About Us

I have loved animals from a young age and always aspired to be a veterinarian. As I grew up and realized that wasn’t for me, I refocussed my career and achieved a Bachelors of Environmental Studies with a Major in Wildlife Management. I have a unique background working on the Peregrine Falcon recovery program in Manitoba and have worked at mitigating the gull population using both hawks and falcons. While in University I developed my love for grooming and since then I have attained the title of Certified Intermediate Stylist Technician from the Canadian Professional Pet Stylists (CPPS) along with having a Certified Stylist Technician certificate. I am now working towards my level 2 certification. I have been an active member of the Professional Pet Groomers Association of Manitoba (PPGAM) since 2013. I have attended many educational seminars here in Winnipeg that were put on by the PPGAM. I have also travelled out of town for shows including SuperZoo in Las Vegas in 2013, Mastergroom Canada in Calgary in 2016 and Groom Expo in Hershey, Pennsylvania in 2017.

I own two CKC registered Finnish Lapphunds named Olli and Elara. Olli is a Canadian Champion, has the title of Canine Good Neighbour, and passed many obedience classes. Elara also has her Canadian Championship. 

Credentials:

-Bachelors of Environmental Studies – Major Wildlife Management

-Canadian Canine Intermediate Stylist Technician (CCST1-Int) a Certified Pet Groomer

-Canadian Canine Stylist Technician (CCST1) a certified bather/dryer

-Member of the Professional Pet Groomers Association of Manitoba 

-Member of the Finnish Lapphund Club of Canada

-Member of the Canadian Kennel Club

-Certificate for Animal First Aid, CPR, Artificial Respiration and Airway Obstruction

-Foster volunteer for MBGP Rescue

 Jessica started out in the dog industry by volunteering at multiple dog shops and was quickly hired on at 17 years old. Jessica loves to help with rescue work and volunteers her time to Manitoba Mutts Dog Rescue. She has 2 dogs, Lily the American bulldog mix who is 5 years old, and Onyx the Mastiff mix from Winnipeg Giant Breed Rescue, he is 10 years old. She also has a leopard gecko, Gummy who is a relaxed little lady who likes to chill on her shoulder.

She has done many obedience and agility classes with Lily and loves to teach her new tricks.

Her favorite breed of dog to groom is Australian Shepherds and she hopes to have one one day. Any type of double coated dog is her specialty!

She is knowledgeable in pet nutrition as she used to work in a pet food store. She is passionate about continuing education and is looking forward to certifying soon. Her goofy and upbeat personality makes it fun for every dog that comes to see her.

Credentials:

-Certified Stylist Technician Certification

-Certificate for Animal First Aid, CPR, Artificial Respiration and Airway Obstruction

-Volunteer with multiple dog rescues

 Lauren began her grooming career in 2017 and got her certification as Intermediate Stylist the same year. She continued her education by attending many seminars, and in 2019, she passed her level 2 practical on short-legged terriers with a master's score.
She loves grooming Golden Retrievers and her favorite type of haircut to do is Asian fusion.
When she's not grooming, she is busy spending time with her 2 Golden Retrievers, Jangkoon and Lucy, and her cat named Sia. She also enjoys traveling and yoga.

Credentials: 

-Canadian Canine Intermediate Stylist Technician (CCST1-Int)  

-Certified Pet Groomer-Canadian Canine Stylist Technician (CCST1) a certified bather/dryer 

-Member of the Professional Pet Groomers Association of Manitoba 

-Member of Canadian Professional Pet Stylists
 

Erica is a certified pet grooming who got her start as a bather a couple of years ago. Ever since, she has had a passion for working with dogs. She works at Dapper Dogs part time and is building up her clientele for her own at home grooming services. When not working, she volunteers her time at spay and neuter clinics with Community Vet Outreach, where she assists with grooming for lower income families. She has been to multiple national and international grooming expos and loves to learn all she can. Erica is always eager to learn new things about dogs and has taken seminars in everything from skin and coat to dental and behavior studies. 

Erica recently adopted her mix Pickles who's 3 years old and he loves following her around the shop. Erica has many favourite dog breeds, but she especially loves grooming doodles.

Credentials:

-Canadian Canine Intermediate Stylist Technician (CCST1-Int)  -Certified Pet Groomer-Canadian Canine Stylist Technician (CCST1) a certified bather/dryer   
-Certificate for Animal First Aid, CPR, Artificial Respiration and Airway Obstruction 

 Jade first became involved in the dog industry when she was 15 and volunteered as a dog walker at the Humane Society. She fostered dogs for a local rescue before adopting one of her fosters, a mutt named Kaz. She also has an Alaskan Husky named Shasta and a bearded dragon named Stanley.
She has worked in dog daycares for over 4 years and hopes to one day open her own pet care business. Her favorite part of working with animals is helping them feel comfortable when they are nervous or afraid.
Her favorite breed is smooth coat Brussels Griffons. 

Credentials: 

-Certified in Pet First Aid, CPR, Artificial Respiration and Airway Obstruction 

-5+ years experience working with dogs

-Volunteer experience with rescues, local and abroad 

 Ali has been passionate for animals since she was very young, loving and learning about every new animal she met. She has volunteered hundreds of hours at local small animal Veterinary clinics and also with rural large animal mixed practice Vets, in the surgery and emergency medical wards. Ali has been making a career of working with animals for 8+ years now and has gained a lot of experience handling dogs of course but also with cats, cattle, and horses. She also works with the Manitoba Wildlife Federation towards improving conservation throughout Manitoba and is a Level 1 member of C.D.A.R.T. (Canadian Disaster Animal Response Team) helping pets, farm and wild animals in flood, fire and other natural disasters across the nation. Ali has been volunteering with multiple rescues for the last few years with efforts of addressing and helping control the canine overpopulation issues in Manitoba. She also adopted her best bud, senior dog Rocky the Golden Retriever from a local rescue. She has now been working as an apprentice under a Certified Behaviour Consultant Dog Trainer in Winnipeg for almost a year and is working towards becoming professionally certified herself. She has taken multiple courses and seminars through Dr Ian Dunbar from foundations in dog handling and training to understanding aggressive and fearful dogs. Ali has worked at several different grooming salons over the years and is experienced with nail trims, bathing, de-sheds, blow outs and paw trims. The surprising thing is that she didn’t grow up with any pets or dogs but could not imagine her life without them as they are her true passion. 

Credentials:

-Certificate for Animal First Aid, CPR, Artificial Respiration and Airway Obstruction-CCPDT 

-Apprentice Dog Trainer-Member and Certified Level One Canadian Disaster Animal Response Team Volunteer

-Veterinary and animal rescue experience