We are now proud suppliers of Collarways products!

 Marley was a very happy birthday boy today because he got to pick his favourite toys from our new stock. We all absolutely love these products!!Collarways – Great Products for Great Pets!!

We are now selling eco friendly Lupine collars and leads made from recycled plastic bottles, Pawz disposable dog boots & Zogoflex toys that are totally amazing because they float, they’re dishwasher friendly, and come with a lifetime guarantee.
If your pet’s anything like Marley most toys last a matter of hours. We can see these toys being around for a very long time! The whole team bought some today because they’re absolutely brilliant!!! Pop in to see for yourselves!!

We have Canine First Aid South West coming to us in October to host a First Aid Day. It will be a very informative jam packed day.
If you would like to attend please contact the studio via email – info@nullkdgroomingstudio.co.uk for more details.
**We currently have 8 spaces taken so please get in quick to avoid disappointment. We are thinking about hosting another in January if we get high demand.**

I would like to share the following announcement from PIF in regards to Kelly Davis and congratulate her immensely on her new position.

NEW CHAIR ANNOUNCED FOR BDGA COMMITTEE
The British Dog Groomers’ Association (BDGA) is pleased to announce that Kelly Davis LCGI GMG has been unanimously elected by the BDGA committee as its new chair.
Stuart Simons has been the chair for the last two years and steps down at the end of this tenure to vice-chair due to a recent house move to the south coast and the additional constraints on his time running his own grooming salon. Under Stuart’s chairmanship, BDGA has increased in members, added more benefits and has revitalised and grown the British Dog Grooming Championship to become one of the largest grooming competitions in Europe. More recently, Stuart has been instrumental in bringing a close harmony between the National Association for Professional Creative Groomers (NAPCG) and BDGA which will result in some fantastic creative grooming workshops.
Kelly Davis is the owner of KD Grooming Studio in Wincanton, Somerset, an award-winning salon and PIF Training School. Kelly holds her City & Guilds Level 3 Advanced Certificate and her Higher Diploma in dog grooming; she is a member of the Guild of Master Groomers and holds teaching and assessing qualifications. In addition, she is a qualified cat groomer and examiner for the Higher Diploma. Kelly is a real advocate for grooming education and was the worthy winner of the Pet Industry Federation Grooming Business of the Year 2014, receiving her award from Frank Bruno MBE.
Kelly brings fantastic ideas and enthusiasm to the committee and will work closely with the BDGA team and committee colleagues to continue Stuart’s great work.
Kelly said: ‘I’m really delighted to be leading the British Dog Groomers’ Association at this exciting time. I’m passionate about this industry and professionalising it and a key feature of my tenure will be ensuring that members of the public know about the vital work we undertake as pet groomers to contribute to animal health and welfare. Underpinning this work is education, and I am really keen to promote the importance of training and qualifications as chair and am looking forward to getting involved in the wide-ranging issues that BDGA and the Pet Industry Federation deal with.’
Further details about the British Dog Groomers’ Association, its range of business benefits, courses, seminars and events, can be found at www.petfederation.co.uk, or by speaking to a member of the customer service team on 01234 273933.
Ellen Bradford’s photo.

Hi everyone.
If you may or may not know, we have been nominated for the Liz Paul Grooming School of the Year Award at Mastergroom next weekend and the deadline will be closing soon for votes. If you would like to vote for us please do so at http://totalgroomingmagazine.co.uk/liz-paul-awards/ under the Liz Paul Awards- Training School of the Year section.

Many Thanks, Kelly and the girls.