I started grooming in December of 2003 and spent over three years working in a salon under an experienced and successful groomer who taught me everything she knew. After acquiring some of my own clients, I decided it was time to start my own business. Cocker Poodle Doo opened in April of 2007.

I am a member of the National Dog Groomers Association of America and American Mobile Groomers Association. I am also a member of Liberty English Cocker Spaniel Fanciers, where I served as secretary from 2008-2011. I continue to update my grooming skills and knowledge of dogs by attending continuing education seminars and trade shows related to the grooming industry such as Hersey Groom Expo and Intergroom. I am working towards becoming a National Certified Master Groomer through National Dog Groomers Association. I passed my certification test in Sporting breeds in April 2009. The certification consisted of a written exam and practical exam, in which I groomed my hand-stripped English Cocker. I still need to pass 3 more phases as well at the Master exam. This may take a few years.

I currently own an English Cocker Spaniel named Kelly and an American Pit Bull Terrier named Wilbur. My favorite breed is a tie between both the English Cocker Pit Bull, but I love all Spaniels and I have an obsession with pink Poodles! I also own two off-track Thoroughbred horses who I enjoy riding and training in various disciplines including natural horsemanship, hunter/jumpers, trail riding, foxhunting, dressage and I recently started some western training such as cowboy mounted shooting and roping!