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My name is Hector and I have been a professional pet groomer since 2017. I discovered my passion for grooming in Panama where I trained and worked at a grooming company called Grooming Panama it was owned by a French/ Venezuelan lady named Francin Moiss and that is where I took my first steps in this beautiful profession. Since then I continued to grow and develop my skills working in Panama and also in Rhode Island at a place called Samy’s Pet Grooming mobile.

I am now part of the Groomobile team offering personalized care to pets right at their at their doorstep. What I love the most about grooming is the opportunity to connect with dogs and cats making them feel clean, comfortable and loved . Grooming is not just about appearance it’s about wellbeing, trust and respect.

Outside of grooming I enjoy surfing, going to the gym , practicing yoga and meditation, spending time by the sea and traveling to new places.

As far as I can remember I have always had dogs. When I turned thirteen my elder sister ( she was a groomer) took me to work with her. She taught me how to groom and I loved it. It became my dream job and my new passion. After quite a few years I then went to work at Dogs Best Friend here in Florida, I was around 18 years old. My boss had a teaching academy attached to her shop . She taught me new skills and I became a teacher myself eventually. I enjoy learning and I catch on very quickly which really helps in this profession as there are many different breeds and many different cuts.

I then went to work with a number of veterinarians which taught me all about the health of animals. I also had an opportunity to work with some show groomers which was very interesting.

I moved to California in 1982 and worked in Ming Tree Kennels for a short time. After that I worked for Barbara Dunning , she was famous back then and I was grateful for her expertise and skills. I then moved back to Florida where I am very happy.

Jen was born in Long Island New York and this is where she found her passion and love for dogs and grooming. Jen started going to dog shows with her aunt at the age of eight and she feels this is where her dream started.

At the age of sixteen Jen started bathing dogs at a vets and this where her talent for grooming was discovered.
When Jen became fully qualified she moved to Florida to be closer to her sister. After a few years of working around the Clearwater area Jen moved to St Pete . Jen has an eight year old daughter called Serafina and two Pomeranian dogs called Whiskey and Rosie. Jen has been with Groomobile for over a year and a half and is part of our awesome salon team.

Jen’s advice to all dog owners is if you can possibly afford to , please put them on a regular schedule of 4-6 weeks. This will truly help the health of your dog and improve the quality of the groom with the least amount of anxiety.

Kim started her working life as a horse groomer in Texas. She was at Sky High Ranch for 5 years . Her duties included working with American Thoroughbred , involving the discipline of Hunters, Jumpers , Dressage and Equitation. Kim adored riding the horses as well as grooming them.

As a child, Kim visited the very famous Perky Poodle Grooming and Boutique in Dallas , she said that she was mesmerized by all of the incredible fancy detailing on the grooms . “ I really believe that this experience left such a deep impression on me as a child , that I naturally fell into dog and cat grooming.”
Kim has been grooming for 20 years. Her career started in Flower Mound Texas. Kim says she used to watch all of the different groomers and loved going to all of the shows, she learnt so much and gathered lots of ideas for herself. After qualifying ,she was snapped up by Glamour Pets in Dallas. Kim now loves grooming in Florida and really enjoys being part of the team at Groomobile. Kim has a unique way of connecting with and understanding all animals. She constantly reassures all customers that the dog or cat will always come first. That their well -being and comport is paramount. We do not ,on any level, want to cause any stress to your furry baby. We want to train them to enjoy their groom and be as calm and stress free as possible

Kim also has a passion for grooming cats. While dogs are often excited to take a bath, cats rarely enjoy the experience. This means that cat groomers must be specially trained in handling and grooming cats to provide a positive calm experience. Kim also enjoyed being a vet health assistant and working at a dog rescue centre.

Kim recommends to all dog owners to let a comb be your best friend.

Jacki was born in Massachusetts and has been grooming for over 28 years. She trained right here in Florida. Jacki has been with Groomobile for 25 years and can tell many stories of how the dog grooming industry has evolved. She has a wonderful bubbly personality and is always ready to give advice to you in helping your furry baby to receive the best groom care possible. Jacki has many clients who have been with her for years and will sing her praises with great enthusiasm. Previous to dog grooming she was a fully trained Vidal Sassoon hair stylist enjoying creating lots of fancy cuts with angles and precision.

Jacki believes the first few grooms with your dog/puppy are exceedingly important. These grooms are mainly about introducing yourself as a groomer, the equipment and the noise of the dryer. She says every dog is an individual and all of the groomers at Groomobile love to get to know your puppy/dog/cat so that they can regard them as their own. Jacki has owned dogs all of her life and now has a cat called April. Her patience and kindness to animals just beams out of her which is what every furry mother would want. In her free time she loves to bake [ which we all benefit from ] , visiting art and craft events and shows , Yoders restaurant in Amish Village in Sarasota and writing poetry.

Faye was born in Pennsylvania and has been grooming for 39 years. Faye has been with Groomobile for a magnificent 37 years. The art of grooming dogs actually started in the Middle Ages , making this profession a career that has been around for a very long time. Faye and Jacki can tell us many stories [ as can all of our groomers ] but Faye and Jacki can go back to when there was NO mobile phones !!! It’s difficult to comprehend that now of course. They used paper maps and oh my goodness ,there was no air-conditioning in the vans, not until 1996. There was no overhead lighting, just clip on lamps and no hot water. It is unbelievable to imagine to work in such deprived conditions, especially in Florida.
These ladies certainly didn’t have it easy , it just goes to show how committed they were to the animals and the industry and how much they truly loved their dogs and cats.

Faye has her own unique and kind way to groom a dog and is always trying to figure out how to overcome a difficulty that may arise. Her experience in this industry along with her love for animals certainly goes a long way.

Faye lives with Turbo her American Bull dog, Tory the pitbull mix , Lyndsey the chihuahua and Kiwi her rescue cat.

Faye loves the beautiful beaches in Sarasota and also enjoys water sports, snorkeling and looking for shells with her daughter. She also loves doing yard work and spending time in her garden.

Faye recommends to her all of her customers to please keep up the home maintenance . It is much kinder to your animal and it prevents those terrible matts from forming which can be painful for them.

I’ve been grooming for 10 years. I began my grooming career in 2012 when I applied for a cashier position at petsmart. I loved animals so i figured why not work there?! Plus my friend referred me there. She said she started out as a cashier and then they paid for her schooling to become a dog trainer, so that was my original plan. They did not have a cashier position available so they offered me a position as a dog bather bathing dogs. I quickly fell in love with the job and then I worked my way through their year long grooming academy and became a certified dog groomer!

I worked for petsmart for 7 years, but then wanted a change from corporate world and a new challenge, so I started doing mobile dog grooming for groomobile in 2019! I actually really prefer mobile vs being in the salon because it’s one on one so it’s a much more relaxed environment and in my opinion better for the dogs too.

I love all of my clients as they each become like family to me, but my favorite breeds to groom are west highland terriers, yorkshire terriers, bedlington terriers, and poodles. I actually really enjoy grooming any breed with a standard breed cut. But big or small I love grooming them all!

I personally am a soon to be married (11/2023) mom of two. An almost 10 year old daughter, and a 16 year old bonus son. We have 1 dog, a cavalier king charles spaniel.

When I’m not working I enjoy spending all of my time with my family and friends. We enjoy camping, cruising, kayaking, sports, anything near or on the water. We try to do as much as possible and make as many memories as we can with our kids. I’m also a volunteer youth cheerleading coach for a pop warner team in Oldsmar. I also really enjoy crafting and art projects.

Trudy works in our office at the Groomobile Salon in St Pete . She provides excellent customer service and care and I really mean excellent! Trudy has an amazing way of understanding you as a customer, all of your needs and how to direct you to the very best service. She is articulate to detail and is a great listener. So please , when you pick up the phone ask for Trudy and she will make the best happen for your dog or cat.

Trudy also has a great relationship with all of our groomers, her very happy, friendly personality along with her extreme efficiency gets everyone where they need to be. She manages a high volume of calls and manages multiple priorities and is ready to answer the phone from 8.00am in the morning. Trudy says we are a team here at Groomobile and we like to help each other and work together.

Trudy was born and raised in New Jersey and has been with Groomobile for 5 years , she absolutely adores animals and has a wonderful welcoming and calming influence on all of our customers and our dogs and really makes sure they have the best experience possible. Before Groomobile Trudy worked with HSN in Human Resources for 28 years.

She lives with Luna and Eclipse her two shih tzu/poodles and Olive her cat. She loves to spend time with her family, friends and her beloved animals.

Laurence is from France and has been a groomer for over 25 years. She trained to groom in Paris and worked there for 10 years. She then moved here to Florida and has been with Groomobile for over 15 years. Laurence has a real love for animals and enjoys living in the countryside. She has a wonderful way with the animals she grooms and manages to get the job done even if it appears tricky. Understanding the animals behavior and keeping them calm and safe is key she says.

Laurence has a horse called Sarah and loves to show jump in her spare time. She also has a black cat called Chanel and helps her daughter Alexia look after Kayza, a Pitball mix, Laka an Australian Shepherd and Hodin a Hunting dog.

Lawrence’s recommendation to all dog owners is to please keep brushing your pet at home. Please just keep brushing as this is kinder to your animal long term.