
Michael
With 6 years of grooming experience, Michael specializes in Doodles and prioritizes a positive, stress-free experience for every pet.
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Groomers, trainers and caregivers who bring skill, patience and heart to each day.
4 team members

With 6 years of grooming experience, Michael specializes in Doodles and prioritizes a positive, stress-free experience for every pet.

A professional groomer for about five years, Kaytlyn works with dogs of all breeds, sizes and coat types.

Jesse brings over five years of experience, detailed scissor work and a “Humanity over Vanity” approach centered on comfort and safety.

A seasoned groomer with over 18 years of experience and more than 10 certifications, including Master Groomer and A.K.C. Safe.
4 team members

Marnie brings 34 years of experience to kind, science-based training that puts emotions first, then confidence and lasting behavior change.

Certified through Animal Behavior College and an AKC evaluator since 2022, Edina uses positive reinforcement and fear-free, force-free lessons.

Gabrielle Plascak, CPDT-KA, CSAT, has trained professionally for over 12 years with a focus on safety, management and emotional response.
8 team members

Ally grew up around many kinds of dogs and has worked with them for over two years.

A Public Health Sciences student at DePaul, Lauren shares her life with Booty, her Cardigan Welsh Corgi and resident show dog.

A pre-vet student with animal hospital experience, Shania brings veterinary knowledge and calming energy to dogs of all sizes.

Teresa has experience with dogs of all sizes and personalities and treats each pup like one of her own.

Celia loves playing with dogs of all sizes and has experience caring for many different personalities.

A biology student hoping to become a veterinarian, Mariah loves getting to know every dog’s unique personality.
Spider supports daily operations, staff coordination, daycare supervision and grooming prep while helping uphold care and safety standards.

Tobi has been around dogs of every size throughout life and is excited to meet more of them in Chicago.