Meet Our Team
A business for pet people, made with love by pet people.
A Family Owned Business
The Hannold Family



Owner & Pet Stylist
Lauren Hannold
Lauren’s lifelong passion for animals began at the age of six with her childhood dog, Sport, and has only grown stronger over the years. Now the proud founder and owner of Happy Hounds Mobile Pet Grooming, Lauren lives in Carlisle, PA with her husband, Alex, their two children, their dog Lulu, and a lively crew of cats—Rowdy, Ollie, Mama, and Wolfie.
As a busy mom and pet owner, Lauren was drawn to the convenience and comfort of mobile grooming, especially for her own anxious dogs who struggled with traditional salon environments. In 2020, she graduated from grooming school, launched Happy Hounds with her first grooming van, and turned her passion into a fulfilling career serving pets and their people.
With a background in special education, Lauren brings a calm, patient, and thoughtful approach to grooming. She believes that grooming should be a positive experience built on trust, not stress, and she has built Happy Hounds on a foundation of compassion, kindness, and connection.
Lauren is honored to be a part of your pet’s care team and looks forward to pampering them with the same love and respect she gives her own.
Owner and FLEET/EQUIPMENT MANAGER
Alex Hannold
Alex is the skilled hands behind the scenes, keeping our grooming vans and equipment running at their best. A problem solver by nature and a mechanic by trade, he’s been in the automotive industry since 2006, with experience in both private shops and local dealerships.
Thanks to Alex’s mechanical expertise and Lauren’s passion for animals, they launched this business together, blending their strengths to bring high-quality, reliable mobile pet care to the community. Whether it’s late-night repairs or routine maintenance, Alex ensures our team stays safely and smoothly on the road.

Where Style Meets the Fluff
Our Pet Stylists.

MEET ASHLEY!
Pet Stylist & Operations Coordinator
Ashley brings warmth, reliability, and a deep passion for animals to her role as Pet Stylist and Operations Coordinator. In addition to her grooming expertise, Ashley also manages our scheduling and client inquiries, ensuring every experience with Happy Hounds is smooth, professional, and personal from the first interaction to the final fluff.
With experience caring for a wide range of animals through farm work, pet sitting, and raising her own pets, Ashley offers a calm, confident presence that pets (and their people) quickly trust. She takes pride in delivering high-quality grooming and attentive care to every client, combining skill with genuine compassion.
Outside of grooming, Ashley enjoys homeschooling her son, spending time with family and friends, going to the gym, reading, learning, and attending church. She’s a valued member of our team, known for her professionalism, patience, and heartfelt approach to pet care.

MEET ASHTON!
Pet Stylist
Ashton is a skilled and compassionate pet stylist who grooms both dogs and cats, with a special focus on senior pets and those with behavioral challenges. With experience dating back to 2018, Ashton began her journey in the pet care industry as a bather, then trained as an apprentice, and has since become a confident, independent groomer known for her gentle approach and attention to detail.
Her dedication to the craft is evident in the care she provides each pet, no matter their age, breed, or temperament. Ashton has also worked with small animals including guinea pigs, rabbits, rats, and ferrets, and happily offers nail trims for these pets as an add-on to mobile grooming appointments.
Growing up working on a horse farm and caring for her own pets over the years, Ashton developed a deep understanding of animal behavior and a strong instinct for their needs. Today, she brings that experience to every appointment, ensuring each pet feels safe and each client feels confident in the care provided.
When she’s not grooming, Ashton finds joy in the simple pleasures of life, spending quality time with friends and family, her husband Ryan, their beloved Landseer Newfoundland Cerberus, and their cat Remus. A lover of the outdoors and all things homemade, she enjoys gardening, canning, kayaking, hiking, and curling up with a good book. Ashton is also passionate about homesteading, embracing a slower, more intentional way of living by growing her own food and preserving the harvest with care.

MEET JENNA!
Pet Stylist
Jenna found her passion for pet care early on. She grew up with Boston Terriers and loved giving them baths as a child. That love for dogs grew into a career caring for pets through dog sitting and then grooming professionally. Jenna brings a gentle, attentive approach and truly enjoys getting to know each dog’s unique personality. Her goal is to always make pets feel safe, relaxed, and loved during their spa day. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her husband Rudy, cooking homemade meals for their two German Shepherds, gardening, exploring holistic wellness, and staying active in her church. She’s excited to meet your pup and treat them like family!

Our Fur-tastic PURPOSE
Our Mission
Happy Hounds Mobile Pet Grooming is a family-owned and operated business proudly serving a 15-mile radius from our home base in Carlisle, Pennsylvania. Our mission is simple: to build trusting relationships through compassionate, luxury pet care right at your door. To learn more about our core values and who we are, click here.
Our luxury grooming vans are fully equipped salons on wheels, thoughtfully designed for your pet’s comfort and your convenience. Each van is climate-controlled, offers warm water for every bath, and includes its own fresh water tank, no need for external water hoses or electrical cords. With no cages, barking dogs, or noisy environments, your pet enjoys a peaceful, one-on-one grooming experience from start to finish.
By grooming outside your home, you and your pet will both experience the luxury of our service. We eliminate the stress of travel and long salon waits. You’ll skip the hassle of drop-offs, pickups, and any mess in your car while your pet receives our undivided attention just steps from your front door.
We use only our favorite professional grooming products, free of harsh chemicals and enriched with high-quality ingredients, because your pet deserves the best! Every grooming session is customized to meet your pet’s individual physical and emotional needs, with thoughtful care and a gentle touch. We’ll discuss your pet’s coat condition, your at-home grooming routine, and your preferred style (if applicable), and we’ll notify you of any potential health concerns we observe. We're also happy to offer guidance to help maintain your pet’s coat between visits.
We believe grooming should be a positive, enriching experience. That’s why we rely on patience, praise, and plenty of treats to build trust and make each session enjoyable for your pet.
At Happy Hounds, we’re more than groomers. We’re passionate pet lovers committed to forming lasting relationships with the families we serve. Your pet is a beloved member of your family, and we’re honored to be a part of their care team.
With regular grooming from Happy Hounds, your pet will always look good, smell fresh, and feel their very best!

Purr-fect Moments!
The Mobile Grooming
Adventure!
We’re committed to giving your pet the best grooming experience they’ve ever had! Your dog or cat will look good, feel good, and smell good!