Meet the Groomer

a book. Forever driving my family nuts by pointing out every dog we saw along the way to tell them what breed they were and a fun fact about said breed.

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I went on to volunteer my time with a local breeder cleaning kennels, whelping litters, training, showing, and grooming. I learned so much working alongside this wonderful woman who was so passionate and experienced in the dog world. After spending hours of my free time helping her, I needed a job to pay for college and found myself at a dog boarding/daycare/breeding facility where I spent 8 years. I became the kennel manager/groomer, while simultaneously attending the University of New Hampshire.

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I graduated from UNH in 2013 after earning my Pet Grooming Diploma and Associate's Degree in Small Animal Care.  I studied Veterinary Science, Animal Behavior, Health & Husbandry, Training and more. I spent every weekend of my college days at the kennel helping with puppies & boarding dogs, playing with daycare groups, and of course, grooming - the official start of "Britt's Clips."

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Though I loved all dogs, I specifically dreamed of owning a certain breed later on down the road: a German Shepherd Dog. I remember spending hours going through my DogFancy & Police K9 magazines and cutting out every GSD that I loved and taping them to the walls of my childhood bedroom. Someday, I'd be a police dog handler and have a dark sable GSD by my side.

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Well, I certainly didn't go the route of police work but I did in fact secure my absolute dream dog, Havok: a dark sable, hard-headed, handsome, driven, strong, perfect boy; the other half of my heart, my absolute best friend. He was everything I wanted and then some. He taught me so much along the way, and though we only had 9 years together, there were two extremely important things I learned from him regarding working with dogs: patience, and fairness.

 

Havok would be the first to let you know if you were being unfair or impatient. It's easy to get frustrated with an animal who does not do what you ask them to do. But it's crucial to remember that even though our connections with them are strong, we do not speak the same language. They are not born knowing how to sit on command or walk loosely on a leash or sit still in the tub. As a human being, it is our job to teach them what we want from them, in a clear and compassionate way. I continue to apply my knowledge from Havok each and every day, while I work with my own dogs as well as client dogs. A little bit of compassion and patience goes a long way.

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After leaving the kennel, I went on to work for my veterinarian at the time. It was a nice change of scenery for me and I learned quite a bit in those few years. I enjoyed applying my knowledge from college to my job as well as learning new skills and gaining more information on the health of our pets. But it wasn't long before I realized my true passion was in dog grooming. That's when I headed over to WaG Grooming Salon in Salem, NH. 

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In October of 2023, I lost Havok unexpectedly to hemangiosarcoma. My world completely flipped upside down. Through incredible pain and grief, I ultimately decided I needed yet another change. I had started grooming a couple of good friends/family dogs in my tiny make-shift grooming shop that I had assembled for my own 5 German Shepherds. It was not long before I realized how much solace I found in one-on-one dog grooming in the comfort of my own shop.

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Thus began the re-introduction of Britt's Clips. We cracked down on fixing up my shop to be appropriate and up to my standards. In January of 2024, I officially opened my doors to the public and will never look back. Though I thought I would get lonely working by myself, I can genuinely say that this is how I was meant to groom. How could I get lonely when I am surrounded by the best beings in the world every day? 

Besides grooming dogs, my passions include dog sports with my own pups (protection sports IGP/PSA, dock diving, rally, Happy Ratters, and competitive obedience to name a few), spending time with my friends and family at our lake house in Northern NH, photography, gardening, crafting, and spending time on my small farm with my many chickens, ducks, bunnies, goats, cats, houseplants, and of course, my five German Shepherds: Khaos, Ryott, Wrekker, Mayhem, and Felyn. 

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I am beyond grateful and appreciative of the amazing clientele that I have gained throughout the years, some of which have followed me all the way from the original Britt's Clips back in 2012. It has been my absolute pleasure to provide your pups with relaxing spa days throughout the years and I look forward to many more in the future.