Meet the Team | Dog Groomers
Alex:
I'm a groomer who has been in the animal industry for the past 14 years. Before entering grooming, I have been a vet assistant, kennel technician, vet receptionist, doggy daycare specialist and boarding manager. I work well with hard to handle and nervous dogs, but terriers hold a special place in my heart. While loving the medical aspect of my previous careers, I always felt it lacked something. My work with fellow groomers led me to follow my passion and knew this career was for me. I am able to work with animals I love, while putting my creative side to use. I have never looked back. I live in Oak Harbor with my husband, our son, two dogs, and our fish. We will soon be adding a Miniature Schnauzer to the family that will become my grooming competition dog under hand-stripped Terriers. Grooming is my passion but in my spare time I love to cook and bake.
Kati:
Being an avid animal lover all my life, when I was introduced to grooming in 2015, I knew it was meant to be. Growing up I always had dogs in the home, and when my husband and I got our German Shepherd in 2014, I knew that they'll always hold a special place in my heart. One of the things I love most about grooming is getting the opportunity to work with so many different dogs, and getting to know each ones unique personality. When I'm not getting my creative outlet at work I enjoy camping, being in the kitchen, and drawing and painting.
Kennedy:
With a life-long passion for dogs, grooming is something I'm very grateful to have discovered. It's something I find very fun and fulfilling as theres always more to learn! I have a special place for poodles, as I first learned to groom on a show puppy and now own a standard of my own. I love to try out new things and exercise my creativity every day. Since discovering grooming, I've been infatuated and wanted to try my hand at it. After a year of bathing I slowly started training, learning off my fellow groomers and building my confidence until I was brought into the team as the full-time groomer I now am. I'd love to work with your dog and get the chance to build a special bond, along with making them beautiful!
Mary:
I love working with all kinds of different dogs and coat styles. I started my grooming journey when I expressed my love for American Cocker Spaniels at the age of 10. My aunt showed me the dog show world for and I never looked back . I have over 20 years of grooming, training and dog show handling experience. I personally show an English Bulldogs and overall love the squishy face breeds! I have worked in the veterinary field as a groomer working on dogs that needed extra care due to medical issues. I have been fully trained in Fear Free Grooming, and try to apply that to every dog I groom. I’m excited to be apart of the posh Team an I can’t wait to meet you and your pups.
Melissa:
As a young girl, I always loved animals and was finally given the opportunity to work with them in 2000. I started as a bather at a grooming shop in the Chicago suburbs. I would stay late to learn from the groomers and eventually became one. As a groomer, I was introduced to the dog show world and instantly fell in love. I began to think of the dogs as little celebrities. I furthered my knowledge of dogs by working with a professional dog handler and traveling around the midwest showing multiple breeds of dogs. In 2005, I attended the Westminster Dog Show. Throughout my career I have worked in grooming shops, kennels, and a vet clinic. I enjoy working with dogs of all ages and sizes. I strive to deliver a calm gentle approach to every dog. My husband and I are proud parents of a very diverse family of five dogs and one sassy cat. In my spare time, I enjoy volunteering with our local K-9 Korps Dog 4-H Club.
Reyna:
I am excited to meet your dogs! I have 30 years of showing, training and grooming experience. I got my start as a "4Her" at
age eight and now have two 4-H kids of my own. I have owned and bred Whippets since 1996, and currently have three Whippets and one Spinone Italiano. I began grooming and showing Shetland Sheepdogs and Greyhounds. I have experience in conformation, obedience, and the rally ring. My favorite show memory was my trip to Westminster in NYC a few years ago. I have apprenticed under a longtime Yorkie breeder, and groomer Corrine Boon, and am forever grateful for their expertise. I have experience with wire coated maintenance as well. I truly love researching show grooms to help make your dog looks like a champion at home.
Meet the Team | Cat Groomers
Lisa:
I started working with animals as a Veterinary Assistant in 1999, and continue this work at NAS Whidbey Veterinary Treatment Facility during the weekdays. I had a unique opportunity in 2007 to work with a wonderfully skilled groomer who helped me perfect my pet grooming technique . My true passion is caring for cats and chose to focus helping felines with their grooming needs. While every cat is unique in personality and grooming needs, I enjoy providing a positive experience for your special friend. I have three cats that I love to spoil along with a chinchilla and four chickens. I look forward to working with your precious kitties making them feel beautiful.
I started working with animals as a Veterinary Assistant in 1999, and continue this work at NAS Whidbey Veterinary Treatment Facility during the weekdays. I had a unique opportunity in 2007 to work with a wonderfully skilled groomer who helped me perfect my pet grooming technique . My true passion is caring for cats and chose to focus helping felines with their grooming needs. While every cat is unique in personality and grooming needs, I enjoy providing a positive experience for your special friend. I have three cats that I love to spoil along with a chinchilla and four chickens. I look forward to working with your precious kitties making them feel beautiful.
