October 01, 2026 // Franchising.com // Austin, TX – Woofie’s latest franchise, Woofie’s of North Austin, will celebrate the launch of its premier mobile pet grooming, dog walking, and pet sitting services in the Austin and Cedar Park, Texas areas, at the Barktoberfest Festival on October 17th in Cedar Park.
Woofie’s of North Austin is owned by newlyweds Cody and Mia Erickson. Cody comes from a background in business marketing and development, while Mia’s career has focused on healthcare and client relations. They are joined by General Manager, and Lead Groomer, Sunni Scalici, who has 20+ years’ experience in the pet industry, as a vet technician, dog groomer and handler, with appearances and awards at the prestigious Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show. In addition to her experience driving a focus on detail, Sunni and team also put a major emphasis on fear-free handling techniques (reducing fear, anxiety, and stress) for pets. They are also accompanied by a team of tenured professional dog walkers, sitters and pet groomers, and are connected to Pet Vet Connection for veterinary telehealth, to give pet owners added peace of mind. The Woofie’s® mobile app allows pet parents to schedule services, track walks via GPS, and receive real-time updates.
Cody and Mia were drawn to Woofie’s because of their desire to offer premier, professional mobile pet care and their genuine love for pets. They recently rescued Sullivan, a lab-pointer mix, upon finding him wandering near Mia’s work, after losing their beloved Boxer Hank last year. General Manager Sunni is dog mom to Australian Shepherd, Pyxxl, who has ranked #1 in the Australian Shepherd Club of America (ASCA) for three years. Sunni’s show-ring expertise informs her approach at Woofie’s, which leans toward traditional show grooming while emphasizing overall coat health.
“We know first-hand the love pet owners have for their beloved pets, and their need for reliable, personalized, premium care for furry family members," says Cody Erickson. “Austin is a special place with a strong sense of community, and we take pride in being part of it, serving our neighbors, and going the extra mile in caring for pets and their owners.”
“Our hope with every stage of engagement is to create a real connection, one that fosters trust and demonstrates our attention and care for each pet’s unique needs,” says Sunni. “Our mobile pet spa allows for a relaxed, one-on-one environment that helps to minimize noise and distractions of a traditional salon. Using gentle, low-stress and soothing handling techniques, and positive reinforcement, our main goal is to make the groom enjoyable for the dog and convenient for their owners.” Learn more about Woofie’s of North Austin, other Woofies locations, or owning a Woofie’s at OwnAWoofies.com.
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 77 locations open and operating in Alabama, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oregon, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, and Wisconsin. For more information, visit www.woofies.com.
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Woofie's is a new franchise in the professional pet care services industry that is the first to offer the combined services of pet sitting, dog walking and mobile pet spa services.