Easing everyday stress for busy pet owners is just one way Kim Bryan makes the world better. From on-site, fuss-free dog bathing to relaxing aromatherapy and ‘furry facials,’ Bryan and business partner Shane Ruessler fill a much-needed niche for on-the-go pet lovers who aren’t willing to sacrifice quality when it comes to caring for their pet kids.

Bryan’s shiny black-and-white Dogs D’Rule (‘drool’) Mobile Pet Wash unit is easily recognized around town, and is well-known for its color logo featuring a white dog driving a bathtub in flames. Inspired by Bryan’s dog Knock-out, the Dogs D’Rule (‘drool) logo also is featured on the company’s line of pet care products and apparel (visit www.DogsDruleOnline.com).

After seeing busy pet lovers feel frustrated about the lack of time and space to keep up with regular pet care, Bryan and Ruessler came up with a solution. They discovered that they could ease frustrations and improve the relationships between pets and their owners by providing a more convenient, relaxing setting for bath time.

“People love their pets so much that it’s sometimes hard for them to find someone they can really trust, for their bath time and other pet care needs,” says Bryan. “We simply came up with a way to bring bath time right to your doorstep, while keeping it fun and affordable.”

The Dogs D’Rule (‘drool’) Mobile Pet Wash features a secure, full-size elevated bathing tub, soft, absorbent towels and mats, and a professional dryer. Bath options include aromatherapy treatments, paw-di-cures, and facials. “Often, people think that making their pet comfortable and keeping their coats soft and flea-free is beyond their reach,” explains Bryan. “By bringing our services to you at home or while you travel, you don’t have to feel guilty about being short on time and patience, in the midst of your busy day.” The Dogs D’Rule Mobile Pet Wash uses only filtered, softened warm water and environmentally sensitive products.

Prior to launching Dogs D’Rule in January 2009, Bryan owned Love ‘Em & Leave ‘Em pet-sitting service for six years. She has trained dogs professionally with J&K Canine Academy since 2003. Bryan’s experience as a professional dog trainer gives her special insight into how pets feel and behave. By spending just a few minutes handling and touching your pet, she can tell a lot about how it’s feeling and what it needs. For households with multiple pets, larger dogs, or older pets, the Dogs D’Rule mobile service offers specially designed support harnesses and other safety features to relieve pet owners of the worry and wear of aching backs, slippery floors, and innumerable hairy bath towels to clean up, after bath time.

Bryan says clients love the time savings and convenience of at-home care. “In a traditional pet salon, the time it takes from drop-off to pick-up can be as much as four hours, not counting driving time, extra gas, and vehicle wear-and-tear. By having us come to your home on a regular basis, your pet can be more comfortable for a longer period of time, in a private, familiar setting. At the same time, you will be relaxed and confident, knowing that he or she is getting the very best care possible.”

Building relationships and sharing ‘why I love my pet’ stories are just a few of the benefits that Bryan and Ruessler enjoy as owners of Dogs D’Rule, which will introduce its own line of pet apparel and pet care products later this year. “Quarterly holiday socials, birthday parties, and opportunities to volunteer at local pet-charity events are just a few of the ways that Dogs D’Rule pet parents can come together to have fun and feel connected,” says Ruessler.

Seeing how happy and comfortable pets are after their Dogs D’Rule bath appointments is really the ‘icing on the pupcake’ for Ruessler and Bryan. “The dogs are happy and run around in their after-bath bandanas with ‘bound-i-ful’ excitement,’ says Bryan. “Our greatest joy is seeing a clean, happy pet in its owners’ arms. Plus, those blueberry-vanilla facials must taste pretty good, because there’s usually a lot of lip-lickin’ going on!”

The all-natural shampoos and conditioners used by Dogs D’Rule address special pet care needs such as skin irritations, dry scalp, and flea eradication, and are carefully selected to meet each pet’s needs. Bath care packages begin at $40, depending on the size of the pet. Sugar-scrub and hot-oil treatments, as well as mud baths, also are available. Dogs D’Rule also offers the unique Furminator de-shedding treatment, as well as flea and tick dips.

The Dogs D’Rule Mobile Pet Wash is available for individual appointments, group bookings, birthday parties, and babydog showers in the Gainesville, Tioga/Newberry, Alachua, High Springs, Fort White, and Lake City areas. Dogs D'Rule actively supports local and national pet-affiliated charities including the Alachua County Humane Society, Gainesville Pet Rescue, and Paws on Parole. For more information, call 352-665-PETS (7387), or visit www.DogsDruleOnline.com.

Kay Quinn - Morgan & Quinn Public Relations - is a veteran public relations and marketing professional who also has a heart for ‘all things pet friendly. Reach her via email.