Our Staff


Julie Nicodemus - Owner

Julie has been a lifelong lover of all animals. She has completed the Professional Pet Groomer Training course from Hagerstown Community College with over 130 hours of classroom and training time.  In addition, she has worked in a customer service environment for more than 15 years and has a Master’s degree in Business Administration. 


Stash Nicodemus - Owner

Stash too has been a lifelong lover of all animals and has has completed the Professional Pet Groomer Training course from Hagerstown Community College with over 130 hours of classroom and training time.  In addition, Stash has more than 12 years experience in the service industry.

Stash and Julie Nicodemus established Dog-Gone Walkin of Hagerstown in September 2007.  We wanted to offer the residents of Hagerstown and the surrounding areas the conveniences and luxuries typically found only in the larger cities. Pet sitting/walking is an alternative to kenneling for pet owners and their animals."

Dog-Gone Groomin was established in July 2010.  We are now able to offer pet grooming at your doorstep and give your pet the exclusive time and attention they need.


Sally Taylor - Pet Sitter and Walker

Stash's mom, Sally Taylor has been a animal lover for her entire life.  She has volunteered numerous hours of her time to the Washington County Humane Society over the years.  She is also the proud owner of numerous dogs, cats, birds, and much more.  Some of the animals have been adopted from the local animal shelters.