services to our feline friends.”
Now that her Hendersonville store is open, Joelle invites all area pet lovers to bring in their fur babies to experience the luxury of Woof Gang. The boutique is open seven days per week, and its store hours are Monday through Saturday, 9 a.m. until 6 p.m., and on Sunday from 11 a.m. until 6 p.m.
Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming
300 Indian Lake Blvd., Suite A140,
Hendersonville, TN 37075
615.800.8961
"Our company focuses on quality, not quantity, and the well-being of pets always comes first."