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Amanda “Mandy” Crenshaw is the newest member of the Dogfather Mobile team, bringing more than 20 years of grooming experience to every appointment. She works confidently with every breed and size, and she’s especially gifted with pups who need a little extra patience, including seniors and dogs on medication. Known for her gentle hands and… Read the full article

Alyssa Remillard joined the Dogfather mobile team in late 2025 and has quickly become a friendly, familiar face on her routes through Old Saybrook, Wallingford, and Southington. Clients love how calm and patient she is, and how their pups always come home looking and feeling their best.

Alison Turpin has been grooming for one year, drawn to the craft by her passion for making animals feel better, exploring her creative side, working with her hands, and continuing to learn and educate others. One of her greatest strengths is reading animals’ body language and finding ways to work with them that keep both… Read the full article

Sebastian Rivera recently joined the Dogfather team, bringing nearly a year of grooming experience with him. He’s a true all-arounder — comfortable with nails, baths, blow-drying, leash handling, and grooming — and he keeps sharpening his skills through ongoing training. Hands-on and dependable, Sebastian takes pride in making sure every pup is comfortable and well… Read the full article

Carlos Diaz has been grooming for about a year and a half, having learned the craft from one of his best friends, who taught him everything he knows. He’s especially skilled with small breeds, and — being a big guy himself — he’s just as comfortable handling the biggest dogs too. A devoted dog lover… Read the full article

Michael Bell brings a unique background to grooming, drawing on over 15 years of professional dog training experience. Having dedicated his career to understanding canine behavior and helping dogs become confident, well-mannered companions, he expanded his passion into professional grooming about a year ago — discovering that combining training with grooming creates a calmer, safer,… Read the full article

Katie Parisi has been grooming for five years, but her animal care journey began well before that. She started as a kennel manager, became a veterinary technician, worked in pet nutrition, and eventually found her calling as a dog groomer. Katie is especially skilled with skin ailments and understanding the science behind grooming. A firm… Read the full article

Tara Eggleton has been grooming for 13 years, and her passion for animals began in high school through agriculture programs and a part-time position at a local kennel. At 16 she developed a particular interest in grooming and often assisted in that department, later gravitating back to it while working as a dog daycare attendant… Read the full article

Yen has been part of the Dogfather mobile team for over three years, grooming throughout Cheshire, Southington, and North Haven. Clients love Yen’s friendly energy and meticulous work, and the way every dog comes home looking polished and feeling pampered.