Our
Mission
Get to Know Us
The Furologist is a family-owned and operated full-service pet care center dedicated to providing dogs with exceptional care across grooming, training, daycare, and overnight boarding. We focus on both the physical and emotional well-being of every dog, creating a high-quality, low-stress environment where pets can play, learn, relax, and thrive. More than service providers, we proudly consider ourselves Canine Caregivers.
For us, pet care is more than a task—it’s a way of connecting with animals and honoring the unique role they play in our lives. Dogs support our health, ease stress, and offer unconditional companionship, and at The Furologist, we give back through compassionate care, expert grooming, thoughtful training, structured daycare, and attentive overnight boarding that nurtures each dog’s mind, body, and spirit.
Education is a cornerstone of our approach, for both pets and their families. From coat maintenance and nutrition to behavior and training techniques, we help pet parents feel confident and supported. Our training programs emphasize balanced, relationship-focused methods that strengthen communication, build confidence, and teach skills that last a lifetime.
By integrating grooming, health, training, daycare, and boarding, we help families experience the full joy of a deep, lasting bond with their dogs. It’s our privilege to give back even a fraction of the love and loyalty that dogs so freely share with us.
The Humans
Knowledgeable. Consistent. Compassionate.
At The Furologist, “family owned and operated” isn’t just a tagline — it’s our daily reality. Most days it’s the two of us running the show, but you might also catch our kids moonlighting as “vacuum fairies,” our mom holding down the register, or a sibling drafted in as an “assistant for the day.” Even our dogs pitch in (they take their job as greeters very seriously). Around here, it truly takes a family to keep the tails wagging and the fur flying!
The Furologist
Brittny Knapp
I’ve been a professional Pet Stylist since 2012, turning a lifelong passion for working with animals into a career I love. Over the years, I’ve specialized in “teddy bear” and “toy” styles, Modified Asian Fusion, and Breed Standard cuts—though I can create any style your dog’s coat allows. My clients know me as more than a groomer; I’m a resource for guidance on grooming, nutrition, training, and overall pet care. I’m proud to be 2x published author in a national grooming magazine, CPR/First Aid trained, and certified in Fear Free Grooming and the Science of Skin. Currently, I’m working toward my ultimate goal of becoming one of Missouri’s top pet stylists (already in the top five!).
The Dog Trainer
Shane Knapp
Our trainer has loved animals his entire life, growing up around a variety of pets and developing a natural connection with them from an early age. His passion for education combined with his love for dogs led him to pursue training as his true calling. As a certified trainer working toward his Gold certification, he brings a balanced approach rooted in consistency, communication, and trust. He tailors each session to the unique needs of the dog and family, and his greatest reward is seeing dogs grow in confidence while owners feel supported and proud of their progress