Meet Maria
SPAW is led by Maria, a professional groomer with over 15 years of experience caring for dogs in grooming salons, veterinary clinics, and boarding environments.
Maria’s background in veterinary care gives her a trained eye for skin, coat, mobility, and overall comfort allowing her to approach grooming and wellness with greater awareness and responsibility. She is especially passionate about creating stress-free, calm environments, using gentle handling techniques and allowing each dog to move at their own pace.
Who we are
SPAW is a boutique Canine Wellness and Care service based in Clayton, NC, created for dogs who thrive in calm, thoughtful environments.
We specialize in free-free grooming, structured wellness walks, and home-based care for small dogs, with every service designed around comfort, patience, and individual attention. At SPAW, dogs are cared for one at a time, never rushed, and never treated as a number.
With over 15 years of professional experience and a background in veterinary care, we take a wellness-first approach — paying close attention to skin, coat, movement, and overall comfort. Our goal is not just how dogs look when they leave, but how they feel.
SPAW was created for families seeking a more intentional, gentle, and trustworthy way to care for their dogs — where calm routines, clear communication, and genuine care come first.
Calm care. Wellness walks. Happy dogs.
