Our Team
The people (and personalities) behind Doggo Den. We're a small team with big love for what we do.
Carissa T.
Lead Groomer & Creative Stylist · 8 years in the industryArmy veteran turned pet stylist. After 4 years of military service and training in every role a grooming salon has — bather, assistant, groomer, manager — Carissa opened Doggo Den to create the kind of welcoming, family-first shop she always wanted to work in.
Specialties
Certifications
NDGAA & AKC Certified · CPR
Breed Standard · Creative Coloring · Hand Scissoring
Laura T.
A lifelong animal lover with 3 dogs of her own. Laura handles day-to-day operations and is constantly leveling up her grooming skills. Her long-term goal? Opening her own shop one day.
Pet Groomer & Manager · 4 years in the industryCertifications
NDGAA & AKC Certified · CPR
Specialties
Breed Standard · Creative Coloring · Hand Scissoring
Alyster D.
Vet tech background, groomer by choice. Alyster has raised dogs, cats, snakes, chickens — you name it. That hands-on experience shows in the care and patience he brings to every groom.
Pet Groomer · 3 years as a vet assistantNDGAA & AKC Certified · CPR
Certifications
Specialties
Breed Standard · Creative Coloring · Hand Scissoring
Breahna
Pet Bather · New to the teamThe newest member of the Doggo Den family. Breahnais building her foundation in the pet industry and learning the ropes from the ground up.
NDGAA & AKC Certified · CPR
Breed Standard · Creative Coloring · Hand Scissoring
Specialties
Certifications
Our Approach
Every groomer here is trained to read dogs — not just groom them. We prioritize patience, safety, and making every visit as stress-free as possible.
We're AKC S.A.F.E. certified and committed to ongoing education. That means proper handling techniques, understanding common health conditions, and staying current with industry standards.
Want to join the pack?
We're always looking for passionate people who love dogs as much as we do.
Ready to meet us in person?
Book your first visit and see why our clients keep coming back.