About Us
Katelin (Owner)
Hi! I’m the proud owner and one of the professional pet stylist at Spaw 4 Paws! Working with animals has always been a dream and passion of mine. I graduated from Argosy University with an Associate of Applied Science in Animal Technology and stayed with that for almost 5 years. In 2014, I felt like I wanted to expand my education and career opportunities, so I became a part-time student at Rio Gran Grooming School where I received my certificate as a Professional Pet Stylist. While I enjoy both lines of work, grooming was where my heart was, so I pursued that full time. With my previous education, I have a high understanding and knowledge on animal behavior, hair, skin, and coat conditions, and overall health. I truly enjoy every bit of my job and treat every dog as if they were my own. My family consists of; Garrett, my loving and support husband, 2 beautiful girls named Raeghan and Reese and our 2 English Mastiff named Boomer and Brew.
Mindy (Apple Valley Manager)
I am a Certified Dog Trainer and have been dog training for almost 20 years! With several years of experience in the veterinary field and dog training, I decided to expand my knowledge into the Pet Grooming field! After attending grooming school, I received my Certification as a Professional Pet Stylist.
I have several animals at home including; 2 dogs, 2 cats, a bearded dragons, and ferrets! Tootles, my 3 yr old cavapoo, was the one that inspired me to grow my passion for grooming!
I am so excited to be a part of this team at Spaw 4 Paws, as I believe every dog that comes in should have the BEST care and one on one attention they deserve. They become a part of my family just as much as your own. I look forward to meeting you and your fur babies!
Jodi (Apple Valley)
I feel fortunate to join the Spaw 4 Paws family! When I am heading into the salon in the mornings, I can not believe that I do this as a career! I get to hang out with dogs all day long and to top it off, I get to make them look beautiful.
Grooming has always been my passion. I graduated from Ruff Cutts Grooming School in 1998.
I have a loving husband, 2 beautiful daughters, and 2 amazing English Springer Spaniels (Mooney & Monroe) I like to spend my free time with family and friends doing fun things like fishing, camping, and just hanging out! I look forward to meeting you and your pooches soon!
Rachael (Lakeville Manager)
I am excited to start my grooming career at Spaw 4 Paws! I will be working along side a group of amazing talented ladies where I'll have the opportunity to learn and grow my skills daily in my new career. I graduated from Rio Grooming School in 2021, where I received my Professional Pet Stylist Certification. I have 2 dogs; Ellie (papillon mix) and Smokey (chihuahua mix). When I'm not at work, I enjoy spending time with family and friends. I can't wait to meet you and your pups soon!
Audrey (Apple Valley)
I am very thankful and excited to be a part of the Spaw4Paws family. I started my grooming career in Arizona, where I attended Grooming Academy and received my Professional Pet Stylist Certification. Ever since I was a little girl, working with animals has been my dream. I am very grateful to be living that dream, spending every day with your fur babies, making them beautiful and keeping them comfortable. When I’m not at work, you can find me spending time with my dog, Bear (Lab Mix), hanging out with friends and family, or reading. I look forward to meeting you and your fur babies soon!
Katie (Apple Valley)
I’m excited to be a part of the Spaw 4 Paws family! I’m always looking to better my skills and I’m excited to be working with such a knowledgeable and caring team. I started as a groomer at Petco where I met and worked with a wide range of dogs. Through this experience, I have become comfortable with all sizes of dogs. I have a boxer/pitbull mix named Apollo and two cats, Wednesday and Jinx. In my free time I read, play the occasional video game, and spend time with my husband. I’m excited to meet you and your fur-children!
Kayla (Apple Valley)
I am so grateful to be apart of the Spaw 4 Paws team! I recently moved her from Arizona, I’m excited to be here and continue to grow.
Ever since I was younger I always wanted to work with animals and I’m so happy that I found grooming, it’s such an honor being able to take care of everyone’s fur babies! When I’m not at work usually you can find me outside or hanging out with our little fur babies at home.
Kait (Lakeville)
I have been working in the pet industry for 8 years, in a variety of positions from being a Pet Health Ambassador at several retail locations to starting my grooming career in Bozeman, MT after growing up in the Lakeville area. I graduated from Rio Grooming School in 2023 with my full certification. I am more than excited to expand my career with Spaw 4 Paws, and offer the highest quality grooms to my community.
In my free time you can find me at the hockey rink, hiking with my dogs, and riding my two horses that keep me very busy. Happy tails and trails!
Izzy (Lakeville)
Hi, I'm Izzy! I have always loved dogs and I have dog sat since I was 12 years old. So when my friend got into dog grooming and told me about it, I thought I would give it a try and turned out I really have a passion for it! I graduated Rio Grooming School in the beginning of 2023. Some of my favorite breeds to groom are Australian Shepherds and Shihtzus. In my free time you can find me outside going on walks with my family. I have 5 siblings so there is never a dull moment. I am thankful for the opportunity to work at Spaw 4 Paws and can't wait to see what the future holds for my grooming career!
Makenna (Lakeville)
I'm excited to grow with Spaw 4 Paws and be part of the team! I started my grooming career at PetSmart where I discovered my love for grooming! I have been grooming for 8 years and have a certificate in dog first aid and CPR. My favorite part of grooming is working with all the different breeds. I have 2 dogs (Newfoundland and Great Pyrenees) and 2 guinea pigs. In my free time I enjoy going for walks with my dogs, spending time with friends and family, and also learning how to crochet.
Lisa (Lakeville)
Hi! I have been grooming for 25 years! I trained at Petco and have experience with senior dogs, doodles, and poodles. My favorite part about grooming is the smile, my heart gets from helping dogs feel amazing! I love grooming Westies. Outside of work, I enjoy kayaking in the Grand Marias. I have a kitty named Alice.
Amy (Farmington)
Hello! My love for animals started at a young age, as I grew up on a farm in southern Minnesota. I attended Rio Grooming School in 2019 and received my Certification as a Pet Stylist. I enjoy grooming all breed types and strive to help my clients, and their fur babies, find the perfect cut to fit their lifestyles. I enjoy getting creative and doing mohawks as well! I currently have 3 kittens named, Honey Bee, Stormy, and Snow White.
Sunny (Farmington)
Hi, My name is Sunny! I have been grooming since 2022. I trained at Muddy Paws Grooming Salon and I have experience with bath dogs and trim up dogs. My favorite part of grooming is when you get a REALLY hairy dog who needs a good deshed! I love helping them get rid of all that extra hair. Outside of work I enjoy spending time with my daughter, my 4 dogs and I'm always working on my small t-shirt business.
Bri (Farmington)
I'm so excited to be part of the grooming team at Spaw 4 Paws! I've been grooming for 15 years, beginnning my career as a bather and quickly discovering my love for working hands-on with dogs. Over the years, I've developed a passion for understanding each dogs' unique personalities and building trust and strong bonds with the pets I care for. I'm proud to offer a calm, patient, and compassionate grooming experience, especially for dogs who may be nervous or need a little extra reassurance. My goal is always to help every pet feel safe, comfortable, and leave looking and feeling their best! When I'm not in the salon, I love spending time with my family- my daughter, my 2 stepchildren, my boyfriend, and our 2 dogs I also enjoy unwinding with a good book whenever I can. I can't wait to meet you and your pets and look forward to building lasting relationships with both you and your furry family members!
Chris (Farmington Manager)
Hello, my name is Chris and I've had the pleasure of making dogs look fabulous for over 20 years! I'm excited to rejoin the Spaw 4 Paws family! I enjoy working on all breeds but I especailly enjoy curly coats, wire coats, and all spunky terriers! When I'm not pampering pets, I enjoying spending time with my people, traveling, being a foodie and attending concerts. My smooth fox terriers, Brodie and Gigi do an excellent job of making sure my life is never boring. I'm really looking forward to reconnecting with familiar faces and making new connections!
Heather (Farmington)
Hi, I'm Heather! I've been grooming for over 20 years and trained at The Academy of Pets, giving me extensive experience working with all small breeds. My favorite part of grooming is helping dogs look and feel their very best while creating a calm, positive experience for them. I specialize in grooming Yorkies, Shih Tzus, and Pomeranians and I love building lasting relationships with both pets and their families. Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with my daughter and traveling whenever I can. I also have a dachshund names Nina who goes just about everywhere with me!