Meet Our Team
Dog Stylist & Salon Owner- OTR
Jessie
I am one of the owners here at Wüf. I show my two Bichons named Midas and Caroline in AKC. Midas earned his championship in 2022 and Caroline is halfway there. You may see them hanging out at the salon with me, they love coming to work! I would be thrilled to have my schedule filled with Bichons or any small breed dog. I grew up with Golden Retrievers and hope to have another someday.
I have been grooming for almost 10 years, and learned at a corporate facility that instilled a deep regard for pet safety in everything i do at our salon. I recently decided to complete more formal education through Nash Academy. I frequently continue my education and try to take as many private lessons and classes as I can. I enjoy grooming competitions, and have won awards!
At the spa, I enjoy working with clients to help them achieve their style goals. When I'm not grooming, I'm at home being a mom to my two kids, and 8 dogs! We have 3 pit mixes, 2 Bichons, a Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier, a Standard Poodle, and a Toy Poodle. We also have two long haired cats, turkeys, and chickens. I hope someday I can teach my kids all about the art of grooming! You will typically hear back from me when booking appointments or asking questions about our spa, customer service is usually all handled by me. I love owning my own salon!
Dog & Cat Stylist & Salon Owner- NKY
Jonny
Jonny has dreamed of owning his own grooming salon for many years, and was inspired to work with pets to give back after losing his dog Starr. He spent time managing salons before opening Wüf Pet Spa. He graduated from Nash Academy of Animal Arts, where he learned everything from breed standard trims to pet safety. He is our only stylist that offers cording, which is something he learned at Nash! After Jonny & Jessie opened their first salon, he spent 3 years grooming in OTR. In 2022, he moved over to our new location in Fort Thomas, Kentucky.
He loves doing "extreme makeovers" on dogs who need extra care with matted or neglected coats. Jonny also loves grooming senior dogs, and really enjoys giving them a gentle spa day in a slow paced facility. Grooming puppies is also one of his favorite things to do, he loves challenges and enjoys making dogs feel comfortable with grooming. His favorite breed to see at Wüf is English Bulldogs. Jonny also loves being a dad to our two boys, and taking care of our 8 dogs. Jonny plans to show his Standard Poodle, Astro in AKC conformation, and has been taking private lessons for poodle grooming.
Dog Stylist & Lead Salon Manager- OTR
Daisha
Daisha has been a part of our team since we opened in 2019. She specializes in creative grooming, and has had a lot of practice on her own dog, Opal the Standard Poodle! Opal comes to work with her often, so don't forget to say hi if you see her. Daisha can take a blank canvas and turn it into something magical, whether it be a holiday themed dog or a unicorn. Check out our creative grooming page to see some examples of different things she can do!
Daisha does an amazing job with longer styles and enjoys grooming poodles. She has been helping manage our salon since we opened in 2019. She spends some of her free time expanding her knowledge in the industry by taking online classes, and attending trade shows with our salon. She has a daughter at home who also loves dogs.
Groomer Technician & Salon Manager- nky
Maddie
Need the best de-shedding treatment your dog has ever had? Maddie has you covered. She attended Live Oaks to learn the art of the industry, and has been working with us since 2019! Maddie does an amazing job with impacted undercoat removal, her regulars are always amazed at how much hair she can get out. Maddie loves puppies, and the breeds she works with most are huskies and labs, although her favorite clients are French Bulldogs. She has spent a lot of time taking in person seminars to learn about safety, proper handling, and everything you could need to know about the skin and coat. Maddie will always do the best job with getting nails short and smooth!
Dog Stylist- OTR
Lizza
I am a professional dog groomer who first began working in the pet industry summer of 2019 as a bather. After polishing those skills to perfection, I entered grooming academy January of 2020. I have a true passion for pampering dogs by making them look and feel their best. My favorite breeds to work on are Airedales and other terriers. My family means everything to me, so I recently moved to Fort Thomas Kentucky from Omaha Nebraska to be closer with them. I am beyond excited to be able to give your pet their spaw treatment at Wüf!
Dog Stylist & Salon Manager- OTR
Gillian
Gillian joined our team in 2022 and has been working in the animal care industry since she was 14 years old. She graduated from the Paragon School of Pet Grooming in 2020. She takes great pride in her work and is always looking to further her education in the industry! Gillian believes patience is the best quality any groomer can have, and firmly believes in quality over quantity. She loves all breeds, but her favorites are Poodles, Oodles, Golden Retrievers, and Schnauzers! She grew up in an animal loving family that had schnauzers and fostered many rescues. She currently has a senior miniature schnauzer and a retired racing greyhound!
Dog Stylist- NKY
Tyler
I have 4 dogs (chihuahua, lab, maltipoo, mini schnauzer). I want to become the best groomer I possibly can be, and would love to learn asian fusion and more about hand stripping! I love working on schnauzers and bichons, and I love unconventional haircuts that have alot of personality.
My favorite past time is napping with the pups, and I have been slowly learning about aquariums!
Dog Stylist- NKY
Riley
Hello, I’m Riley! I’ve been in the industry for 6 years now. I started as a bather in 2017 and have been grooming full time since 2019. I hand strip and do creative dye jobs. My favorite breeds to groom are Springers, Shelties, Mini Schnauzers and Spinone Italiano. Speaking of Spinoni-I own two, Pici and Zola! My dogs mean the world to me, as do yours. I’m excited for my journey at Wüf, and can’t wait to take good care of your babies!
Dog Bather- OTR
Ellie
Hello! My name is Eloise and I’m 21 years old. I fell in love with the dog industry in my early teen years watching my incredible sister Sarah, groom dogs! I officially began bathing with my sister in 2023 and helped me master bathing, and drying dogs! When I got married and moved to Cincinnati, I was searching for the perfect salon and found out about Wüf through my sister! I couldn’t be happier to be joining this amazing team and cannot wait to grow with them! I also have a new puppy at home named Obi Wan.
Dog Groomer- OTR
Kayla
Growing up with my best friends, my dogs, and my horses has helped me develop a strong bond and love for animals. After working many unique jobs, I decided to branch out and fell into the dog grooming world. The most rewarding part of this job is seeing how happy and loved each pet feels when they leave the Spa. I have a soft spot for those senior doggies. They need that calmer, gentler love at that age and I’m just blessed to have that opportunity to help them look their best in their most precious years. Knowing that I have made a difference by pampering each and every pet as if they were my very own is one of the major benefits of working in this industry.