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About us
Carol Evans
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Carol's grooming career began around 1985 or so when she purchased her first Cocker Spaniel, and quickly realized what the term "high maintenance" meant. Showing and raising Cockers was a hobby at the time, but fueled a life long passion. Although she no longer owns, shows or raises Cockers, the grooming never ended. Her first shop was called Carol's Cocker Castle, located in downtown Kingman. Within a year or so of opening her first shop, she was offered a position at Kingman Animal Hospital, where she worked for the next five years. In 1997 she became a "Certified Master Groomer".
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In December of 1991, Carol Evans and Judy Rappisi joined forces and opened The Dog House. The business has been a blessing ever since. While a well groomed Cocker still retains a soft spot in her heart, there are many other breeds she enjoys grooming. On a personal note, she has a mini farm with lots of animals to care for when she is not at work. her main passions in life are serving God, while being very active in her church, her family and her horses.
Judy Rapissi
Judy has worked with dogs for 26 years. Starting her journey at Kingman Animal Hospital, she embarked on a new chapter with Carol Evans as a groomer for The Dog House. She and Carol have now been in business together for over 22 years!
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People often exclaim, "What a FUN job this must be!", and she feels it is truly a GREAT way to make a living! Judy loves a challenge- Like taking a scared dog and making it feel as much "at home" and loved as possible. She wants the pets to trust that she won't harm them. She enjoys what she does at The Dog House and will continue to do so until its time to say "Goodbye".
Mary Kurtz
Mary is originally from Portland Oregon where she graduated Olson's School of grooming in 1976, and in 1992 received national accreditation with the NDGAA (National Dog Groomers Association of America) as a Certified National Groomer.
Her Specialties are poodles and Terriers but enjoys doing a variety of breeds, especially hand scissoring and fancy pattern cuts. She has been with The Dog House since 2010 and feels very blessed to be a part of such a talented and caring team, as well as all the wonderful people and dogs we meet everyday at The Dog House.
Stefanie Vest
Stefanie has been grooming since 2002. Before that, she worked as a Veterinary Assistant in Kingman and Lake Havasu City. Animals have always been a significant part of her life, from volunteering at the local animal shelter during high school to working at a dog training school after graduation. In her free time, Stefanie enjoys riding horses and traveling with her family, including their three corgis.
Shay Hanson
Shay Hanson grew up in Humboldt, AZ. As a child animals were a passion for her. She was very active in 4H and had helped rescue many different species of animals. Her career in grooming began as a bather. She bathed for 4 years until she began her apprenticeship program at the dog house. Shay has 3 dogs of
her own and a fun assortment of exotic pets. She is looking forward to being a part of the team of expert groomers at the dog house. She’s is a hard worker and a team player.
Stacie Garcia
Stacie has been a part of The Dog House since January 2023. She owns two dogs—a Presa Canario and a Husky-Lab mix. A devoted wife, mother, and pet groomer, Stacie cherishes spending time with her family and friends at the Kingdom Hall. When her busy schedule allows, she enjoys horseback riding. Stacie is excited to build a long-lasting career in the pet grooming industry.
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