About Our Grooming Business
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At Doggie D'Tail we are passionate about the health, happiness and comfort of your furry family member.
We are a Full Service dog grooming salon. We welcome diversity. We stand firmly on the belief of "Humanity over Vanity", meaning we will always do what is best for every dog in our care, every time.
Our Team
Meet our team!
Autumn Ridenour
Owner, CPG, CCE
Autumn Ridenour is the proud owner of Doggie D'Tail and has been a Certified Professional Groomer since 2010. After graduating from grooming academy, she worked in the big corporate world for 3 years, quickly venturing out onto her own with the goal of one day owning her own business. She was hired by Doggie D'Tail founder, Theresa Rogers in 2014 and continually gained experience and knowledge by attending countless continual education classes, shows and expos.
Autumn purchased Doggie D'Tail in 2017. Since then, it has grown and expanded to what it is today.
Autumn specializes in grooming special needs pets, including dogs that may carry trauma from a past grooming experience, dogs with fear aggression, elderly dogs or those with limitations.
Autumn holds the following certifications:
* Certified Professional Groomer
* Canine CPR/ First Aid certified by Barkley
* AKC Safety Certified
* Proud member of NDGAA ( National Dog Grooming Association of America)
* NDGAA certified in Non-Sporting Breeds
* NDGAA certifies in Terriers- Long legged and short legged breeds
* Society of Holistic Pet Professionals member
* Certified Canine Esthetician
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Dave Ridenour
Dave Ridenour
Office Manager, PR
Office manager, Boarding Manager
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Elijah Bunch
Lead Bather, Kennel Technician
Katarina Huey
CPR/ First Aid Certified Groomer. Katarina is an avid animal lover and 2022 West Vigo Highschool Graduate.