Meet theTeam

Meet theTeam

Would you rather your dog “just” get a cute haircut or what’s best for his holistic health? At Hippie Hounds, your dog’s health needs come first when determining our grooming plan. With our team of experts on your side, you can expect a high-quality groom executed with an even higher standard of health and safety practices for your dog, no matter her breed, size, age, or behavior, every time.

 

Two professional dog groomers, Amanda and Aaron (aka The A-Team), with 21 years of experience, established Hippie Hounds Dog Grooming & Self-Wash in 2016. Both having started their dog grooming careers at PetSmart, the three crossed paths over the years and connected on their shared dedication to dogs.

The A-Team: Our Owners

Amanda, CEO, Groomer, and Co-Owner of Hippie Hounds Dog Grooming & Self-Wash in Lynnwood, WA
Amanda

CEO & Groomer

Aaron, CFO, Groomer, and Co-Owner of Hippie Hounds Dog Grooming & Self-Wash in Lynnwood, WA
Aaron

CFO & Groomer

Dog Groomers

Hillary, Dog Groomer at Hippie Hounds Grooming & Self-Wash in Lynnwood, WA
Hillary

Dog Groomer

Sallie, Dog Groomer at Hippie Hounds Grooming & Self-Wash in Lynnwood, WA
Sallie

Dog Groomer

Scout, Dog Grooming Apprentice at Hippie Hounds Grooming & Self-Wash in Lynnwood, WA
Scout

Dog Groomer

A team of dog grooming experts with 21 years of professional experience.

 

They had seen too many instances of low-quality care that prioritized the dog groomer’s efficiency while subjecting the dog to long-term health and safety hazards. Understanding that the issue was rooted in most salons being owned and operated by people who don’t have professional grooming experience, The A Team aligned on their mission: create a dog grooming business owned and operated by professionals with extensive experience that only uses the best, all-natural products and gentle dog-friendly processes. As soon as a location was available, Amanda and Aaron seized the opportunity and spent every last dollar they had to bring their dream to life.

 

With your dog at the center of every single thing we do, we’ve established a new normal for dog grooming. Our amazing professional grooming team of dog lovers works together to perform all grooming in stages and maintain a 1:1 human-to-dog ratio at all times. Rather than each groomer having a separate schedule, we take an all-hands-on-deck approach to ensure that your dog is comfortable and given the undivided and personalized attention he deserves.

 

We treat every dog as an individual and lean on our decades of experience to tailor our services to their unique needs. Regular grooming is an essential healthcare practice for your dog as the state of her coat impacts their whole health and can even be an indicator of certain conditions. This truth is taken very seriously at Hippie Hounds and woven into every operation and apparatus — from our coat-enhancing and plant-based shampoos/conditioners to our by-hand blow-drys and desensitization techniques.

 

Choosing Hippie Hounds as your dog groomer is making the best choice you can for your dog’s holistic health.

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Fall is here, and so is our Vanilla Harvest seasonal scent package. 🍂🧴

For a limited time, and for a $20 add-on, give yourself and your pup the treat of this deeply nourishing bath upgrade. They`ll smell almost as sweet as the love they give. 🐾

#Fallishere #DogGrooming #SeattleDoggos #DogsofSeattle #HippieHounds

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Fall is here, and so is our Vanilla Harvest seasonal scent package. 🍂🧴 For a limited time, and for a $20 add-on, give yourself and your pup the treat of this deeply nourishing bath upgrade. They'll smell almost as sweet as the love they give. 🐾 #Fallishere #DogGrooming #SeattleDoggos #DogsofSeattle #HippieHounds

Celebrating Hippie Hounds winning the Best in the PNW award for the 4th year in a row with the dream team who made it possible. 🐾🏅

We are SO thankful for our team of talented dog groomers and the love and commitment they show to the dogs in our care every single day! It’s such a blessing to celebrate this hard work with this award for the 4th time, and to know it’s all thanks to you and your votes, Hippie Hounds fam.

Here’s to many more celebrations and new four-legged friends in the future! 🥳🐶

#Bestinthepnw #DogGroomer #HippieHounds #HippieHoundsGrooming #HippieHoundsDogGrooming

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Celebrating Hippie Hounds winning the Best in the PNW award for the 4th year in a row with the dream team who made it possible. 🐾🏅 We are SO thankful for our team of talented dog groomers and the love and commitment they show to the dogs in our care every single day! It’s such a blessing to celebrate this hard work with this award for the 4th time, and to know it’s all thanks to you and your votes, Hippie Hounds fam. Here’s to many more celebrations and new four-legged friends in the future! 🥳🐶 #Bestinthepnw #DogGroomer #HippieHounds #HippieHoundsGrooming #HippieHoundsDogGrooming

Happy first day of fall, Hippie Hounds Fam! 🍂

The season brings cozy walks and crunchy leaves—but a few hidden hazards too.

Here`s what to watch for this autumn:

🍄 Toxic mushrooms popping up after the rain

🍁 Fallen leaves produce mold spores that can increase allergies

🚗 Antifreeze leaks—sweet-smelling but deadly

🌿 Seasonal plants and mums that can upset tummies

🌧️ Matting happens much more easily as the rain picks up

A little awareness keeps your best friend safe all season long. 🩵

Watch the full reel for every tip—and leave your thoughts or questions in the comments!

#FallSafety #DogSafetyTips #HippieHounds #DogGrooming #Lynnwood #SeattleDoggos

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Happy first day of fall, Hippie Hounds Fam! 🍂 The season brings cozy walks and crunchy leaves—but a few hidden hazards too. Here's what to watch for this autumn: 🍄 Toxic mushrooms popping up after the rain 🍁 Fallen leaves produce mold spores that can increase allergies 🚗 Antifreeze leaks—sweet-smelling but deadly 🌿 Seasonal plants and mums that can upset tummies 🌧️ Matting happens much more easily as the rain picks up A little awareness keeps your best friend safe all season long. 🩵 Watch the full reel for every tip—and leave your thoughts or questions in the comments! #FallSafety #DogSafetyTips #HippieHounds #DogGrooming #Lynnwood #SeattleDoggos

Four years. FOUR YEARS of Best in the PNW! 🏆🐾

We`re feeling all the feels today, and honestly? We can`t stop smiling.

This award isn`t ours alone. It belongs to every single person who voted, every loyal client who trusts us with their best friend, and every sweet, silly, wonderful dog who walks through our doors. You are the heart of everything we do.

To our incredible team—thank you for pouring your love, patience, and skill into every groom. You show up with warmth and care every single day, and it shows.

To the dogs—thank you for the wags, the cuddles, and the pure joy you bring. You make this the best job in the world.

And to our amazing Lynnwood community—thank you for believing in us, year after year. We`re so proud to be your local groomers and the ones you trust to care for your dog. 🩵

We love you all! 🎉

#BestInThePNW #HippieHounds #HippieHoundsGrooming #Lynnwood #SeattleDoggos

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Four years. FOUR YEARS of Best in the PNW! 🏆🐾 We're feeling all the feels today, and honestly? We can't stop smiling. This award isn't ours alone. It belongs to every single person who voted, every loyal client who trusts us with their best friend, and every sweet, silly, wonderful dog who walks through our doors. You are the heart of everything we do. To our incredible team—thank you for pouring your love, patience, and skill into every groom. You show up with warmth and care every single day, and it shows. To the dogs—thank you for the wags, the cuddles, and the pure joy you bring. You make this the best job in the world. And to our amazing Lynnwood community—thank you for believing in us, year after year. We're so proud to be your local groomers and the ones you trust to care for your dog. 🩵 We love you all! 🎉 #BestInThePNW #HippieHounds #HippieHoundsGrooming #Lynnwood #SeattleDoggos

POV: The whole salon while waiting for the Best in the PNW results….😰🙏

Taking all the good luck and positive thoughts we can get!! 🤞🍀

#HippieHoundsGrooming #BestinthePNW #SeattleTimes #DogsofSeattle #DogGroomer

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POV: The whole salon while waiting for the Best in the PNW results….😰🙏 Taking all the good luck and positive thoughts we can get!! 🤞🍀 #HippieHoundsGrooming #BestinthePNW #SeattleTimes #DogsofSeattle #DogGroomer

There`s nothing quite like watching a gorgeous coat come to life, especially when the dog rocking it is as charming as Griffey here. We had the best time with him, and honestly? We think he had a pretty good time too. 😌🩵

Leave us a comment below if Griffey just made your day! 🐾

#HippieHounds #HippieHoundsGrooming #SeattleDoggos #DogGrooming #FluffyDogs

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There's nothing quite like watching a gorgeous coat come to life, especially when the dog rocking it is as charming as Griffey here. We had the best time with him, and honestly? We think he had a pretty good time too. 😌🩵 Leave us a comment below if Griffey just made your day! 🐾 #HippieHounds #HippieHoundsGrooming #SeattleDoggos #DogGrooming #FluffyDogs

Some dogs need a little extra love—and that`s exactly what we`re here for. 🩵

At Hippie Hounds, we offer special needs grooming for dogs of every temperament, age, and condition. No dog is ever turned away.

Instead of relying on extra restraints, we bring in extra hands. A second team member assists the groomer, so your dog feels held, encouraged, and comfortable—never strapped down.

Because comfort builds trust, and trust changes everything. 😌🐾

#HippieHounds #SpecialNeedsGrooming #DogGrooming #Lynnwood #SeattleDoggos

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Some dogs need a little extra love—and that's exactly what we're here for. 🩵 At Hippie Hounds, we offer special needs grooming for dogs of every temperament, age, and condition. No dog is ever turned away. Instead of relying on extra restraints, we bring in extra hands. A second team member assists the groomer, so your dog feels held, encouraged, and comfortable—never strapped down. Because comfort builds trust, and trust changes everything. 😌🐾 #HippieHounds #SpecialNeedsGrooming #DogGrooming #Lynnwood #SeattleDoggos

Watch how we work through every millimeter of a coat like Griffey’s here, using one of the most important techniques for thick, long-haired dogs: line brushing.

So what is it? Line brushing means working through the coat in small sections, one horizontal "line" at a time. We part the hair, brush from the skin outward, then move up bit by bit until the whole coat is done.

Why do we do it this way? Because matting starts close to the skin—right where a quick surface brush misses. Working section by section makes sure every layer gets attention, not just the top.

And why does it matter? For dogs like Griffey, tangles and mats aren`t just cosmetic. They pull at the skin, trap moisture, and can cause real discomfort. Line brushing keeps his coat healthy, comfortable, and looking his best.

It takes a little extra time and a lot of patience—but Griffey and all of our long-haired four-legged friends are worth every second. 🩵

#HippieHounds #DogGrooming #LineBrushing #SeattleDoggos #DogGroomingTips

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Watch how we work through every millimeter of a coat like Griffey’s here, using one of the most important techniques for thick, long-haired dogs: line brushing. So what is it? Line brushing means working through the coat in small sections, one horizontal "line" at a time. We part the hair, brush from the skin outward, then move up bit by bit until the whole coat is done. Why do we do it this way? Because matting starts close to the skin—right where a quick surface brush misses. Working section by section makes sure every layer gets attention, not just the top. And why does it matter? For dogs like Griffey, tangles and mats aren't just cosmetic. They pull at the skin, trap moisture, and can cause real discomfort. Line brushing keeps his coat healthy, comfortable, and looking his best. It takes a little extra time and a lot of patience—but Griffey and all of our long-haired four-legged friends are worth every second. 🩵 #HippieHounds #DogGrooming #LineBrushing #SeattleDoggos #DogGroomingTips

For an extended Labor Day weekend and in honor and remembrance of Patriot Day, Hippie Hounds will be closed starting today, September 5th, until Saturday, September 12th.

We hope you enjoy a safe and happy Labor Day with your pup, and we will see you when we return to our normal business hours on 9/12. 🐾🩵

#HippieHounds #LaborDay #PatriotDay #Lynnwood #DogGroomer

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For an extended Labor Day weekend and in honor and remembrance of Patriot Day, Hippie Hounds will be closed starting today, September 5th, until Saturday, September 12th. We hope you enjoy a safe and happy Labor Day with your pup, and we will see you when we return to our normal business hours on 9/12. 🐾🩵 #HippieHounds #LaborDay #PatriotDay #Lynnwood #DogGroomer