Bios of Posh Paws Professional Groomers

Liana Maloney

Certified Master Groomer, Companion Animal Hygienist

Liana is an award winning, Certified Master Groomer who has been grooming for 28 years. She breeds and shows championship Shetland Sheepdogs and was a professional all-breed handler for 10 years. Liana is well versed in the care and conditioning of cats and she showed Persians in TICA, ACFA, and CFA. During her career Liana continued to gain knowledge and expertise by attending trade shows and training seminars throughout North America. She is constantly learning new techniques and trying new products to ensure your pet’s grooming experience is enjoyable and relaxing. Liana is also a Companion Animal Hygienist , a certification which entails detailed training in all aspects of canine health care and grooming including humane de-matting techniques, new scissor and clipper techniques, and cat grooming. Liana has also completed seminars and training on Tellington Touch, Geriatric Special Needs, and Canine First Aid. Liana has many purebred clients especially Bichon Frises, Poodles, and Cocker Spaniels, but she enjoys creating a “one of a kind” look for your mixed breed as well. She specializes in Specialty and Rare Breed trims including Terrier Stripping, and Hand Scissoring. She prides herself on providing careful, patient one-on-one handling of your pet and has an affinity for geriatric canines. Liana loves grooming dogs of all shapes and sizes and has many long-term clients. Bring your pet in and introduce yourselves. Liana will be happy to assist you in any way she can.

Ashley Atterbury

Diploma Dog Groomer

Ashley has been grooming dogs and cats most of her life. Her love of dogs started young as she spent many hours at her mother’s grooming salon after school and on weekends. Ashley was involved in 4-H from a young age and completed projects in rabbit, cavy, and poultry. She became President of the Paws on 4-H Dog Club where she gained knowledge and experience with the grooming and presentation of all breeds of dogs. Throughout high school, Ashley was a bather/dryer and grooming assistant where she further developed her skills grooming all breeds of dogs and grooming cats as well. During this time, Ashley also worked in the Pet Industry and is well versed in the care and conditioning of rabbits, cavies, ferrets, and most small pets. She is able to clip nails on rabbit and cavies and can help you with any other grooming concerns with small animals. Upon completion of high school, Ashley completed her official training as a groomer and has been grooming for 5 years. Ashley is a very skilled cat groomer and can handle the most difficult cats with a steady calm hand. Ashley’s clients enjoy coming to see her as they know they will always be greeted with a friendly scratch behind the ear and a treat! Ashley enjoys grooming all breeds, and specializes in Golden Retrievers. Ashley loves large and double coated breeds of all types. Ashley welcomes all of you to stop by and meet her. She will be happy to answer any questions you may have and looks forward to meeting you and your canine and feline friends.