Amanda Wampner, Owner

Over 20 Years of Grooming Experience

Amanda Wampner is a professional Dog Groomer that attended and graduated from the Academy of Dog Grooming in Arlington Heights, IL in 2003. She trained under the very talented groomer, Lisa Leady.

Amanda started her own business Pretty Paws LLC Pet Grooming in January 2004.

Outside of Pretty Paws, Amanda likes spending time outdoors, hunting, showing her German Shorthair Pointers and spending time with her Husband.

Rachael

Rachael G joined Pretty Paws in 2018. She came to us with a couple years of grooming experience and fit right in immediately. She is married with two daughters, Peyton and Penelope. They share their home with their two Carolina Dogs, Saleen and Steeda, and a Mini Satin Rabbit named Scarlett.

Rachael's favorite part of grooming is helping dogs feel better and look their best. She loves helping to educate owners on the proper care and grooming needs for their dog.

Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her family, crafts and camping.

Rachael also serves as the Manager of Pretty Paws and steps in when Amanda is away. We are lucky to have her!

Hailey

Hailey K joined Pretty Paws in July of 2021. She came to us with 2.5 years of grooming experience. Hailey's favorite dogs to work with are the small mixed breeds. She loves making the dogs feel pampered. She also enjoys dabbling in creative grooming such as dying with colors.

Hailey shares her home with her boyfriend, Jarrett, three dogs (Arlo, Louise and Raymond) and a Crested Geko named Klaus.

Outside of work she enjoys hanging out with friends, gardening and cooking. She enjoys experimenting with new recipes and bringing treats to work to share. Yum!

Emily

Emily D joined Pretty Paws in 2022. She came to us with past Vet Tech experience and was looking for something new. She continues to keep up with veterinary medicine.

Emily shares her home with her boyfriend, Beau, 5 cats (Harold, Pretty Girl, Billy, Missy and Frosty), 4 dogs (Arnie, Noomi, Little girl and Mazie) and their group of foster dogs.

Emily's favorite part of grooming is being exposed to all the different breeds of dogs. She especially loves big dogs. She enjoys making their "spa days" a great experience. Outside of work she enjoys working with the foster dogs, gardening and crafts.

Lenore

Lenore joined our team in 2025. Whether it’s a wiggly puppy or a senior dog who just needs a little extra love, she strives to make sure every pet feels safe on the table. With many years of experience in the pet industry, she found her passion in dog grooming through her senior pup. She especially enjoys working with doodles and poodles.

When she's not covered in fur, you’ll probably find her hanging out with her own pets, exploring outdoors, or curled up with a good book and an iced coffee. She's looking forward to meeting your furry family members and we are excited to have her as part of our amazing team!

Felicity

Felicity joined our team in 2023. She started out as a bather and has expanded her love into learning to groom.