“As lifelong residents of the Des Moines area, Scot and Sherry Dickerson have always been passionate about animals.  Their love for pets inspired them to create Stylin' Paws in 2016. Recognizing the need for a premium pet care experience, they set out to provide a safe, healthy, and welcoming environment where pets receive top-quality care and owners feel confident and valued.

Through their unwavering commitment to excellence, Scot and Sherry have built a team of amazing pet care professionals who share their mission of providing top-quality service. Today, Stylin' Paws is a trusted name in the community—ensuring pets and their families continue to receive the best care for years to come.”

“Lacey's career began as a hairstylist, but a 2007 apprenticeship with a veteran groomer ignited her true passion: pet styling. She loves helping pets look and feel their best, knowing the joy it brings their owners. Outside the salon, Lacey enjoys spending time with her family, her dogs, cat, and two horses.”

“Sara is an experienced and passionate professional in customer service. She can be found working behind the reception desk, managing the retail, posting on social media, and planning events. Growing up with dogs, cats, and horses, she has always had a deep love for animals. Known for being fun and outgoing, she thrives in creating welcoming environments for both pets and their owners.”

“Born and raised in Northern Iowa, Amy began her career in retail management. With over 20 years of experience Amy has a passion for providing exceptional customer service. In her free time she can be found hanging out with her three fur babies,  Kamali (dog) Coco and Chanel (cats) “

“Allison's animal career started when she took her first job at a vet clinic as a teenager. She grew up around cats, dogs, and birds. Not only does she have experience with companion animals, but the exotics as well. During college she interned at Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo where she worked with monkeys, otters, bats, and hippos in the Lied Jungle. She graduated from Iowa State University with a degree in Animal Science. She has one rambunctious cat, Jax, that rules her house.”

“Born in Greeley, Colorado, Monica’s love for animals goes all the way back to her childhood with her first cat, Summer. Now Monica and her boyfriend Jordan have a Lab mix pup named Sophie. As a lover of all dogs, she is always excited to see every dog that comes to daycare.”

“After five years as a stay-at-home mom, she embarked on a new, furry adventure! Inspired by her sister Faith’s successful grooming career here, she discovered a passion for pampering pups as a dog bather. She loves working with dogs of all shapes and sizes, and is dedicated to providing a safe, comfortable, and enjoyable bathing experience for every canine client. From sudsy scrubs to fluffy finishes, she is committed to helping dogs look and feel their best.”

“Alysea grew up around cats and dogs, and her love of animals has been around as long as she can remember. To help pay for vet tech school, she took a position at a grooming salon in 2013 and as luck would have it, she fell in love with pet grooming! After graduating from vet tech school, she decided to stick with grooming and is happy to work with our pup clients and their parents each day.”

Payton has always had a passion for taking care of animals. Right out of high school she went to Kirkwood Community College and graduated from their Pet Grooming program. Payton has two dogs of her own, Blaze and Gertie. Payton loves to take care of your pets and be able to make them look their best!

“Paige is a pet groomer who's been making furry friends look their best since 2019. She loves all things dogs (and cats, and other critters!), and is passionate about giving pets a comfortable and stylish grooming experience. Outside of the salon, you can usually find Paige hanging out with their own two pups.”

“Faith always knew from a young age she wanted to work with animals. Right out of high school she became a dog groomer and fell in love with the job. She loves to interact with all of the dogs each day and send them home feeling fresh and happy with their haircuts.”

“Mick started her career in hair salons when she was 16 but always knew she had to pursue her love for animals. After several years she trained in pet grooming and finally found her home at Stylin' Paws. Here, she gets to combine her passion for artistic flair with her love of pets while having fun doing it! She loves giving both maintainable and unique haircuts but is most excited to make sure her clients visions come to life.”

“Madisen has always had a deep love for animals throughout her life and knew she wanted to work with them. This passion led her to become a certified pet stylist in 2022. Since joining Stylin' Paws in 2023, she has been dedicated to building trust with the dogs she works with, ensuring they remain well-maintained and looking sharp. Her love for animals and commitment to their care shines through in every grooming session.”

“Emily has grown up with a love for all kinds of animals. She has several family members who work as pet groomers, so she spent a lot of her childhood in grooming salons learning about all the different breeds and getting lots of puppy snuggles! When she found Stylin' Paws in August 2022, she fell in love with dog grooming, herself! Throughout her time so far at Stylin' Paws, she has found family not only in each of her coworkers, but in the dogs as well. Outside of work, she enjoys snuggling and playing with her own Cavalier puppy, Willow.”

“Ever since Briana was little she's always loved being around animals. She found her calling when she received her grooming certificate in 2022. Her favorite part about the job is being able to create a special bond that allows the pups to trust her enough to give them the pawfect groom!”

"Alli kicked off her journey at Stylin' Paws in 2022 as a bather, dreaming of becoming a dog groomer one day. She quickly fell in love with the job and decided to level up by joining DMACC’s dog grooming program. While there, she learned everything from grooming techniques to dog behavior and pet health. After graduating in November 2023, she’s been working as a dog groomer ever since, doing what she loves and caring for pets every day."

With a background in cosmetology, Hope has spent the last five years combining her love for style and animals as a professional dog groomer. She’s passionate about creating a positive experience for every pup. At home, she enjoys time with her American Bully and Doberman.