Meet the Team

Michelle Gargano, owner/stylist

• 19 years grooming experience
• 2 years kennel experience
• Raised West Highland White Terriers and Wire Haired Fox Terriers
• She shares her home with her daughter 2 dogs – a Westie and a Chihuahua.
• Volunteered grooming services at the local SPCA
• Currently volunteers grooming services for Angles Among Us a senior dog rescue
• Enjoys riding horse, traveling, making crafts and cooking.

Michele Weston, Sr. Stylist

• She joins us from York, PA -(she previously owned her own grooming salon before joining A Pooch Parlor)
• Bringing with her 19 years of experience
• She has been on staff since January 2006
• Grooms all breeds, specializing in small breeds and Bichons
• Michele shares her home with her son, daughter and  a Beagle
• Enjoys teaching the art of grooming, working with the bridal industry of gowns, and baking.

Rebecca Bates

• Rebecca joined our team April 2020
• Worked in pet industry for 5 years; 2.5 years grooming
• Her specialty is grooming big dogs, senior dogs and pups that are anxious and nervous
• In her spare time she enjoys writing, reading and hiking
• She shares her home with 2 dogs and 2 bunnies