Mindy Dinwiddie is the founder of Classy Canine in Litchfield, Michigan, is a certified professional groomer through the IPG and the AKC, sits on the board of the Ethics committee for the International Judges Association and is a brand ambassador for Evolution Shears.. Her professional pet grooming career started in 2007, over the last 14
Belanger, Lory, AMS, CPG
Lory Belanger has sharpened her grooming skills over the course of 15 years as a Professional Advanced Master Stylist by working with world renown groomers like Mindy Dinwiddie, Jessica Adorno and Malssa Conti-Diener, as well as attending multiple grooming expos. Lory is the Lead Instructor and General Manager of The Whole Pet Grooming Academy where
Anthony, Chris “Bear”
Chris Anthony, weary from her travails in retail management and office work, found her calling when she discovered pet grooming. Her near 20 year journey in this career has led her through many opportunities, experiences, and life lessons; including grooming and managing in both small and corporate salons, and starting her own successful house call grooming business in New Jersey.
Adorno, Jessica
Jessica Adorno is the owner/founder of Pupparazzi Pets Mobile Pet Grooming. She has been involved in the grooming industry for 19 years with experience in salon and mobile pet grooming. Jessica was formally trained at NY Academy of Dog Grooming located in NYC, has continued her education throughout the years in breed standards, and has
Walker, Deborah, ISCC MPS, Meritus
Deborah Walker is a Certified Pet Trainer, Animal Behavioralist, and Certified Master Stylist Emeritus. She is also a Certified Acupressure and Massage Therapist Meritus and Instructor. She gives symposiums all across the nation for the animal service industry, grooming seminars, rescue groups, and the private sector. She also participates in many tradeshows. Her knowledge and
Kumpe, Angela
Angela Kumpe is a world-renowned speaker, judge, retailer, author and competitor on the creative styling circuit. She is passionate about pets and innovative force in the world of creative pet styling. Angela is a self-taught pet stylist. She has worked professionally since the mid 90’s in Little Rock, Arkansas. Recently, she closed her salon, A
Morales, Joshua, NCMG
Joshua Morales is a veteran in the world of all-breed dog grooming. A graduate of Pet Grooming school in 2009, he is also a Nationally Certified Master Groomer through the National Dog Groomers Association of America and a Certified member of the International Society of Canine Cosmetologists. Joshua has helped thousands of aspiring pet groomers
Nakajima, Kaoru
Born and raised in Tokyo, Japan, Kaoru is a renowned artist and has won the Nikaten Art Award over ten times. Kaoru is a famous personality in Japan and is swarmed by people wherever she goes in dog related activities, whether pet or show. In the U.S., she has worked with the world famous show
Wasserman, Scott, ISCC PDS, MPS, Meritus, Certifier
Scott began his love of pets at the early age of 10 when he went with his father, who was a carpenter, to an Airedale Terrier breeder’s kennel to do some work. He spent more time playing with the Airedales than helping his father and this led to the attraction and love of dogs, to
Zabelinskaya, Olga, NCMG
Olga is a Nationally and Internationally Certified Master Groomer with multiple “Best in Show” and “Best All-Around Groomer” wins as well as 2 prestigious “Winners Circle Champion” titles. Olga was a GroomTeam USA member from 2008 to 2014 and received the 2009 and 2010 Cardinal Crystal American Groomer of the Year Award. Olga owns and