Mariah Brackett, Salon Manager

Mariah has been a professional dog groomer for over five years and brings a thoughtful, compassionate approach to every dog in her care. She joins Dapper Dog as our Salon Manager, a role she has previously held, where she supervised daily operations, mentored fellow groomers, and played a hands-on role in training apprentices and developing new grooming professionals. Mariah is passionate about helping both people and dogs reach their full potential—whether that means building confidence in a nervous pup or supporting a younger groomer as they grow their skills.

When grooming, Mariah draws on her own personal journey of overcoming a childhood fear of dogs. That experience has given her a deep understanding of canine behavior and the patience needed to help dogs feel safe, calm, and cared for. Mariah rescued her first dog, a pit bull who helped spark her deep love for animal care and advocacy. Today, her animal family includes her pitty Hope, her Great Pyrenees Mavis, two playful goats Bugsy and Earl, a senior rescue goat named Finn, and even a chameleon named Pedro. Her love for animals truly extends well beyond the grooming table.

Mariah values open communication and genuinely appreciates feedback, as her goal is for every pet parent to leave confident that their dog was treated with the same care and affection she gives her own animals. She thrives on building positive, trusting relationships with clients and looks forward to meeting every new pup who walks through the door.