I'm back from an exciting weekend at Intergroom in NJ. This particular show happens to be one of my favorite competitions and trade shows. While I did not place with any of my entries this go round, I was able to gain some very good experience and learn some new tricks for next time. The highlight of the weekend had to be the arrival of my new Kerry Blue Terrier puppy. She is 10 weeks old, and quite the firecracker! Her name has not been decided on as of yet, but we are working on it! T... Continue reading ...
Posted by Erin McLaughlin on Wednesday, November 10, 2010,
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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... Continue reading ...
Posted by Erin McLaughlin on Thursday, August 19, 2010,
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Hello Little Shop pets and parents! We are having a photo contest to showcase some of our wonderful clients! Bring us your pictures, either in shop or via email by Saturday, September 18. Everyone who enters is eligible for our grand prize drawing at our open house on Sunday, September 26. You do not have to be present to win the drawing, however if you are in attendance and win the grand prize, there will be a bonus prize. The grand prize is a free grooming, second place is a free spa pac... Continue reading ...
I am back from another great weekend at a grooming competition. Every time I go I am so encouraged and renewed to come back to work and make every pet look and feel their very best. Seeing old friends, winning awards, buying new tools and learning new tricks really does something to the groomer's soul. Well, I was quite successful in this competition. It began Friday morning when I entered the ring with Jake, the Irish Terrier.  He was his usual feisty self, so much so that the judges com... Continue reading ...
I was asked several months ago to groom a Portuguese Water Dog, Ch. Ebb Tide's Upcountry Titan, aka Sage, for this most prestigious show. Of course I agreed, and so began our journey to "the Garden" (Madison Square Garden that is!). Monday, February 15th, we prepared Sage for our trip down to the city.  Sage snoozing in my lap on the drive down.  The hotel was filled with gorgeous dogs, and we were made to feel like celebrities. Tuesday morning we awoke early excited for our big day. We he... Continue reading ...
Posted by Erin McLaughlin on Wednesday, November 18, 2009,
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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... Continue reading ...
Posted by Erin McLaughlin on Wednesday, September 23, 2009,
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What a whirlwind of a weekend! I (Erin) competed with a customer's Kerry Blue Terrier, Connor, Friday afternoon, and a friend's toy Poodle, Sticks on Saturday. This was my first time in the A division, the highest level of competition, so I expected to be paying my dues as a rookie. My goal was for personal improvement in both the classes I entered. While I did not place either day, I was able to get some constructive criticism on my grooms to improve my chances next time. After the comp... Continue reading ...
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