Welcome to The Collar Club and its family of brands, where luxury meets compassion in pet care. I’m Paul, the founder — and this is Cavalino. I’d like to share the journey that led to the creation of The Collar Club and its subsidiaries: Collar & Comb, Collar & Foam, Collar & Home, The Vault, Collar & Click, and Collar & Chauffeur.

Our story begins with the deep bond I shared with my beloved best friend, Cavalino. He wasn’t just a pet — he was my steadfast companion through every twist and turn of life. Together, we navigated years of service in the U.S. Navy, where I was Cavalino’s handler and he was my partner. During our time in uniform, Cavalino sustained injuries while serving our country, and caring for him in the years that followed revealed just how underserved pets with complex physical and emotional needs truly are.

We traveled the world — through Africa, the Middle East, and South America — and weathered life’s toughest chapters together. From economic hardship and living in my car, to rebuilding after personal loss, Cavalino was always by my side. He grounded me through heartbreak, inspired me through recovery, and was a constant through every new beginning.

As Cavalino aged, his care became more intricate — he developed hip dysplasia, anxiety, and canine PTSD. I searched for grooming and wellness services that could support a dog with his unique needs, but everywhere we went, we were met with one-size-fits-all solutions. It became clear that the pet care industry wasn’t built for dogs like Cavalino — or people like us.

That realization sparked the creation of Collar & Comb in 2019. From a crayon sketch on a napkin to a grand opening just 60 days later, we launched a self-funded concept that transformed grooming into something personal, elevated, and safe. What started as a humble self-wash station became a spa experience — soundproof, 1:1, cage-free. That evolution became the foundation for The Collar Club: a comprehensive, community-rooted concept focused on quality, education, and elevated experiences.

Since then, our mission has grown into a full ecosystem that includes luxury pet transportation; coffee bars and cocktail lounges for members and their pups; member-only dog parks and boutique pet hotels; jewelry collaborations, mental health services for pets, and more.

We’ve crafted ultra-luxurious, cage-free environments where pets receive top-tier care in impeccably clean, medically informed facilities. From acupuncture and physical therapy to non-anesthetic dental cleanings and customized grooming, every detail — from hypoallergenic products to commercial-grade air filtration — is thoughtfully executed with pets’ well-being in mind.

Although Cavalino is no longer with us, his legacy lives in everything we do. He continues to guide our mission and reminds us that every dog deserves dignity, and every human deserves a place that cares deeply for the animals they love.

We are proud to be California’s highest-rated pet grooming brand by Yelp and Google, and an AKC-S.A.F.E. Certified Salon. We’ve been featured in The New York Times, Disney productions, Rolls-Royce Magazine, and on major networks like CBS.

At The Collar Club, we believe in empowering our clients through education, maintaining transparency in all we do, and making safety and compassion non-negotiable. We don’t prioritize profit over pets — we prioritize purpose.

Whether it’s bespoke in-home training, a curated drink at Collar & Foam, or unmatched grooming in one of our salons, we are here to serve your family with the love, respect, and devotion that Cavalino inspired.

Welcome to the pack. 🐾
— Paul, Cavalino, and Lincoln