Crystal Rolfe
Our groomer, Crystal Rolfe is a professional, all breed pet stylist,
certified by the ISCC (International School of Canine Cosmetology). She
has been grooming pets for over 14 years and has won several awards in
Competitions (ISCC).

Crystal and her family share their home with many critters....Kira (Shar-Pei/ Pitbull cross), 3 cats (Fiona, Scout and Kirby), Homer the bunny, Keagan (Hahns Macaw), and of course BENDER!!! VISIT BENDER'S WORLD....lots of great dog info here....http://bendersworld.homestead.com/

Crystal is also an active member of the Greater St. Louis Training Club and volunteers her nights to help train dogs. Crystal only believes in using POSITIVE REINFORCEMENTS in training animals. If you like more information please visit the group...http://gsltc.org/

Due to the her excellent work, appointments are booked well in advance. Four Muddy Paws welcomes new grooming clients; however, please be patient when trying to book your first appointment. A cancellation list is maintained, and most clients wishing to use our services will receive an appointment if they are patient.

Crystal averages up to 4 hours of styling time per pet. Hand scissoring, first time puppies and cats are her specialty!!!!!

Among many of Crystals talents, she is an wonderful artist. She creates pet portraits on the side. A portion of her proceeds benefit local rescue groups.

Click here to see some of Crystal's Art Work...
http://www.Crystalsart.com.

Linda
Linda is our exceptional bather!  She is a great help for Crystal in helping bath the a care for the dogs that Crystal grooms. 

Linda has here associate degree from Jefferson College where she is continuing her education studying to be vet assistant.  She also works part time at a boarding facility.

Christy

Christy Strickland began her love affair with animals at a young age, starting with the family dog, a cocker spaniel named Delilah. It was with Delilah that she learned the importance of a grooming regimen including gentle brushing & fun bath times. Her experience broadened when she attended Girl Scout camp and learned about the care and grooming of horses. The camp taught her how to handle animals larger than her and the kind of gentle strength needed to clean hoofs and brush out manes, but also gave her a sense of peace while working with the animals. Little did she know that only 10 years in the future she would be taking her training further as a grooming assistant and owner of her own “miniature horse,” her Great Dane, Penny Lane.

In 2006, Christy took a job at a major pet supply chain (Petco) in Shorewood, IL. At the time her only intention was to pay bills and keep food on the table, but once again the appeal of working hands-on with animals began to consume her. After relocating to St. Louis in the summer of 2007, she sought out a smaller, more intimate pet boutique to hone her skill as an aspiring canine cosmetologist and found a home in Four Muddy Paws and a mentor in Crystal Rolfe. Since then she has acquired many new skills including fluff drying, paw & pad trims, and sanitary trims, while maintaining skills such as bathing, conditioning, and drying. Christy’s plans for the future include more in-depth study under Crystals’ tutelage as well as a certification program in Canine Massage Therapy.