Meet Your Groomers
Shelby
Grooming Manager
Shelby has been with Puppy’s Playpen since 2008, working as a daycare attendant throughout high school and over breaks when she attended college. She graduated from Kansas State University with an Animal Science degree and a minor in Pet Food Science. Pet nutrition is her passion, and she loves sharing her knowledge with pet parents who need more guidance on what to feed their pets to give them the longest life possible. Shelby has been grooming at Puppy’s Playpen since 2020 and enjoys cultivating a positive work environment for the whole team.
Specialties: Creative grooming, Teddy bear cuts.
Favorite breeds to groom: Havanese, Poodle, Labrador Retriever.
Tabitha
Pet Stylist
Tabitha began working at Puppy’s Playpen in 2017 as a daycare attendant before transitioning to grooming three years later. It was here where she found her true passion, and it brings her joy to be able to practice it every day. She especially enjoys grooming puppies and starting them on the right path for a lifetime of grooming! When she’s not making your fur babies look beautiful, she enjoys gardening, cooking, and binge-watching Kitchen Nightmares.
Specialties: Puppies, Outline trims, Teddy bear cuts.
Favorite breeds to groom: Shih Tzu, Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, Mini Schnauzer
Jenny
Pet Stylist
Jenny has been a Pet Stylist at Puppy’s Playpen since 2017 and has been grooming since 2005. Jenny truly enjoys coming to work every day because she loves being a part of this team, and of course, who doesn’t want to work with dogs every day?! In her spare time, she enjoys paddle boarding, bowling, and shopping. Jenny is the proud dog mom of a French Bulldog named Tyson; and is our in-house Frenchie enthusiast!
Specialties: De-Sheds
Favorite breeds to groom: French Bulldog, West Highland White Terrier, Giant Schnauzer
Jessica
Pet Stylist
Jessica has been a Pet Stylist at Puppy’s Playpen since 2014 and has been grooming since 2006. Her favorite part of the job is being able to play with all of the dogs running around in daycare and in the salon, and says that in all of her years in the business, this is the best place that she’s worked at. She enjoys working with puppies and giving them the best first experience she can. When not at the salon, she enjoys reading, puzzles, and watching horror movies.
Specialties: De-sheds, Outline trims, Puppies.
Favorite breeds to groom: Sheltie, Pomeranian, Bulldog.
McKenizie
Pet Stylist
McKenizie has been a Pet Stylist at Puppy’s Playpen since 2020 and has been grooming since 2018. She loves her job because of the positive atmosphere and how well everyone works as a team. When not in the salon, you will probably find McKenizie out hiking, fishing, or curled up with a good book.
Specialties: Outline trims, Bichon heads.
Favorite breeds to groom: Aussie, Golden Retriever, Rhodesian Ridgeback.
Greta
Pet Stylist
Greta has been a Pet Stylist at Puppy’s Playpen since 2023. Her favorite part of her job is making the dogs feel and look their best! She also finds the grooming process very relaxing and fulfilling. When not at the salon, Greta enjoys reading reading and writing, as well as playing video games with her friends.
Specialties: Short round teddy bear faces, De-sheds.
Favorite breeds to groom: Doodle, Pitbull, Mini Schnauzer.
Kelsie
Pet Stylist
Kelsie has been a dedicated member of the Puppy’s Playpen team since 2012, and started her dog grooming journey in 2023. She finds her work incredibly rewarding, enjoying the opportunity to make the dogs feel and look their best while working alongside her beloved coworkers. Kelsie has a special affection for grooming senior dogs, inspired by her own senior chihuahua at home. Outside of her job, she is passionate about web design, graphic design, and playing video games.
Specialties: Seniors dogs, Teddy bear cuts.
Favorite breeds to groom: Chihuahua, Bichon Frisé, Great Pyrenees.