Meet the Team
Groom Team
Senior Groomer
Alecia
Alecia is our Senior Groomer. She has been with us since our salon launched in 2023. She started out her career as a veterinary assistant, but switched to grooming in 2016, as her creative side called to her. Now she's a pro, with several years of experience under her belt, and is a very valued member of the East Coast Dog team!
You can check her out on Instagram @doggystylesns
Groomer
Kassidy
Kassy joined us in 2023, with two years of experience in professional dog grooming and a strong passion for animal welfare. It's been clear from the start, that she knows exactly what she's doing and how to handle dogs in our care. Making our customers look and feel pretty is her calling!
Follow Kas on Instagram @k9kutsbykas
Groomer
Davey
Davey joined the team as an Assistant Groomer in 2023. Under the guidance of our Senior Groomer, Alecia, he quickly graduated to the position of Junior Groomer, and is now, after a lot of hard work, offering Full Grooming Services! Before Davey decided to make the switch to grooming, he made a career working with dogs, through daycare and professional dog sitting.
Follow his journey on Instagram @daveysdoggos
Groomer
Simone
Simone started as a Junior Groomer and Assistant at East Coast in 2023! Her very well groomed poodle, Diva, has been the star of much of our behind-the-scenes content. Though she is still learning, Simone is now taking new clients for her Full Cut & Style Grooming. If you're looking for a deal (and to support our Training Program) book a Full Cut & Style Groom with Simone!
Follow Simone and Diva @thedivapoodle
Groomer
Haley
Haley joined our groom team at the start of 2025, bringing three years of experience and knowledge. Haley is caring, gentle, and has a calming presence that resonates with the dogs in her care. Her passion for animal welfare makes her the perfect fit for our team.
Follow her on Instagram @haleyscaninecouture
Walking Team
Senior Handler
Courtney
Courtney is our Senior Dog Walker - but she also works in the shop! She started off her time in the industry, working with animals as a veterinary assistant. She has since gained tons of additional valuable experience, equipping her with a masterful knowledge of animal behaviour! Ripley, her Australian Cattle Dog, is the light of her life!
You can check them out @ripley.heeler on Instagram!
Handler
Ryan
Ryan started with us in 2023, and has been eager from the start to learn and expand his knowledge. His positive attitude is infectious and he has been a wonderful addition to the team. He comes from a background of work in customer service and doggy daycare. Kenya is his 8-year old pup and best friend, and he'd love to tell you all about how much he loves her, if you ask!
Handler
Jess
Jess joined our team in 2024, bringing a wealth of experience and knowledge. Prior to joining East Coast Dog, she spent 3 years working as a doggy daycare attendant and a Veterinary Assistant. From a young age, Jess knew she wanted to pursue a career working with dogs. All of her furry companions can sense her care and enthusiasm from the moment they meet her.
Handler
Alec
Alec joined our team in 2025, after working with dogs for over five years in a daycare environment. When he's not walking dogs for East Coast Dog, he's working with them as a technician assistant at an emergency vet clinic. Alec currently does not have a dog of his own, but often fosters and looks after other people's pups.
Shop Team
General Manager
Jenn
Jenn is the sole Owner and Operator of East Coast Dog. She has two pups at home - Winston and Shady - and is obsessed with all things dog! She's been working in the industry for several years now, serving and educating pet parents about happy, healthy pups!
You can follow Jenn @jenn.walksdogs
Retail Marketing Manager
Jess
Jess is our Retail Marketing Manager, and she's been with East Coast Dog since day one! She is a self-proclaimed nerd for all things pet related, and we would say she's definitely a dog expert! In fact, she's the mastermind behind all of our social media marketing efforts.
Check out her adorable pups, Percy & Eris on Instagram @herlifewithdogs
Pet Care Expert
Courtney
Courtney is our Senior Dog Walker - but she also works in the shop! She started off her time in the industry, working with animals as a veterinary assistant. She has since gained tons of additional valuable experience, equipping her with a masterful knowledge of animal behaviour! Ripley, her Australian Cattle Dog, is the light of her life!
You can check them out @ripley.heeler on Instagram!
Pet Care Expert
Lindsay
If visiting the shop on the weekends is a part of your routine, you've likely crossed paths with Lindsay. Her knowledge, experience and insight are highly valued at East Coast Dog. Lindsay is also a very talented artist and loves painting pets in watercolour. Her art has even been tattooed on other people!
Check out some of her work @pertraitsbylinds