Competition

Massimiliano Carluccio, was born and raised within the world of grooming. He started working in the family salon in 2008 immediately preparing dogs for dog shows, with national, international and world champions.

William Galharde is one of the most renowned and reputable professionals of animal aesthetics due to his work and passion for animals.

Umberto opened his grooming salon in Milano in 1980, after breeding, showing and training. In 1985 he started giving formation and specialization courses in his grooming school.

Groomer, Handler & breeder, Luis is the second generation of his family in the dog world, his parents started in 1984 the Tajinastes kennel, breeding and showing miniature schnauzers.

International dog grooming legend Colin Taylor is the first to admit grooming man’s best friend is no walk in the park. “To be a good pet stylist you first have to have respect for dogs and secondly, you have to be able to handle them well.”

Valerie Coton embarked on her journey in the animal care industry in 1994 at the age of 15. Over the course of four years, she gained diverse experience working with aquariums, reptiles, breeding, and training.

Natascha Kolbe has over 28 years of experience in the poodle breeding industry, she has established herself as an expert in the field.

Yulia began her self-taught groomer career when she was 14, thanks to the arrival of a Kerry Blue Terrier into her family. In 2003 she starts her successful competing carreer in Italy.

Barb is the owner of Doggie Style Salon in Calgary, Alberta, Canada since 1997. Canada’s first ‘invitation only’ grooming salon.

Melanie Vervaeke started her training at the age of 15 at Salon Kitty, which was founded and run by Kitty Dekeersgieter. Only two years later, she got the opportunity to take over the business, an opportunity she seized with both hands.