Owner/operator for Dana's Darling Dogs
Hi everyone! Let me introduce myself!
My name is Dana, the owner & groomer at Dana's Darling Dogs. I have spent my life studying animal behavior, even before becoming a groomer. I was trained in canine CPR and safety while studying to be a vet tech. I ultimately decided that grooming was my passion and traded in the stethoscope for a pair of shears.
I started working at a corporate salon as a bather. Soon there after I began training under an apprenticeship to become a groomer. After a while, I realized how much stress there was in a corporate salon, not only for the employees but also for the dogs.
One-on-One connections with clients and their precious pets seemed like a far better way to redirect my career as groomer.
In the spring of 2018, Dana's Darling Dogs was born! Offering a personalized service for each and every pet in my care. As a new business, I couldn't afford a self-contained unit right off the bat. Instead, I offered what is called "house calls." Me and my little red Toyota Camry, packed to the brim with everything needed to set up a full grooming salon in the comfort of your home! Bathrooms, back porches, or even out in the yard. I would haul my table, dryer, tool box and all (over 100lb mind you) into each and every clients home.
To my surprise, dog hair in their house and all, my clients LOVED it!
Here we are a little over a year later and I have been able to expand my clientele enough to invest in my very own grooming van. She may not be the prettiest grooming van around, but rest assured, the heart that is inside is the same as the girls that lugged 100lbs of equipment day after day to make sure her clients were happy and comfortable!
Oh! I almost forgot! Were you are wondering who Stetson is?
Don't worry, chances are you will meet him. Stetson is my aussie sidekick, he happily tags along in the van with me most days. Enjoying the attention, ooo's, ahh's & treats, lets not forget about the treats that my clients insist on spoiling him with.
Don't worry if your pup is dog aggressive, we have set Stetson up his own gate to keep him in the cab while grooming is in progress!
So, all that being said. Sit. Stay. and let us come to you!
We cant wait to hear from you and set up your own personalized grooming appointment!