Our Team
Meet our passionate team of dog grooming professionals, dedicated to pampering your furry friends with love and care – across our Poole, Lymington, Christchurch & Ringwood locations.
We are all committed to creating a stress-free and enjoyable experience for your pets. From soothing baths to stylish haircuts, we all pay meticulous attention to detail – ensuring your furry friends leave looking and feeling their very best.
Luke & Eloise Team
Both are the passionate founders behind For The Love Of Dog. The business was born back in 2018 with Luke & Eloise’s shared love and devotion for dogs.
Eloise, looking for new career prospects at the time found a flare for dog grooming from the get go. Having trained under Kelly (Winner of the BBC’s pooch perfect) she is a extremely knowledgeable and competent groomer. You will find Eloise either in her van or splitting her time between the salons with the girls.
Luke is in his own words ‘the brains behind the business’. His days are filled with customer service, brand development and new ideas aswell as ensuring all the ladies are happy and smiling!
Robyn
Area Manager
Robyn is level 2 and 3 City and Guilds qualified in dog grooming.
Dog grooming is her absolute passion and always has been. She enjoys spending her days with different dogs and making grooming a fun and happy experience for your beloved dogs.
When she’s not grooming, She can be found in her field with her horse or rescue cat.
She also has a new found passion for fitness. Robyn can be found heading up our Christchurch salon.
Lottie
Assistant Manager
Lottie is a Level 2 & 3 City and Guilds qualified groomer, Lottie has been an animal lover from birth! Her family have always owned dogs of various breeds so to work with them daily is a lifelong dream come true for Lottie! (She can’t pass one by without giving them love and affection).
It is this passion that makes Lottie an asset to the team. She lives locally with a staffy cross and cocker spaniel so is able to understand and connect to any pets needs. She has a calm approach to her work and can’t wait to meet your fur babies. Lottie can be found working hard in our Lymington Salon.
Alicia
Dog Groomer
Alicia is a level 2 & 3 city and guilds qualified dog groomer
With a passion to make people smile everyday with her bubbly energy Alicia is welcoming and wants you and your dog to feel as comfortable as possible whilst at the groomers!
Alicia has grown up loving dogs and horses, she cannot go anywhere without saying hello to a dog! Alicia is local to the Christchurch branch and lives with her two dogs Ronnie and nala, Alicia is very kind and caring and brings a calm approach to dog grooming and lots of cuddles!
This is Alicia’s dream job and You’ll find her working hard at the Christchurch branch and Poole branch!
Lisa
Dog Groomer
Lisa is a Level 3 qualified dog groomer and is currently studying for a diploma in dog behaviour and training. With 6/7 years of experience working both independently and at a dog rescue centre, Lisa has developed a special talent for helping dogs who have experienced trauma feel safe, happy, and confident. She has also completed a Reiki attunement, as she believes in the power of energy and healing.
Lisa’s love for dogs shines through in everything she does, and she finds grooming to be the most rewarding job she’s ever had. She is dedicated to ensuring every fur baby leaves feeling happy and content, bringing calm vibes, care, and lots of cuddles to every appointment. You’ll find Lisa bringing her passion to our Christchurch & Ringwood salons.
Maria
Dog Groomer
Maria is a qualified city & guilds groomer with 5 years experience. She is a huge lover of all animals and has had various pets all her life. Working with dogs makes her so happy every day and she loves giving them her care and attention.
Maria has an 8 year old border collie called Chase, who has given her a great deal of experience with dogs ownership, including canine brain training, agility and behaviour management.
Shannon
Dog Groomer
Shannon is a City and Guilds qualified groomer with over 18 years of experience. A true animal lover, Shannon brings a kind, gentle, and calm approach to every dog she meets, making them feel safe and cared for while in her hands.
Grooming is more than just a job for Shannon – it’s her passion. She loves spending her days making dogs look and feel their very best, and nothing makes her happier than seeing wagging tails leave the salon. At home, Shannon is kept busy with her three dogs: two Labradors, Obi and Vader, and a Pomeranian x Pug called Jaffa.
Marley
Head of Quality Control
Zorro
Barketing
Tuppence
Fetchnician
Odin
Puplick Relations