I am a Member of:

Guild of Master Groomers
Pet Care Trust-British Dog Groomers Association
Guild of Master Craftsmen

Groom Team England 2010/2011

National Qualifications:
Advanced level 3 in Dog Grooming
LCGI- level 4
Higher Diploma in Dog Grooming-level 5
Teaching Certificate (level 3)
Assessor for C&G 7750-02
Examiner for C&G 7750-03
Pet Log certified in Micro-chipping
Animal First Aid Qualified

British Groomer of the Year 2004
Multiple Competition group winner at Eurogroom, Groomer of the Year and Scottish Grooming Championships

I have been grooming for the past 20years working in many grooming salons over the years. Opening my own grooming salon in 1995 with the help of the Prince’s Youth Business Trust and backing from my then veterinary surgeon, Christopher Godfrey MABvet Med, MRCVS(now retired)
 
As this is not yet a licensed or regulated industry I felt I wanted to prove my competence so I could give the best service to my clients. I am very passionate about the service my clients and their pets receive and am dedicated to improving this service at every opportunity. Even though these exams have taken a lot of time, dedication and expenses the knowledge I have gained has been invaluable for my clients

Competing against the country’s finest has also been and still is a great challenge which I thoroughly enjoy and where I also learn about the finer points of gaining that WOW factor finish which is also passed on to my clients pets and students

I am very keen to promote training for groomers and to pass on the skills which I have acquired over the years including not only the aesthetics but also the good service and handling techniques required to make sure my clients, my trainee’s clients and their pets have an enjoyable experience whilst in our care

 I have an open door policy at Absolutely Animals where you can come and view grooming and styling in progress at any time