Welcome to The Hound Lounge at lakewood ranch

 Tasha has been a member of our team since 2016, and went through our internal grooming apprentice training to become a pet groomer in 2018.  She enjoys grooming Havanese, mini doodles, and other fluffy dogs. Tasha has excelled in providing the pets of the community with excellent customer service.  She shares her home her husband and three Chinese Cresteds. She is thrilled to service the pets of Bradenton!  Specialty services offered: Hand Scissoring. 

 Brittani has been a valued member of our team since 2024. Brittani embarked on her pet grooming journey as a bather at a corporate store and worked her way up through dedicated training.  Her favorite part of grooming is the ability to be creative, especially with poodles and rare breed cuts, where she loves showcasing unique styles. Outside of grooming, Brittani shares her life with two dogs, Slayer the pitbull and Darla the chihuahua, as well as a turtle, a bearded dragon, and fish. She enjoys spending time in nature, painting, and hiking with her dogs at nature preserves.

 Amanda is a dedicated business owner since 2022 but has been a professional pet groomer since 2004.  Over the years she has become a respected industry speaker and educator, inspiring both current and future groomers. A nationally ranked dog show exhibitor and breeder of Bichon Frise, Amanda previously served as a brand influencer for Zolitta Shears. At home, she enjoys spending time with her husband and three children while continuing to support the grooming community. Amanda takes pride in adding her flavor to her pet spa for the folks of Parrish and Bradenton to appreciate!

 With five years of experience in dog daycares, Marley discovered her passion for grooming through ensuring pets leave looking and feeling their best. She started at Ace Pet Resort and developed her skills at Petco.  Marley shares her home with three dogs—Riley, Micco, and Hilo—as well as a Maine coon mix, Dopey, and a lemon blast ball python named Lemon. In her free time, she enjoys kayaking and converting her school bus into an RV. At The Hound Lounge, she looks forward to advancing her grooming skills and advises pet owners to regularly brush their pets. 

 Chelley, an animal lover with creative flair, found her passion in pet grooming through a bather job at a local salon. She enjoys each transformation and revealing pets' personalities. Her household includes a Shiba-Chi, two cats, a Betta fish, and two conures. Outside of work, Chelley loves nature and crafting. At The Hound Lounge, she values her supportive team and learning opportunities. Her tip for pet owners: regular brushing and a have a good de-matting spray.
 

 Daianne's journey in animal care began with a dream of becoming a veterinarian, but she found her passion in grooming, combining animal care with creativity. She shares her life with her Peekapoo, Mr. Giggles, and specializes in creative grooming, especially dog faces.  Daianne is enjoys working for The Hound Lounge for their creative grooming program and values the importance of maintaining pets' well-being through regular brushing, dental care, and skin check