Education and Experience
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Education
October , 2016
Saul Romero -
Schnauzer Masterclass
Studied with Saul Romero who is recognized as a master groomer worldwide.
Learned commercial grooming for Schnauzers
August , 2017
February 2018
Nicole Rudin - Asian and Creative Grooming
Japanese and Korean and creative grooming. Commercial grooming for Shih Tzus and how to groom round faces.
March , 2018
Emilia Diaz, Victor Rosado and Michael Shang
Master Grooming Class
Masterclass. Asian style Fox Terriers and Schnauzers.
May , 2018,
Asian Fest - Asian and Creative Grooming Masterclass
Group and private classes with masters Laily Azhade and Keiko Sasaki. Creative grooming, Chinese styles, and Japanese grooming styles.
August , 2022
Junior Ferraz - Pomeranian Masterclass
Masterclass on scissoring techniques for the commercial grooming of
Pomeranians.
April, 2023
Masterclass on new techniques of creative grooming.
Sathit Suratphiphit - Creative Grooming Masterclass
Aug. to Nov., 2023
Masterclass on Diverse Canine Pelage (Coats) and Optimal Grooming Practices
Theory and Method DAFY
Experience
January 2017-2023
Business Owner, Head Groomer
Owned and operated Pelu de Cleo salon in Managua, Nicaragua. Groomed thousands of dogs and hundreds of cats. Trained and
managed several apprentice groomers.
October, 2018 - May, 2019
Head Groomer
Employed as a full-time groomer for a very popular salon in Kuwait.
January 2021 - July 2023
Taught grooming skills and techniques at Pelu de Cleo.
Grooming Instructor
Contact Us
Address
Paws on Cook Pet Store
200 Cook St, Suite 111
Victoria, BC
Contact
250-986-4941
Opening Hours
Mon - Thurs
8:00 am – 6:00 pm
samanthamcbridegr@
gmail.com