Smoochie Pooch Portage · Portage, IN
Amanda Fodrey
Amanda started Smoochie Pooch's grooming training program in March 2022. She was drawn to Smoochie Pooch because of the focus we place on continuing education for groomers and prioritizing the wellbeing of the pets in our care. She wanted to be a groomer because she wants to do everything she can to help pets and their owners have their best life and also have a creative outlet. When not working, Amanda enjoys going for bike rides and spending time in nature. She has a Siberian Husky named Stella and is so excited to continue to learn something new every day!
Amanda's work
Amanda's finished grooms will show here as the team posts them to the wall.
More of the Portage team
Morgan LasleyMorgan is a graduate of our groomer training program and has been grooming since 2020. Her desire to always be around animals led her to her career as a dog groomer. When she's not at work, she can be found spending time outside fishing, and kayaking. Morgan has a Standard Poodle named Grim. Her favorite part of working at Smoochie Pooch is getting to meet all of the dogs and getting to know their personalities.
Aubrey KriegerAubrey has been grooming since 2021 and trained with Smoochie Pooch in early 2023. During Covid, she started grooming her own dog and discovered a passion for it. Combining her love for dogs and interest in hairstyling, she now enjoys being a 'hair stylist for dogs!' She shares her home with Louie, an Australian Shepherd-Golden Retriever mix, and two cats, Mylo and Copper. In her free time, she enjoys experimenting with makeup, spending time with loved ones, and trying fun activities. A recent highlight in her career was attending the All-American Grooming Show, where she learned new techniques to refine her skills. Her favorite part of grooming is the transformation-seeing both the dog and owner happy at the end of each session is what she loves most!
Sara TarnowSara began her career in pet care as a bather in 2011 and earned her technical grooming certification in 2013. She is Fear Free Certified and AKC S.A.F.E. Certified, with additional experience in dog training and animal behavior, including attending the Animal Behavior Conference in 2016. Sara is passionate about continued education and is working toward advanced AKC grooming and behavior certifications. She especially enjoys working with puppies and fearful dogs, focusing on building trust and lifelong positive grooming experiences. Sara believes grooming is a unique opportunity to form lasting relationships-and her goal is simple: to be every dog's best friend.