My name is Lesha and I own a grooming facility at 4602 Pacific Avenue Tacoma Washington. Here's a little on how I got started...
When I was in high school I got my first job as a bather at PetSmart. Straight out of high school I got an apprentice position at a dog training facility, The Washington K-9 Center. There I learned how to handle hard to handle dogs, protection dogs, I taught obedience classes and of course cared for the many Malinoises, Rottweilers, Pitbulls etc that stayed at the facility.
When I was working and learning at the training facility I enrolled in a dog grooming school and there I learned how to properly bathe and groom all breeds of dogs.
Throughout the years I have worked as a groomer at a veterinarian clinic, a boarding facility, a pet store and a grooming facility.
In May 2006 when I turned 25 years old I decided to open a grooming facility and ever since I have been in business.
After getting my certificate of completion from dog training and grooming school, I have gained hands-on experience with thousands of dogs due to the places I have worked while grooming, training obedience, protection dogs and board and train clients.
I have helped run my employers businesses, I have fostered and placed many dogs, I have boarded my clients dogs while they were out of town and at one point I even lived with a pack of my own dogs.
In the past I have also bred dogs having the experience of rearing and being able to study dog and puppy pack behavior including Belgian Malinoises, Maltese, Pomeranian, Jack Russell's and a Golden Retriever litter.
I have learned so much along the way, not only as a business woman but also as a human being learning the ways of communication and customer service, with dogs always and forever by my side.
Love what you do,
Lesha
