About me

, My name is Heather Ausburne and I am a certified groomer from the  Nash Academy of Animal Arts, NDGAA certified master in the Terrier group, Non sporting group,  and have been grooming nearly 15 years.  My experience ranges from grooming for clients in my home, the local animal shelter, working at a full service salon, and am an active member of groom team Team Feldspar.  

I've always been passionate about animals.  I completed a two year Veterinary Technician Certification Program at the Santa Rosa Junior College, then spent 1 1/2 years as a Veterinary Technician until I decided that I wanted to be involved with animals in a different way.  Having already been relied on to groom at the local shelter and providing grooming services for friends and family, I entered the field of professional dog grooming.  This eventually led me to Kentucky to train at the prestigious Nash Academy where I received extensive hands on training.  On July 1, 2015, I decided to put my training and experience to work and opened up The Bark Side dog grooming salon.  

On a personal note, I was born in San Francisco and grew up right here in Sonoma County. I have been married for over 20 years and have two children in addition to our  Maltese mix Brisby, our Maltese (Claire) Miniature Poodle (Django) and Yorkshire Terrier Laddie ,  Chances are, if you pop into The Bark Side, you will get to meet a member of my family (furry or otherwise).

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