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Jonathan David has had a very diverse career in the world of dogs. From a young age, he began in the show ring breeding and exhibiting multiple breeds. As a graduate of the Nash Academy, Jonathan had a very successful grooming competition career and has been the recipient of multiple scissoring awards, multiple Best All Around Groomer awards and Best In Show earning him a position on Groomteam USA in 2008 and 2009. Jonathan was also a contestant on Animal Planets “Groomer Has It” Season 1 and has been featured as a grooming expert on multiple Animal Planet television shows as well as ABC’s “The View.” Before moving to Florida he owned and operated a very successful mobile grooming business in NYC boasting a long list of celebrity clientele. Currently, Jonathan lives in south Florida where he divides his time between running his mobile pet grooming business, being a brand specialist for Kenchii Grooming, and traveling internationally as an award winning Speaker and Judge.

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 first activity in Italy, gaining lot of success and obtaining. Meanwhile, she started to competing at International Grooming competitions.  In 2011 she creates her own line of products and then, in 2012, near Milan, in northern Italy, she founds the "Special One Grooming Academy”, a modern grooming school . 

Yulia has become a precious point of reference for the groomers; in fact, during the most important international beauty competitions, like European and International Championships, Craft, she is entrusted with authentic champions.

Her results are always highly elevated, as shown by her personal honor awards enumerating 17 golden, 6 silver and 3 bronze medals along with 3 BEST IN SHOW titles.

Costin Stoica began his grooming career in 2013 after moving from Romania to England, which became his adopted home. Although he always loved dogs, he never imagined pursuing dog grooming professionally. His journey into grooming started in 2015 when he competed with a Westie in the Handstripping Class and immediately fell in love with the craft. Passionate about shape and balance, he also loves teaching and cannot see himself doing anything else.

Since 2020, Costin has been a proud member of the Artero Styling Team. One of his greatest achievements was being part of the Gold Medal-winning team at the 2022 World Team Championships in Belgium, where he earned the World Champion title in Handstripping with his Fox Terrier.

His outstanding achievements include RBIS at The Grooming Show 2016, BIS at English Groomers Challenge 2017, Rising Star Award Winner 2019, Up and Coming Groomer of the Year 2019, BIS at German Grooming Games 2019, BIS at The Grooming Show 2020, RBIS Master Groom 2022, RBIS Premier Groom 2022, and 1st place with Groom Team England at the 2022 World Team Grooming Championships in Belgium. He was also awarded Groomer of the Year in 2021, nominated for Grand Champion Groomer of the Year in 2022, and won Judge of the Year in 2023. In 2025, he will serve as a judge at Victoria Grooming in Mexico.

Beyond competing, Costin shares his expertise at major international grooming events, including Groomania, Artero Jornadas, and Mundo Groom Brazil.

A multi-award-winning groomer, he specializes in Poodles and Fox Terriers and has competed and judged in the UK, Poland, France, Spain, Germany, the Netherlands, Italy, and Belgium.

His motto: “Work smart, not hard” – and never stop learning.

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. At the age of 14 he was already grooming dogs for their kennel and by the time he was 18, Luis became co-owner of the kennel During his competitive career in the dogs shows , his dog won over 250 titles in America, Africa, Asia & Europe. Luis had won multiply Golden medals in Handstripping, Scissoring and Spaniels & Setters Class . Best In Show awards all over the World. Luis is an EGA judge Since 2017 luis is the Artero's product manager in Barcelona, helping to develop en updating the products and Organizing Grooming competitions for the Artero company 

Sandra started her grooming career  in 2006 and since then she finished more than 30 seminars, workshops and advanced grooming courses all over the world, she improved her skills under very talented master groomers as Yulia Marenkowa Special One and Natasha Kolbe from Germany. 

Sandra is honoured to be a first Polish student who studied in China in famous Yin Lin Academy by Mavis Hao, she visited Chinese Academy twice graduated over there and passed her Master Asian Class and hold a Diploma in Master Asian Style. Since 2020 she was an iGROOM Cosmetics ambassador. 

Sandra used to live in Ireland for many years where she was running a Sandy’s Grooming Salon which has become a very well know established busy salon with clients travelling from different parts of Ireland. Last year she returned to her home country Poland where she opened another salon called „ Sandra Mularska Grooming Studio” Sandra is passionate about the art of Asian Fusion Style and she is a true pro in what she does. As well her biggest passion are her medium poodles. 

Over last years Sandra has held many seminars and trainings in Ireland, Poland, UK, Romania, Slovenia. As well she had a pleasure to be as quest judge on grooming competitions. She enjoys helping other groomers to improve their work by teaching them and providing lessons and courses.

Rony Demunter is not just a name but a legacy in the world of professional grooming for wirehaired dogs. As the visionary behind The Sentinel, Rony has dedicated his craft to creating the finest tripping knives available on the market. Each knife is a testament to his unparalleled commitment to ergonomics, comfort, and the pursuit of perfect grooming.

Born with an innate passion for dogs, Rony's journey as a world-renowned breeder, groomer, and handler of Fox and Lakeland Terriers began with his unique breeding line at "Van Foliny Home." His expertise has led to multiple Best in Show wins at prestigious events like Westminster & Montgomery, Crufts group Wins and Group Placings showcasing his exceptional breeding and handling skills.

Rony's artistry extends beyond breeding; he is a celebrated EGA all-round judge and a qualified conformation judge, traveling the globe to share his profound knowledge and passion for grooming. His seminars and workshops are highly sought after, providing invaluable insights into the meticulous world of dog grooming.

In collaboration with his partner, Rony continues to innovate and inspire. Together, they have created a brand that professional groomers trust and admire. The Sentinel reflects Rony’s dedication to excellence and his unwavering love for dogs.

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 and which she continues to pursue with great passion and success to this day. Over the years, Melanie has participated in many national and international scissoring competitions with many titles, medals and Best in Shows to her name including 2 times Belgian Champion and the Liz Paul Invitational in England. Her passion is scissoring dogs and she is the proud owner of 2 miniature poodles. She also enjoys sharing her knowledge and experience through workshops or private lessons.

Enric Vilavedra began his journey in dog grooming in 1997 in Torroella de Montgrí, Girona. His passion and dedication quickly led him to the competitive stage, where he earned numerous gold, silver, and bronze medals in prestigious grooming competitions across Italy, France, Belgium, the Czech Republic, and Spain.

A two-time Vice Champion of Catalonia, Enric also won Best in Show at the 2002 International Championship in Barcelona and was recognized as Best Spanish Groomer of 2002. His talent earned him a spot on the Spanish National Grooming Team five times, culminating in a third-place finish at the 2007 World Championship in Italy.

Beyond competing, Enric is a sought-after seminar speaker and demonstrator, specializing in West Highland White Terriers and American Cockers, as well as terrier and spaniel grooming for dog shows. His expertise has taken him across Europe, where he has judged numerous international grooming competitions, including serving as a judge at the 2009 World Championship in Germany.

Currently, Enric is a recognized judge of the European Grooming Association, continuing to inspire and educate groomers worldwide with his deep knowledge and passion for the craft.

Barbara, Owner/Producer at Mastergroom Canada & Doggie Style Inc. | International Grooming Educator, Judge & Coach

With a passion for the art of grooming, Barbara has dedicated herself to advancing the grooming industry on a global scale. Since beginning her competitive journey in 1996, she has earned multiple Best in Show and Best All-Around Groomer awards across three continents. Her expertise is widely recognized, having transitioned from competition to judging in 2003 with the European Grooming Association.

As an international educator and coach, Barbara has had the privilege of speaking and judging at prestigious grooming events in over 15 countries, including Canada, Brazil, Taiwan, the USA, Japan, India, France, England, Spain, Australia, Colombia, Italy, Belgium, and Germany. She is passionate about sharing her knowledge with groomers worldwide and learning from their experiences as well.

Together with her fiancé Mark, Barbara is the driving force behind Mastergroom Canada, the largest grooming convention in Canada. This year, they are raising the bar even higher by collaborating with Groomania to host what promises to be the most prestigious grooming conference in Canada’s history.

Linda Barker is a respected UK-based dog groomer and FCI conformation judge, best known for her lifelong dedication to the Poodle breed. Raised with Poodles, her passion began early and deepened at sixteen when she visited a show kennel and purchased her first puppy. Captivated by the art of presentation, she began learning how to groom and prepare dogs for the ring.

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Though she did not initially plan to become a commercial groomer, Linda stepped into the profession after the passing of her husband, Richard Barker, a groomer himself. She took over the business and has since built a strong reputation in both commercial and show grooming.

Linda has earned multiple first-place awards in grooming competitions, including several Best in Show titles, and proudly represented Groom Team England in 2014–2015. Today, she is an accomplished FCI judge and was recently honoured to judge the Poodle class at Crufts 2025.

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Her calm presence, deep knowledge, and love for not only poodles but all breeds have made her a sought-after speaker at grooming events across Europe. Linda continues to inspire groomers with her expertise, bridging the gap between salon practicality and show-ring excellence.