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Lauren W.

Indianapolis, IN

2 reviews
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Services

Lauren can host

0 to 15 lbs

Availability

Unfortunately 10 years of grooming is quite hard on the body. I have retired from salon work, but I still love it. I have a mini salon in my home and would love to take on a few clients!

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About Lauren W.

Communication

100% response rate
Usually responds in around an hour

Skills

10 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
First aid/CPR
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience

Safety, trust & environment

If your dog is in my care, they’re spoiled pampered, and loved on the same as my own pack. My husband is equally passionate about caring for any dog in our home.

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog, has cats
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Information Lauren W. would like to know about your pet

I need to see a current photo of your dog. I’d LOVE to see inspiration photos. I am doing this because many dogs don’t do well in a salon setting. Many MANY small breed dogs are called aggressive when in reality they’re fearful. Many owners of puppies don’t know how to train dogs to cooperate with regular brushing. I can teach them to tolerate and even enjoy brushing. Honestly life gets away from people or they weren’t able to schedule a groom with their regular groomer. Dogs get matted or overdue for grooming and many owners feel ashamed. I will be blunt and honest, but I will NEVER shame you for the condition of your dog.It’s ok, it’s happened to all of us!

A typical day

-Dogs will never be kenneled at any point. -Dogs are allowed to sit or lay down if they like. -Dogs are rewarded with verbal praise and pets. -If a dog needs a break, they’re get as many as they need. - I am willing to demat within humane limits. Any signs of pain will make me stop immediately. -I firmly believe in ‘Humanity over Vanity’. An average visit: You drop off and I ask questions to determine what you want the finished groom to look like. Your pup and I wave goodbye and then head inside. I spend some one on one time with my new friend to build some trust and let them wander the house some so they can settle in. We get to work! I do prep work like nail trimming and ear cleaning, then we hop over to the tub and I sit on a stool to bathe your dog. After bathing I towel and then hand dry their coat. Then we go to the grooming table and I give them a fresh cut.

Location

Indianapolis, IN

Lauren W.'s Neighborhood

Pets

Does your dog need a groom?

Pet care experience

I have been a pet groomer for over 10 years and have multiple certifications to different aspects of the grooming process. I have worked in multiple types of therapy coming setups, including veterinary grooming. I specialize in training puppies for grooming and grooming senior dogs or disabled dogs. I love them all, but this is my specialty.

Reviews

Molly B.
Aug 15, 2026

Lauren is the best! My Bella will let Lauren pick her up, she won’t even let ME do it! Bella loves Lauren so much we can’t mention her name in front of her. Lauren get my seal of approval AND Bella’s.

Larkspur W.
Aug 15, 2026

Lauren has been amazing with my little shih tzu! I couldn’t find a salon I liked but found a groomer,😂! No one else will ever groom my dogs!

About Lauren W.

Communication

100% response rate
Usually responds in around an hour

Skills

10 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
First aid/CPR
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience

Safety, trust & environment

If your dog is in my care, they’re spoiled pampered, and loved on the same as my own pack. My husband is equally passionate about caring for any dog in our home.

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog, has cats
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Information Lauren W. would like to know about your pet

I need to see a current photo of your dog. I’d LOVE to see inspiration photos. I am doing this because many dogs don’t do well in a salon setting. Many MANY small breed dogs are called aggressive when in reality they’re fearful. Many owners of puppies don’t know how to train dogs to cooperate with regular brushing. I can teach them to tolerate and even enjoy brushing. Honestly life gets away from people or they weren’t able to schedule a groom with their regular groomer. Dogs get matted or overdue for grooming and many owners feel ashamed. I will be blunt and honest, but I will NEVER shame you for the condition of your dog.It’s ok, it’s happened to all of us!

A typical day

-Dogs will never be kenneled at any point. -Dogs are allowed to sit or lay down if they like. -Dogs are rewarded with verbal praise and pets. -If a dog needs a break, they’re get as many as they need. - I am willing to demat within humane limits. Any signs of pain will make me stop immediately. -I firmly believe in ‘Humanity over Vanity’. An average visit: You drop off and I ask questions to determine what you want the finished groom to look like. Your pup and I wave goodbye and then head inside. I spend some one on one time with my new friend to build some trust and let them wander the house some so they can settle in. We get to work! I do prep work like nail trimming and ear cleaning, then we hop over to the tub and I sit on a stool to bathe your dog. After bathing I towel and then hand dry their coat. Then we go to the grooming table and I give them a fresh cut.

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Lauren W.

Indianapolis, IN

2 reviews