Our Team

Meet the people who love your pups

Passionate groomers, patient hands, and genuine animal lovers dedicated to making your dog's visit the best part of their week.

Doggo Den groomer Carissa, Owner, Pet Groomer + Creative Grooming
Owner & Founder

Carissa

Owner, Pet Groomer + Creative Grooming
📅 8 Years in the Industry
NDGAA CertifiedAKC CPRLong Legged TerriersBreed StandardCreative Coloring

An animal enthusiast from a very young age, Carissa was born in Connecticut before moving to Florida as a teen. After serving 4 years in the Army — where she found the courage to pursue her passion — she trained in pet grooming, mastering every role: bather, assistant, groomer, and manager. In 2020, she founded Doggo Den to recreate that warm, mom-and-pop feel — a welcoming family environment filled with compassion. "It's not a job if it's something you love!" Doggo Den is one of her proudest achievements.

Doggo Den groomer Laura, Pet Groomer & Manager
Groomer

Laura

Pet Groomer & Manager
📅 4 Years in the Animal Industry
Pet BathingBreed StandardHand Scissoring

A lifelong animal lover with 3 dogs of her own, Laura brings years of pet caretaking experience and a passion for quality haircuts. She's honing her hand scissoring and breed standard skills with a long-term goal of owning her own salon.

Doggo Den groomer Alyster, Pet Groomer
Groomer

Alyster

Pet Groomer
📅 3 Years as Vet Assistant
Vet AssistantMulti-Species Care

With 3 years of vet assistant experience, Alyster brings a clinical eye and gentle touch to grooming. A lifelong pet enthusiast who has raised dogs, cats, snakes, chickens and more.

Doggo Den groomer Breahna, Dog Washer
New Team Member

Breahna

Dog Washer
📅 New to the Team
CPR Certified

The newest member of the Doggo Den family. Breahna is building her foundation in the pet industry and learning the ropes from the ground up.

Family Feel
A mom-and-pop environment where every pup is treated like our own
Skilled Hands
Certified groomers with breed-standard training and creative flair
Patience First
Every dog gets the time and gentle care they need
Always Learning
Ongoing education in the latest grooming techniques
Doggo Den one year anniversary celebration in Sarasota FL
2020Est.
Our Story

Where community, compassion & family meet.

Doggo Den is a subscription-based pet grooming salon offering premium, all-inclusive services. We wanted to bring back the traditional mom-and-pop way of business.

Community, compassion, and family are at the heart of everything we do — building trust with both our fur and human clients.

6+
Years
1000s
Happy Pups
5★
Rating
🐾

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