Came across a show on Animal Planet tonight that I have now set on my TiVo, My Cat From Hell.  Jackson Galaxy is the cat world's Victoria Stilwell (from It's Me or the Dog for those of you who don't know, check it out).  He is a cat behaviorist who deals with kitty conundrums and helps families live more in harmony with their feline friends.  I highly recommend watching it if you have cats, are considering getting a cat, or just want to learn more about how to handle cats.  It's obvious from ...
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I arrived with my 4 dog entourage Friday morning and got right to work.  Jackson and Jake were bathed and then once we were all settled into the hotel room, Jackson and I headed back out to the competition ring. 


Jackson is an absolute angel on the table, and how can one resist his face?!?

Although we did not place, we learned how to tweak our groom for the next time.  Here is a picture of Jackson all finished. 


Friday night they had a wonderful new class, Pomadorable.  Several groomers enter...
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I competed on Friday with Jackson, a Golden Retriever. 
We did not place, but considering it was my first time grooming a Golden for competition, I was quite pleased.  The judges commented that it was a beautiful job.  I look forward to many more successful competitions with this handsome man. 

On Saturday morning, Rusty, an adorable mixed breed, and I took the ring.  Again, we did not place, but were awarded the Taxi Memorial Award.  This award is given to the groomer who has captured the be...
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