Meet The Team

Marijo English
Founder & Pack Leader
Marijo is the passionate owner of Chow Bella. With a deep love for animals and a commitment to providing top-quality services, Marijo has transformed Chow Bella into a community hub where dogs and their owners can enjoy a safe and welcoming environment. Under her leadership, Chow Bella offers everything from grooming and training to a wide selection of premium dog foods, treats, toys, and supplies. Marijo’s dedication to the well-being of pets and their families shines through in every aspect of Chow Bella, making it the go-to spot for dog lovers in the area.

Amanda Duane
Park Manager
Meet Amanda, our true jack-of-all-trades at Chow Bella! 🐾 She keeps the store running smoothly, manages doggy daycare with care, and is a pro at baths and nail trims. Her versatility and big heart for pups make her an irreplaceable part of our team! 💕

Emily Slaton
Groomer
Emily has been a valued member of the Chow Bella team for almost four years! An exceptional groomer, she brings creativity and expertise to every appointment. Emily also loves experimenting with fun styles on her own Poodle, Preston.

Brooke Holloway
Groomer/Salon Manager
Meet Brooke – one of Chow Bella’s grooming gems! ✂️🐾 With 5 years of experience, Brooke is all about hand-scissoring, schnauzer cuts, and keeping things fun, interactive, and creative. She’s even mentored our own Lexy and McKenna! Her sidekick? Carl the toy poodle 🐩, who helps calm nervous pups in the salon. When she’s not grooming, you’ll catch her sipping coffee, dreaming of Italy, or belting out country tunes with her furry clients who like to sing along. 🎶🐶

Lexi Cutshaw
Groomer
Meet Lexy, our detail-oriented groomer with a love for both dogs and art! 🎨🐾 Lexy’s favorite thing? Transforming big, fluffy pups (think Huskies and Berners) into their sleek, shiny selves. She’s mastered creative grooming and is all about patience, positivity, and one-on-one attention. When she’s not clipping to 2000s punk hits 🎶, she’s hanging out with her cats, Goo and Willson. Loyal, patient, and always going with the flow—Lexy says she’d be a Golden Retriever if she were a dog. 💛

McKenna Smith
Groomer
Say hello to McKenna, the newest member of our grooming squad! ✂️🐾 McKenna started her journey in dog training but discovered her real passion when she mentored under Brooke right here at Chow Bella. Now she’s rocking poodle cuts, doodle faces, and bringing her confident, creative, and proficient style to every pup she grooms. At home, she’s kept on her toes by Luna the loud corgi and Earl the goofy poodle. 🎉 Her secret for nervous pups? Pure love. 💕

Lisa Albert
Trainer

Sophia Fronce
Dog Trainer
When training, I use science-based methods. I pride myself on staying up to date on humane training approaches that maximize results. I train the dog in front of me. All my training programs are personalized and made to satisfy the client's specific needs while working at the dog's pace.