Our Pet Stylists...
Deborah Bentley
Founder/Owner
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I am the owner and founder of Petropolitan dog grooming, established in 2008.
In 1986, Prior to establishing Petropolitan, I attended and graduated from Sunny Slope Dog Grooming school in British Columbia, Canada. Upon completing that course I opened my first grooming salon and for the following 6 years further honed my skills and grew the business . After moving to North Carolina and taking a number of years off to raise my family I reentered the grooming business through Petco. Two years later I decided to open Petropolitan because I missed the feel of a smaller scale salon environment.
I truly enjoy this business and couldn't be more confident in the quality of our work. Together we have more than 60 years experience!
I am the owner and founder of Petropolitan dog grooming, established in 2008.
In 1986, Prior to establishing Petropolitan, I attended and graduated from Sunny Slope Dog Grooming school in British Columbia, Canada. Upon completing that course I opened my first grooming salon and for the following 6 years further honed my skills and grew the business . After moving to North Carolina and taking a number of years off to raise my family I reentered the grooming business through Petco. Two years later I decided to open Petropolitan because I missed the feel of a smaller scale salon environment.
I truly enjoy this business and couldn't be more confident in the quality of our work. Together we have more than 60 years experience!
Jill Capanna
My name is Jill and I have worked as a groomer at Petropolitan since May of 2012. I moved to Durham, NC from Palm Beach, Fl. In April of 2012 after working in Palm Beach County for over 20 years as an all-breed dog and cat groomer. Even after all these years I still love what I do!
I graduated from the North Jersey School of Dog Grooming and have continued my education by attending yearly seminars, shows and expos. The grooming world is always evolving and I feel it is important to keep up with new tools and knowledge of the trade. I also have attended coursework and am certified in animal first-aid and CPR.
I graduated from the North Jersey School of Dog Grooming and have continued my education by attending yearly seminars, shows and expos. The grooming world is always evolving and I feel it is important to keep up with new tools and knowledge of the trade. I also have attended coursework and am certified in animal first-aid and CPR.
Colleen Wilson
Colleen has been an all-breed dog groomer for 8 years. She has previously served the triangle and surrounding areas before moving to Wilmington, NC and is excited to of moved back to join the Petropolitan team! She's canine CPR and First Aid certified through Pet Tech and is extremely active in continuing education and the grooming industry community. Colleen is also a member of the International Professional Groomers, Inc (IPG.)
She grew up helping her family run a 501c3 non-profit dog rescue, spent some time showing her English Mastiffs, and has worked for two veterinarians. She currently shares her home with a Toy Poodle (sporting his creative zombie halloween color above - he is always styling!), a sweet blind Pekingese, a Pit/hound mix, and an American Staffordshire Terrier. She also enjoys spending time with her horse that she grew up with and still participates in local rescue volunteer work whenever possible.
She grew up helping her family run a 501c3 non-profit dog rescue, spent some time showing her English Mastiffs, and has worked for two veterinarians. She currently shares her home with a Toy Poodle (sporting his creative zombie halloween color above - he is always styling!), a sweet blind Pekingese, a Pit/hound mix, and an American Staffordshire Terrier. She also enjoys spending time with her horse that she grew up with and still participates in local rescue volunteer work whenever possible.
Diane Meyer
- Diane grew up in Aurora, Ohio where she graduated from the University of Findlay. She graduated in 1994 and received a BS degree in Equine Management. In August of 1994 Diane and Scotter were married, and later moved to Chapel Hill.
- Diane has had an extensive history working with animals, including; apprentice training to be a groomer at the Animal Hospital of Carrboro and previous employment at Creature Comforts Inn and Petco. She later took some time off to welcome her boys into the world: Nathaniel born 2000 and Elijah in 2002.
- In her free time she enjoys attending Grace Church Boy Scouts with Elijah and Nate, being a leader with Venture Crew, leather working, Native American bead working, and cooking in here Lodge Dutch oven.