Waterloo, Iowa · Since October 2007

Our Craft Masters

Dogs have been a lifelong passion for Sarah Bebee. Raised in a dog show family, she learned to groom to the breed standard before she ever opened a salon, and she still does. Melissa Herold learned the work beside her, helping prepare dogs for the show ring.

“Your pet’s happiness is our Business!”

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Two groomers, one standard

Founder

Sarah Bebee

“Dogs have been a lifelong passion for Sarah. Raised in a dog show family, she began grooming her own show dogs at an early age before training alongside several of the nation’s top handlers. After a successful career showing both her own and client dogs, she launched her professional grooming career at 18. Having worked in both private and corporate settings, Sarah fulfilled a long-held dream by founding Shear Bliss Pet Salon to deliver the exceptional, personalized care her clients deserve.”

A freshly groomed black and white Shih Tzu sitting in front of an autumn backdrop
A groomed Yorkshire Terrier standing on a grooming table in front of a winter backdrop

Co-founder and groomer

Melissa Herold

“Melissa’s love for animals began with her family pets and grew as she assisted Sarah in preparing dogs for the show ring. After a year of hands-on training under Sarah, she refined her technique working at local shops before joining forces with Sarah to build their salon vision. Melissa is devoted to gentle, high-quality care…”

From the show ring to Ansborough

How a show family became a salon

Breed standards are the language of the show ring. Every Shear Bliss groom is cut with that language in mind, whether the dog is a Yorkie, a poodle or a doodle.

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  1. A dog show family

    Sarah was raised in one. Dogs have been a lifelong passion.

  2. Her own show dogs

    She began grooming them at an early age, before training alongside several of the nation’s top handlers.

  3. Showing, then grooming at 18

    After a successful career showing both her own and client dogs, she launched her professional grooming career at 18.

  4. Private and corporate settings

    Sarah worked in both before she set out to found a salon of her own.

  5. October 2007

    Sarah Bebee and Melissa Herold open Shear Bliss Pet Salon, locally owned, on Ansborough Avenue in Waterloo.

The reception shelves at Shear Bliss: framed certificates on a brick wall above poodle figurines and plush toys

Our Heart & Philosophy

Your pet’s happiness is our business.

Our experts bring extensive knowledge of breed standards, ensuring top-quality grooms that celebrate each dog’s unique beauty through specialized education and a nurturing touch. The groomers keep taking continuing education so the work keeps up with the standards.

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