Stylists
Peggy Safford
Peggy is the owner of Hair of the Dog and a Certified Professional groomer.
She received her certification from Animal Arts Academy of Pet Grooming.
After graduating from Animal Arts she stayed to further her education with hands on experience and was to become an instructor of future groomers for her last 3 years there. She credits her mentor, Barb Elery with the guidance that she received in the art of grooming and special handling of our pets. Peggy is able to groom all breeds to the standard, or owner modified looks.
She is always happy to work with you to determine the most appropriate and attractive look for your pet.
~Canine CPR Certified
Sabrina
Sabrina is our Senior Stylist at Hair of the Dog and for good reason. Her qualities of grooming are outstanding, from the gentle handling of each of our clients to the finish work that is beautiful. Her hand scissoring style is without doubt stunning to watch and see the end results; breathtaking.
She is a graduate of The Paragon School of Pet Grooming, located in Michigan. The school is known for its excellence in teaching of future groomers throughout the U.S.
The word Paragon means "in search of excellence" and we are fortunate to have this quality and high standard on our staff at Hair of the Dog!
~Canine CPR Certified
*The Paragon School of Pet Grooming, is licensed by the Michigan Department of Education.
Melissa
Melissa has always known that she wanted to work with animals. Growing up in the mountains of Jackson Hole, WY, she participated in many 4-H clubs ranging from visual arts to rabbits and dogs She received many awards including State Champion Novice Obedience with her golden retriever.
Melissa attended Central Wyoming College in Riverton, Wyoming. She then moved to Los Angeles to pursue a career in special effects cinema make-up.
She worked on several sets creating various monsters and realistic " wounds" for several years.
When Melissa moved to Indianapolis, she knew that she wanted to return to her true passion, animals. She accepted a position at Petco as a groomer's assistant. She later attended the grooming academy and apprenticed with her salon manager to refine her grooming skills. She eventually became the salon manager where she surpassed the salon expectations and turned the salon into the district leader.
Melissa has 2 daughters, Jaden and Violet that share her love of animals. They have an Airedale terrier/ beagle mix and a Lakeland terrier, along with 2 cats (1 is fostered for Hamilton County Humane Society) and 1 chinchilla.
Melissa is very happy to have found a home at Hair of the Dog! She looks forward to seeing the puppies each and every day. There is not a better feeling than seeing the happiness on an owner's face when they see their babies all spiffed up and looking top notch! And of course, making those babies feel the best too!
~Canine CPR Certified
Jessie
Even as a young child Jessie always knew she wanted to work with animals of all sorts.
In school she excelled in many endeavors, mainly in the subjects that included music, art, and animals. After graduating from Monroe Central High School in Parker City IN, she packed up and left her hometown in search of greater adventures. Being from a small town it's an understatement to say she was out of her comfort zone in the city.
But she found peace when working with the animals while attending the Veterinary Science program at the Vet Tech Institute International Business College.
It was there she discovered not only did she have what it takes to thrive on the medicinal side of the animal kingdom, she discovered her love of the grooming industry. While attending school full time she scored a job at Petco as a prep technician. Many late nights studying and early morning shifts later she graduated and started a full time externship at an emergency clinic all the while keeping her grooming job.
As much as she enjoyed the challenge that is emergency medicine for animals, she came to the realization that she preferred the solace she found in grooming. Which brings us to the present. She is now the mother of a funny and beautiful little girl and engaged to be married to her Daddy to whom she wants to thank for being so supportive on her conquest to find what she wants to do for the rest of her life. It's not everyday people get to wake up smiling knowing they will have security in their career!
And so she uses her knowledge of medicine alongside her grooming skills to make sure your best friend is looking and feeling their best. Her promise is to love and sing to your pets as she does her own, and with nothing but passion and a smile. That is her guarantee as your groomer and friend.
Thank you for taking time out to read a little about her and she looks forward to working with you and your animals at
Hair of the Dog, where we are "sick in love with dog".
Peggy is the owner of Hair of the Dog and a Certified Professional groomer.
She received her certification from Animal Arts Academy of Pet Grooming.
After graduating from Animal Arts she stayed to further her education with hands on experience and was to become an instructor of future groomers for her last 3 years there. She credits her mentor, Barb Elery with the guidance that she received in the art of grooming and special handling of our pets. Peggy is able to groom all breeds to the standard, or owner modified looks.
She is always happy to work with you to determine the most appropriate and attractive look for your pet.
~Canine CPR Certified
Sabrina
Sabrina is our Senior Stylist at Hair of the Dog and for good reason. Her qualities of grooming are outstanding, from the gentle handling of each of our clients to the finish work that is beautiful. Her hand scissoring style is without doubt stunning to watch and see the end results; breathtaking.
She is a graduate of The Paragon School of Pet Grooming, located in Michigan. The school is known for its excellence in teaching of future groomers throughout the U.S.
The word Paragon means "in search of excellence" and we are fortunate to have this quality and high standard on our staff at Hair of the Dog!
~Canine CPR Certified
*The Paragon School of Pet Grooming, is licensed by the Michigan Department of Education.
Melissa
Melissa has always known that she wanted to work with animals. Growing up in the mountains of Jackson Hole, WY, she participated in many 4-H clubs ranging from visual arts to rabbits and dogs She received many awards including State Champion Novice Obedience with her golden retriever.
Melissa attended Central Wyoming College in Riverton, Wyoming. She then moved to Los Angeles to pursue a career in special effects cinema make-up.
She worked on several sets creating various monsters and realistic " wounds" for several years.
When Melissa moved to Indianapolis, she knew that she wanted to return to her true passion, animals. She accepted a position at Petco as a groomer's assistant. She later attended the grooming academy and apprenticed with her salon manager to refine her grooming skills. She eventually became the salon manager where she surpassed the salon expectations and turned the salon into the district leader.
Melissa has 2 daughters, Jaden and Violet that share her love of animals. They have an Airedale terrier/ beagle mix and a Lakeland terrier, along with 2 cats (1 is fostered for Hamilton County Humane Society) and 1 chinchilla.
Melissa is very happy to have found a home at Hair of the Dog! She looks forward to seeing the puppies each and every day. There is not a better feeling than seeing the happiness on an owner's face when they see their babies all spiffed up and looking top notch! And of course, making those babies feel the best too!
~Canine CPR Certified
Jessie
Even as a young child Jessie always knew she wanted to work with animals of all sorts.
In school she excelled in many endeavors, mainly in the subjects that included music, art, and animals. After graduating from Monroe Central High School in Parker City IN, she packed up and left her hometown in search of greater adventures. Being from a small town it's an understatement to say she was out of her comfort zone in the city.
But she found peace when working with the animals while attending the Veterinary Science program at the Vet Tech Institute International Business College.
It was there she discovered not only did she have what it takes to thrive on the medicinal side of the animal kingdom, she discovered her love of the grooming industry. While attending school full time she scored a job at Petco as a prep technician. Many late nights studying and early morning shifts later she graduated and started a full time externship at an emergency clinic all the while keeping her grooming job.
As much as she enjoyed the challenge that is emergency medicine for animals, she came to the realization that she preferred the solace she found in grooming. Which brings us to the present. She is now the mother of a funny and beautiful little girl and engaged to be married to her Daddy to whom she wants to thank for being so supportive on her conquest to find what she wants to do for the rest of her life. It's not everyday people get to wake up smiling knowing they will have security in their career!
And so she uses her knowledge of medicine alongside her grooming skills to make sure your best friend is looking and feeling their best. Her promise is to love and sing to your pets as she does her own, and with nothing but passion and a smile. That is her guarantee as your groomer and friend.
Thank you for taking time out to read a little about her and she looks forward to working with you and your animals at
Hair of the Dog, where we are "sick in love with dog".