Diane Burke is a professional dog groomer with 23 years of experience and a background in show dogs. That show-ring foundation gives her a meticulous eye for breed-specific styling, and she specializes in large, double-coated breeds such as the Newfoundland. Diane brings real expertise and care to every coat she works on.
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Samantha Mckiernan
Sam McKiernan is a professional dog groomer with 16 years of experience. She started out as a bather, and after a year working alongside the dogs she fell in love with grooming and decided to make it her career. With years of experience and a patient, gentle approach, Sam specializes in difficult and senior dogs… Read the full article
Jacqueline Cote
Jacqueline (Jackie) Cote is a beloved professional groomer at Dogfather Stratford, where she’s built a loyal following over the years. Many clients call her their dog’s exclusive groomer and the reason they keep coming back — some have even nicknamed her “Aunt Jackie.” Known for going above and beyond, Jackie builds real bonds with every… Read the full article
Kayla Caplan
Kayla Caplan is a professional dog groomer with 20 years of experience. Grooming has been part of her life for as long as she can remember — she got her start helping her mom, who has been a groomer since Kayla was a little girl, and she has carried that love of the craft ever… Read the full article
Samantha Fancher
Samanth Claire Fancher has been grooming for four years and sees it as another wonderful outlet for her love of art and creativity. She adores pups of all sizes, though pitbulls are her favorite. Over the years she has developed her doodle ‘dos, and she also enjoys a good schnauzer cut. Samanth always takes the… Read the full article
Nicole Weatherman
Nicole Weatherman has been grooming with the Dogfather for about a year and covers the Shelton, Stratford, and Fairfield areas. Known for her gentle, reassuring approach, she makes sure every pup, especially the nervous ones, feels safe and cared for in her van.
Nick Rayho
Nick Rayho has been with the Dogfather for close to a year, serving Milford, Stratford, and Orange. Calm and personable, he has a natural way with dogs of every temperament and makes each grooming a smooth, stress-free experience.
Jessie Rillstone
Jessie-lynn Rillstone has been grooming for 11 years, having gotten her start when a longtime friend who grooms told her she’d be great at it, and they were right. She began at Petco, went private for a few years, and has now found her home here. Jessie-lynn excels at schnauzer breed cuts and creative grooming,… Read the full article
Jessie Sheely
Jessica Sheely has been part of the Dogfather mobile team for nearly three years and covers the Guilford, Bristol, and Cheshire areas. Clients appreciate her consistency and the care she puts into keeping every dog comfortable from start to finish.
Cristen Quinn
Cristen Quinn has been grooming with the Dogfather for about six years and is a trusted regular throughout Hamden, Branford, and Essex. Clients count on her reliability and the patient, caring way she handles every pup in her chair.
