"I’m Abby, I have been a dog groomer since I was 16 years old and opened up my own salon just over a year ago, in the middle of the lockdown. I adore grooming all breeds but especially wool coats! I love teddy cuts and like to try out new styles whenever I can. I could talk about dog grooming, products and equipment all day long so if you ever want any advice, I’m always happy to help out fellow groomers and owners!"
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Abby Moore - Product Reviewer
Favourite Clipper:
Andis Pulse Zr ii
Favourite Scissor Accessories:
DezynaDog Croc Scissor Case - Orange
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Caroline Donoghue - Brand Partner
In Aug 2023 we were proud to announce our Brand Partnership with Caroline Donoghue AKA Love Mud Dog Lady. Caroline has an extensive following across social media with followers who love her quirky videos and informative tutorials.
We are so excited for Caroline to share her favourite products, top tips and a highly anticipated ‘Lovemud Loves’ section on our website! Caroline's expertise coupled with our award-winning Ecommerce and Customer Care teams are a match made in heaven! You need look no further than Christies for all your pet grooming needs as the UK and Europes leading supplier. Watch this space for some floofy and fabulous content coming your way over the next few weeks and months.
Caroine is an award wining and experienced dog groomer who runs LoveMud Dog Grooming in East Sussex. Se has 10 years experience and takes pride in offering a uniqure 121 tailored dog grooming service, which focuses on canine behaviour and welfare
Caroline educates new groomer and dog owners via her social media content where she has 160k strong following (across platforms) – streaming her dog grooms live via tiktok 3-4 days per week!
Favourite Coat Care:
Groom Professional Fast Dri Spray
Favourite Cologne
GP Rhubarb & Custart
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Gillian Scott - Product Reviewer
Hi Im Gillian, I am 38 years old ad mum to Anna and Charlie! I have lived in Ballymoney town most of my life but moved to the country a few years ago and never looked back!
My salon is located beside my house which is so peaceful surrounded by trees and nature. I completed my dog grooming qualification recently with Michael Shiels who knows how to get the very best out of you. If you find a job you love its not like work! I can truly say I love what I do and don’t ever feel those Monday blues anymore!
Favourite Clipper:
Heiniger Opal
Favourite Slicker:
Groom Professional Curved Soft Slicker
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Kayla Harrison - Show Ambassador
Kayla been grooming professionally for over 10 years and opened her first salon in 2014. You might recognise Kayla from BBC One Pooch Perfect. She specialises in poodles, schnauzers, creative grooming and sassy little doggies that don't like being groomed, so has a lot of handling experience! Kayla is also also passionate about education and one day hope to open my own grooming school and she has prepped and handled long-haired Briards to podium positions at Crufts
Favourite Scissors:
Groom Professional Luminosa Curved
Favourite Oral Care:
Fresh Breath Foam
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Leona McGeough - Product Reviewer
Hi I’m Leona, my business is Pampered Pups Dog Grooming. I offer a complete 1-1 grooming experience in the Castleblayney countryside. I have been professionally grooming since 2013 and I love my job! My grooming style is definitely pet grooming, it’s all about pampering pups and making them look and feel better about themselves! I love trying new products, especially bathing as I think this is key to a good groom! My most popular clients are cockapoos, and my most popular client’s name is Bailey!
Favourite Blade care & Cleaning:
Groom Professional 4 in 1 Clipper Spray
Favourite Animal Nail Clippers:
Groom Professional Nail Clippers
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Michael Sheils - Show Ambassador
Michael is an award winning and highly experienced dog groomer. Also a star of BBCS Pooch Perfect, Michael prides himself on delivering on the very best in grooming services and owns his own grooming academy in Northern Ireland, offering fully comprehensive and affordable dog groomer training courses, helping people to invest in their future with a recognised qualification
Favourite Coat Care:
DezynaDog Amazing Trix
Favourite Blade Accessory:
Show Tech Comb Attachments
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Tanya Salas - Brand Ambassador
Tanya started grooming in 2016, and opened her own salon Hairy Pawters in 2018
She is passionate about grooming and education and regularly attend seminars. She has completed City & Guilds level 3 qualification currently in the process of doing my International Certified Master Groomers ICMG. Tanya believes in continuing with her education to give her clients the best possible service.
‘I started competing in 2019. I’m delighted to say I have placed in every class I have entered. My biggest industry achievement to date is winning overall groomer of the day in Madra Mania and being selected from hundreds of groomers to compete on Pooch Perfect’
Favourite Clipper
Dezynadog Motus
Favourite Coat Care:
DezynaDog Amazing Trix
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Thomas McDonald - Brand Ambassador
From starting out my career as a joiner when I left school, I took advantage of being made redundant in the hardship of the recession. I turned my love and admiration for animals into a career. I started out visiting salons and getting a feel for the dog grooming industry, working from home and quietly building my portfolio. An opportunity came up to be salon manager for one of the biggest UK pet stores in the industry. From there I worked as salon manager in dog grooming for two years, I was then asked to open and grow a new salon.
During this time I completed City & Guilds L3 diploma in Dog Grooming. After a further two years the passion and drive inside me to open my own business grew stronger and I finally took the best risk of my life. I started small, working from home and with the help of Invest N.I I opened my own salon in Cookstown. The success of the salon continues to grow. Proudly two years ago I teamed up with iPet Network and I have now opened a grooming school in the heart of Mid-Ulster alongside our very busy dog grooming business.
We offer a host of formal qualifications in the dog grooming and pet industry. Our most popular course is L3 Diploma in Dog Grooming which is delivered through iPet Network and regulated through OFQUAL. Having years of knowledge and skills behind me I passionately enjoy teaching some very talented students achieve their goals. As for me I believe you never stop learning, I continue to attend seminars to gain knowledge from the best in the industry alongside competing in competitions and also being part of a team who run N.I Grooming Challenge and N.I Grooming Championship.
Favourite Shampoo:
Double K Grimeinator
Favourite Table:
Groom Professional Everest
