Certified, experienced, and genuinely passionate — get to know the people who'll be caring for your pup.

Meet the Groomers Your Dog Will Actually Look Forward to Seeing

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Stephanie Esparza - Groomer & Assistant Manager

Stephanie began her animal care career as a vet assistant before discovering her real calling in the grooming world. She worked her way up from bather to groomer to assistant manager, bringing a level of technical skill and genuine warmth that's earned her a devoted following of regulars.

She's constantly learning and refining her craft — because she believes every pup deserves the absolute best. Stephanie is also bilingual (English/Spanish), so if Spanish is your first language, you're in great hands.

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Jennifer Miller— Groomer

Jenn brings years of professional grooming experience and a deep love for animals to every appointment. She's worked with a wide variety of breeds and has a genuine passion for keeping dogs healthy, comfortable, and looking their best.

Jenn is always continuing her education — because she knows there's always more to learn about making dogs feel great.

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Elizabeth Anderson — Groomer

Elizabeth Anderson — Groomer

Elizabeth has been working professionally with dogs since 2010 — and she's been an animal person her entire life. She has a real gift for building trust with dogs of every size and temperament, and her regulars feel it: customers often tell her that their dogs get visibly excited the moment they hear her name.

She listens carefully to both you and your pup, is attentive to every concern, and her goal is always the same: make this their favorite part of the week.

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Our Apprentice Groomers

Each of our apprentices works directly alongside certified groomers in a supervised environment. They're attentive, dedicated, and building skills through hands-on experience. Book an apprentice session for discounted grooming — and help support the next generation of SLO's best groomers.
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Sage Somma

Sage comes to grooming with a background in dog boarding and training, which means she already knows how to read a dog's body language and earn their trust. She has a particular soft spot for nervous pups and brings the same patience and calm to the grooming table.

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Kaden Roth

Kaden is building his grooming skills under the guidance of our certified team. He's attentive, detail-oriented, and genuinely enthusiastic about the craft — every session is an opportunity to get better.

Groomer's steady hands using professional shears to precisely trim and shape a calm dog's coat around head and ears

Madison Schwenoha

Madison brings energy and dedication to every appointment. She loves getting to know each dog's unique personality and is developing the hands-on skills to give every pup a great experience, every time.

Oisin Settles

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