Shayla Knipe
Founder, Managing Director, Mentor & Teacher
Award winning Entrepreneur & Australian Champion Pet Stylist
Shayla has been in the Pet Care industry for over 17 years, founding many businesses, and teaching hundreds of students nationally & Internationally to become world leading Pet Stylists. Shayla is the current Australian Champion Stylist winning the Groom Quest Grand Tasmin Grooming Championships in 2019.
Shayla has been chosen to represent Australia at the World Grooming Championships Specializing in Terriers.
Chris Phillips
Co Founder, Managing Director & Award winning Entrepreneur
Chris is our main man! He is our outstanding leader in customer service, teaching us all he knows. Chris has been in customer service and sales for 13years, making him the perfect mentor for the rest of our team. Chris goes above and beyond doing pick ups and drop offs when needed to accommodate our canine family. Chris is a man of many talents, from keeping our staff happy with his iconic dad jokes as well as making sure they have everything they need, assisting with grooms, bathing, prepping dogs, reception, retail and much much more.
Natasha
Team Leader, Salon Manager , Advanced Bather & Double Coat Specialist
Golden Retriever Enthusiast
Natasha is a Golden Retriever Lover!
She loves all animals big, small, domestic or wild! Natasha is studying grooming, Canine Myofunctional Therapy, Canine Nutrition and Animal Enrichment.
Gee
Advanced Stylist - Groodle Enthusiast
Samantha
Advanced Stylist
Georgie
Intermediate Stylist - Teddy bear Specialist
Georgie is a caring groomer, she spends her day cuddling, kissing and talking to all the puppies. Georgie has completed her Advanced Bathing Certification with us and is now studying Pet Grooming & Styling. Georgie Loves all dogs, she has a love for Golden Retrievers, Labradors, and loves styling any breed with a curly coat. But she does have a soft spot for cocker spaniels as she has an old boy of her own, Rusty.
Ruby is our one of our youngest Employees, After Completing her 4 Week Professional Groomers Course with Groomers Academy QLD in 2021, Ruby was excited to join our team and continue her education under Shayla Knipe and her team of professionals.
Ruby's talent is Astonishing for such a young lady, her attention to detail in her work is second to none and her kindness and beautiful personality makes us smile every time.
Ruby
Junior Stylist
Abbi is a Certified Advanced Groomer studying to become a Stylist, with impeccable prep work and attention to detail, Abbi competed at her very first grooming competition in November 2023 and placed 2nd with her Cavoodle Peaches amongst a large class.
Abbi
Advanced Groomer
Kym-Sarah
Junior Groomer
Carly
Advanced Bather
Amanda
Advanced Bather
Kadence
Intermediate Bather & Co Designer for Kadie & Co Pet Wear
Kadence has been working around dogs and in the grooming salon since she was born, being a second generation groomer and Shayla's daughter Kadence, has big shoes to fill.
Kate
Intermediate Bather
Sharmane
Intermediate Bather