Groom Forge

Groom Forge Homegrown talent, forged locally. Idaho’s own U.S DOL Approved Pet Styling Apprenticeship

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Marley turns 2 in October and has been with Groom Forge since she was a wee bairn at 9 weeks! 😍😍 She has the best table ...
09/04/2026

Marley turns 2 in October and has been with Groom Forge since she was a wee bairn at 9 weeks! 😍😍 She has the best table manners, still doesnt ever want to leave her daddy at drop off, and her parents have followed me to every.single.shop 😭🤗👏🏻💯

I see her every 8 weeks in the summer, every 6 weeks in the winter with a bath/brush/nail in between when schedule permits.

If you give me a chance & commit yourself and your pet to my books, I commit in-between baths to YOU at a product-only cost. If you commit to brushing at home, I commit to styling longer lengths.

Marley is an example of the commitment 💪🏻

Her coat and handling is the product of it 🧡

✨ Hey… if you’ve noticed a little change, no, you’re not losing it. 😂DogHaus is now Groom Forge 🔥Same team. Same heart. ...
08/30/2026

✨ Hey… if you’ve noticed a little change, no, you’re not losing it. 😂

DogHaus is now Groom Forge 🔥

Same team. Same heart. Same love for dogs. Just… a whole lot more to offer!

Over the last few years, I went on a bit of a journey of self-discovery as a groomer, business owner, and advocate for our industry. I came back with a bigger vision and a much bigger plate of knowledge and resources to serve our local Idaho community.

This is a formal, dedicated pathway to develop skilled, confident, professional pet stylists through Registered Apprenticeship — with real training, real standards, and real opportunity. With pet styling having acquired workforce recognition earlier this year, my hopes are that every state develops, delivers and dotes on a registered apprenticeship program. I love this initiative with my whole heart. 🥹🥹

Thank YOU for giving us the grit to keep going.
For trusting us with your pets.
For being all the best parts of a better, bigger picture.

My books are still closed to new clients; but reach out for some awesome referrals if you need them. Invite your friends to follow our page to keep updated with our journey ❤️

Below is a wish list of needs for those wanting to get extra involved!

🔥 Idaho apprentices to teach
People who want to learn the craft the right way and build a career in pet styling.

🔥 Qualified instructors to teach them
Experienced groomers who want to help shape the next generation and meet our instructor standards.

🔥 Dogs to adore 🐶
Because at the end of the day, none of this works without the dogs. We’re looking to build relationships with local pet owners who want to support education and help apprentices develop their skills in a structured environment.

So if you’ve tagged DogHaus in the past, don’t worry — you found us. ❤️

We’re still here. We’re still obsessed with dogs. We’re just ready to forge something bigger. 🔥🐾

Welcome to Groom Forge.

07/01/2026

If you're entering a 30-day treatment program (or longer) and are worried about your pet's grooming while you're away, please reach out. We'd love to help where we can, and here we CAN help.

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We spoke this afternoon at Vocational Rehabilitation in Nampa about pet styling to an audience of about 15 people 🐾❤️ He...
06/24/2026

We spoke this afternoon at Vocational Rehabilitation in Nampa about pet styling to an audience of about 15 people 🐾❤️

Here is my senior craft manager. She is strict but gets it done! 😂🫶

Bootsie girl got a bath today from another local groomer! Im using her for a few events in the future so I wanted to se...
05/01/2026

Bootsie girl got a bath today from another local groomer!

Im using her for a few events in the future so I wanted to see how she would behave for somebody else! I trusted the right one. .sunflowers, thank you!

I felt a little like Elle Woods walking into this networking event && I stood out in the best way!!Our booth wasn’t just...
04/30/2026

I felt a little like Elle Woods walking into this networking event && I stood out in the best way!!

Our booth wasn’t just a display, it was an experience. An interactive ecosystem.

I didn’t bring shiny, untouched demo products. I brought the real tools we use every single day; the ones we invest in, trust, && stand behind with integrity. People got to touch, test, smell, and truly engage with what we do (short of an actual groom).

And the conversations? Next level.

We talked about curriculum, certification, and the reality of this industry. A space where skilled pet stylists are building real careers, traveling, competing, and yes… earning six figures. Watching that shift people’s perspective in real time was everything.

With Will Burton by my side, we connected with industry leaders, innovators, and organizations that are truly moving things forward. I even stepped into a video interview moment (which I’ll probably never emotionally recover from 😅🎶🫶

But here’s the part that matters most:

We’ve now been invited to present pet grooming as a sustainable career pathway at upcoming state Department of Corrections and Department of Health & Welfare events.

That means this message > this industry < is reaching exactly where it needs to go. ❤️

This made us smile! 🫶❤️ Thank you for the feedback. We certainly love the love! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
04/22/2026

This made us smile! 🫶❤️

Thank you for the feedback. We certainly love the love! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

It’s been a minute… but a lot has been happening behind the scenes ✨We’ve officially moved into a new space, expanded in...
04/19/2026

It’s been a minute… but a lot has been happening behind the scenes ✨

We’ve officially moved into a new space, expanded into retail, and are this close to wrapping up our full rebrand. After lots of hard work and love, things are finally starting to come together the way we’ve been envisioning.

Even bigger, we’ve launched our Registered Apprenticeship Program and are getting ready to welcome students into something really special for this industry in Boise during National Apprenticeship Week!

And of course… Finley is here feeling fresh, clean, and very proud of it 🐾

More to come soon ❤️

Kindly introducing one of our newest retail additions 🐩🐾✨💎 Elevate your pup’s bath time 💎✨Treat your little one to the g...
04/19/2026

Kindly introducing one of our newest retail additions 🐩🐾

✨💎 Elevate your pup’s bath time 💎✨

Treat your little one to the gentle luxury they deserve with the Melanie Newman Shampoo & Conditioner Duo Packs 💖

Thoughtfully crafted for delicate coats, this beautifully balanced duo blends natural ingredients to cleanse, nourish, and leave your puppy feeling irresistibly soft and fresh 🛁🐾

🌿 Mild, puppy-safe formulations
🌿 Helps soothe and hydrate sensitive skin
🌿 Promotes a soft, healthy, glossy coat

Because even the smallest companions deserve exceptional care 🐕💕

🛒 Discover the difference and turn every bath into a moment of calm and care at DogHaus in Downtown Caldwell

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Caldwell, ID
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