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DONNA WORSTALL
Owner, Groomer Donna started out as a men's barber but quickly turned to styling dogs' hair instead. She started Digger Dogs back in 1990 on Basin Street in Bristol PA. She was professionally trained in dog styles of the time and has been consistently keeping up with the newer trends as they evolve. She has even been successful at creating new trends and styles that have become popular over the years. Her love of the dogs is clear by the way she handles her shop more like a doggie day care than a typical grooming shop. Try to get her to tell you her favorite breed to groom? Not a chance, she loves them all, good bad and crazy! |
AVAILABILITY: She runs the show so she's always there!
PETS: Has had a long list of various breeds, Currently she has a 12 year old rat Terrier mix named after our shop, Digger.
WHEN NOT GROOMING DOGS: You'll find Donna bike riding, kayaking, singing, and cooking some of the most amazing food you've ever tasted!
MOST LIKELY TO BE: Talking to customers both human and canine.
PETS: Has had a long list of various breeds, Currently she has a 12 year old rat Terrier mix named after our shop, Digger.
WHEN NOT GROOMING DOGS: You'll find Donna bike riding, kayaking, singing, and cooking some of the most amazing food you've ever tasted!
MOST LIKELY TO BE: Talking to customers both human and canine.
MISTY
Groomer, Shop Manager
Misty started out with Digger Dogs as a bather and quickly progressed to a full groomer. When she's not grooming, she helps run the day-to-day operations of the shop. She's Donna's right hand man so to speak. She is in charge of keeping the daily schedule and logistics in check along with reception functionalities, shop up-keep, and basic inventory. Misty has a special talent for bonding with and handling large breed dogs as well as working with the dogs who are less enthusiastic about being groomed! (aka - the biters!) We're sure we haven't seen the end of her talents yet!
Groomer, Shop Manager
Misty started out with Digger Dogs as a bather and quickly progressed to a full groomer. When she's not grooming, she helps run the day-to-day operations of the shop. She's Donna's right hand man so to speak. She is in charge of keeping the daily schedule and logistics in check along with reception functionalities, shop up-keep, and basic inventory. Misty has a special talent for bonding with and handling large breed dogs as well as working with the dogs who are less enthusiastic about being groomed! (aka - the biters!) We're sure we haven't seen the end of her talents yet!
AVAILABILITY: Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays & Saturdays.
WHEN NOT IN THE SHOP: Misty is hanging out with her awesome son and her handsome husband!
MOST LIKELY TO BE: The one hugging your dogs! (we have the photos to prove it)
WHEN NOT IN THE SHOP: Misty is hanging out with her awesome son and her handsome husband!
MOST LIKELY TO BE: The one hugging your dogs! (we have the photos to prove it)
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INGRID
Groomer, Operations Manager Ingrid began her grooming career back in 1993 sharing her time between two different grooming shops, one of which was Digger Dogs Pet Grooming. She helped Donna build her business in the early days and over the years has attended various grooming seminars, behavior classes, and is certified in Pet First Aid / Response. She took a hiatus in 2003 to return to school and gain experience in the corporate business world keeping grooming on the side. After graduating with a GPA of 3.99 and landing some wonderful positions in marketing, branding, and manufacturing, life brought her back to Donna and the dogs, which is her true passion. Currently she assists Donna in some of the business end of things, manages all marketing/advertising, & maintains the website and social media presence. At this point in her grooming career there are not many dog temperaments she hasn't dealt with. She loves to help the puppies enjoy their first grooming, but you'll also see her with many of our elder dogs who are starting to have difficulties and/or health issues. |
AVAILABILITY: As a groomer; Wednesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. For business relations she is available Mondays & Tuesdays at our general email: diggerdogspetgrooming@gmail.com (phone calls must be made by appointment via email please)
PETS: Ingrid owns a rescued Staffordshire mix from Philly PAWS named Scarlett Grey. Her previous Stafforshire was a shop dog you may remember, Indiana Jones.
WHEN NOT IN THE SHOP: Ingrid is also a Dog Trainer with Opportunity Barks. During the rare moments she's not working with dogs, she's most likely out hiking with her dog, kayaking with her dog, or camping with her dog.
MOST LIKELY TO BE: Singing to the dogs, she claims it calms them.
PETS: Ingrid owns a rescued Staffordshire mix from Philly PAWS named Scarlett Grey. Her previous Stafforshire was a shop dog you may remember, Indiana Jones.
WHEN NOT IN THE SHOP: Ingrid is also a Dog Trainer with Opportunity Barks. During the rare moments she's not working with dogs, she's most likely out hiking with her dog, kayaking with her dog, or camping with her dog.
MOST LIKELY TO BE: Singing to the dogs, she claims it calms them.
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TOMMY
Bather Extraordinaire Tommy is one of Donna's oldest friends. He has been working as a bather at Digger Dogs for the past 16 years. More than just a bather, Tommy is a mixologist who works closely with Donna and the team to create the most unique, most effective shampoos. He has a keen eye for skin issues and uses his vast array of products to alleviate any condition. You may actually not recognize your dogs once Tommy has cleaned them up. |
AVAILABILITY: Schedule varies as needed
PETS: Sparky the pitbull.
WHEN NOT IN THE SHOP: Tommy can be found walking his pup, enjoying one or all of his 800 grandkids, or watching baseball.
MOST LIKELY TO BE: Seen helping out with any stressed dog: Tommy has a presence which most dogs find calming and secure. (dog whisperer or jedi- we're not sure)
PETS: Sparky the pitbull.
WHEN NOT IN THE SHOP: Tommy can be found walking his pup, enjoying one or all of his 800 grandkids, or watching baseball.
MOST LIKELY TO BE: Seen helping out with any stressed dog: Tommy has a presence which most dogs find calming and secure. (dog whisperer or jedi- we're not sure)
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BRANDI
Brandi no longer works at Digger Dogs but is Donna's daughter and was grooming before any of us. She began bathing dogs when she was 14 years old and convinced her mother, and eventually her friend Ingrid to get into dog grooming. Brandi left dog grooming permenatly back in 2018 for her current job as a full time Real Estate Agent at Keller Williams, but we had to include her profile as she has helped build Digger Dogs over the years and you'll now see her children helping out sometimes. |
PETS: Brandi has two rescue dogs. Her Jack Russel mix named Marvin and a mixed breed named Avacado (Cado for short). You may have met her previous dog in the shop back in the day; a Sheba-Inu named Zira. She also has a Pig Named Penny who is the latest addition to the family.
