Lauren has been our salon manager for nearly 7 years, and has over 12 years of grooming experience. She has two Poodles, a Dachshund mix, and three cats at home. On her days off, Lauren can typically be found training with her dogs and attending dog sport events, where she actively competes in a variety of activities. Lauren also enjoys hiking, kayaking, and traveling with her fiancé and dogs.
Lauren's certifications include:
- AKC S.A.F.E. Certified Groomer, June 2019
- Salon Sanitation Certification Course, June 2019
- Decoding Canine Social Dynamics, June 2019
- Pet First Aid & CPR Certification, May 2020
- Geriatric Dog Grooming Course, May 2020
- Canine Hair & Skin Certification Course, May 2020
- Difficult Dog Handling Course, May 2020
- AKC Poodle Grooming Course, May 2020
- AKC Handstripping Course, June 2020
- Poodle Grooming Certification Course, March 2021
- NDGAA Accredited Workshop, March 2021
- National Certified Non-Sporting Groomer, April 2021
- Long-Legged Terrier Certification Course, April 2021
- Short-Legged Terrier Certification Course, May 2021
- West Highland White Terrier Grooming Course, May 2021
- NDGAA Accredited Workshop, August 2021
- National Certified Terrier Groomer, May 2022
- National Certified Sporting Groomer, May 2023
- National Certified Master Groomer, November 2023
- Safety in the Grooming Salon Course, January 2024
- Fear Free Certified Groomer, April 2024
- Poodle Grooming Seminar with Blake Hernandez, June 2024
- Safe Handling of Difficult Dogs Certification Course, June 2024
- Pet Professional First Aid & CPR Certification, June 2024.