Meet the Staff

 

 

Owner and groomer, Jennifer Smith is a Nationally Certified Master Groomer, having attained this prestigious status in 1996. She has been working with dogs since 1978. Early on, she worked in dog boarding and training facilities, as a dog sled driver, and as a vet tech.

Jennie became a groomer in 1988. In this capacity she has owned three successful pet grooming salons.

Currently, as a Nationally Certified Master Groomer, Jennie is a much sought after national speaker at grooming conventions, speaking on various topics related to dog grooming. She competes, and a number of times has won, local and national grooming competitions. She is a dog grooming instructor and an American Red Cross Instructor of Animal CPR. She spends a large percentage of her time grooming dogs, having a keen eye toward creativity and precision. Jennie’s expertise is skillfully demonstrated across a wide range of dogs, from Golden Retrievers to Bichons, from Chihuahuas to Schnauzers. Her proficiency at scissoring and shaping make her perfect for breeds where extra care is appreciated.

Despite her busy schedule, she finds time to breed and show Pomeranians and Flat Coated Retrievers.

Jennie was an alternate for the reality grooming show, “Groomer Has It”, on Animal Planet!!!!

Why does she do all of this……because she loves dogs!!

Kelly Thompson

Kelly Thompson  Professional Groomer

Hello! My name is Kelly Thompson and I am a groomer at Dogs’ Own Grooming Salon. Born and raised in Baltimore, Maryland I have always adored and owned pets. I started my career with animals in 2004 as a calf handler on a dairy farm and instantly knew I wanted to continue my path in life with animals by my side! In 2005, I was given the opportunity to work as a bather at a grooming shop for five groomers. I fell in love all over again. I watched and studied the groomers and decided that was what I wanted to do. So, following a couple of years of bathing and assisting groomers, I decided it was time and enrolled in Classy Pet Grooming School. I was taught and continue to learn from my amazing teacher Jennie Cockrum Smith. I graduated grooming school with a 4.0 and I truly believe my love for animals and the joy they bring to my life helped me accomplish this. I believe grooming is an essential part of keeping our pets happy and healthy. The innocence a pet brings to our lives is precious, and being able to spend time with them every day is a blessing in my life.

Let’s not forget the Kitties in our lives…I will groom them too!!!!