I’m incredibly proud to share that I achieved 1st place in the Salon Freestyle Champion class at Crufts.
This achievement means so much—not just as a personal milestone, but as a reflection of the passion, precision, and care that goes into every groom. Competitions like Crufts push you to your limits, and to come out on top among such talented groomers is truly an honour.
Teddy was an absolute star throughout, and I’m so grateful to his owners for trusting me with him. The bond, patience, and teamwork we’ve built played a huge part in making this possible.
While this win is a special moment, my focus remains the same: delivering the highest standard of grooming for every dog that comes through my doors. Whether it’s a competition groom or a regular appointment, every dog receives the same dedication and attention to detail.
If you’re looking for a groomer with award-winning experience and a genuine passion for dogs, I’d love to welcome you.
Because every dog deserves to look and feel their best.
We are incredibly proud to share some exciting news from the past week — we have been honoured at the Animal Star Awards, taking home Tutor of the Year in Dog Grooming and New Business of the Year.
This recognition marks a truly special milestone in a journey that began over 15 years ago. From building a successful grooming salon alongside an amazing team, to continually asking “what more can we do to give back to the industry?” — the answer became clear: education.
Our passion lies not only in grooming, but in helping other dog groomers grow — building their confidence, refining their skills, and supporting them in becoming the very best they can be. Watching others progress and succeed has become one of the most rewarding parts of our work.
What started as a simple conversation between friends in a Greggs — “shall we open a business together?” — turned into a leap of faith that has grown into something truly special. These awards are a reflection of that journey, the hard work behind it, and the incredible support we’ve received along the way.
We are deeply grateful to everyone who has supported us — our team, our students, our clients, and our wider community. This achievement belongs to all of you as much as it does to us.
This moment feels like a dream realised — and we’re only just getting started.
We are incredibly proud to share a special milestone for our team following a recent industry awards evening.
Our founder was honoured to be nominated for both Elite Freestyle Stylist and Rising Stylist of the Year — a reflection of continued dedication to creativity and excellence within the grooming industry. On the night, we were deeply honoured to receive the TDDC Award (Talent, Determination, Devotion & Courage), a recognition that holds truly special meaning and represents the values at the heart of everything we do.
This achievement is not just an individual success, but a celebration of the entire team. Having our team present made the moment even more meaningful, and seeing team members Ellie-Mai and Sydney also recognised through nominations was a proud and inspiring highlight. Supporting their growth, confidence, and success is one of our greatest accomplishments.
Our journey has always been driven by passion — not only for dog grooming, but for inspiring others within the industry. We believe that with dedication, courage, and heart, it is possible to achieve goals that once felt out of reach.
This recognition reinforces our commitment to continuous growth, raising industry standards, and supporting the next generation of groomers.
We are incredibly proud to share that our founder has been awarded Freestyle Stylist of the Year 2025 at the International Grooming Conference – Liz Paul Awards.
To be recognised among such a high standard of talented groomers within the industry was an honour in itself — and to take home the award is a truly humbling achievement.
This past year has been a significant and transformative one, balancing the demands of growing a business alongside family life as a mum of two. It has not always been easy, but with the support of family, team, and the wider grooming community, it has been possible to continue pursuing a deep passion for the industry.
A huge part of this journey is the team. Watching our groomers develop their skills, confidence, and love for competition has been one of the most rewarding aspects of what we do. Supporting and mentoring the next generation of stylists remains at the heart of our mission.
This award represents more than professional success — it reflects resilience, dedication, and the belief that it is possible to achieve your goals, even while balancing the challenges of everyday life.
We are incredibly grateful to everyone who has supported, encouraged, and believed in this journey. This recognition strengthens our commitment to inspiring others within the industry to keep growing, keep learning, and continue striving for excellence.
What a night and what an honor! 🥹🏆
I’m beyond grateful to have been awarded New Talent 2024 at Groomphoria — such an amazing surprise! This recognition means the world to me, and it’s a reflection of all the hard work, passion, and dedication I put into my career. Every step I take is for my boy and his future 💙
A huge thank you to Cherly & Costin for the encouragement, recognition, and for hosting such a stunning competition and Gala 💜
Thank you to my beautiful Mumma & Sister for believing in me and travelling down to be there with me 🫶🏼
And of course my husband Bradley for his support and help from the very very beginning and for letting Patsy into our lives so I could jump into my true passion for poodles 🐩💙
And to my amazing FDM girls, what a ride! So proud to have 3 of us nominated. We all work so hard, learning everyday and bettering every groom and ourselves! Everyone deserves to shine for that ✨
Well what can I saw what a day!! Only went and won BEST IN SHOW with Jax! I am working so hard to become better with cockers and understand them!
This was the first time ever to groom him and I didn’t think I would go and bloody win BIS I just wanted to get some feedback and see how he gets on with me 🫣😂
so I was a bit shocked and cried!
Also last minute as usual with me I entered with Ronnie in pure breed! And we came 2nd which was amazing he’s a legend 💪🏻🙏🏻
Thank you to my judges and all the feedback!
Also a massive well done to my fairies!
You all done so well today and produced some beautiful grooms and the care you have for the dogs 🥹 could not be a prouder boss and friend 🫶🏻
And to top it off with some placements you are all amazing 👏🏻
Thank you to my bestie Hannah for always supporting me and helping me and lending me jax and trusting me with him!
Also thank you ky and Emma for putting on such a great show 💜
Ended the weekend on a high 🧚♂️
Some absoluely amazing news Kara is now an International Certified Master Groomer! 🧚♂️🫶🏻
This qualification has taken Kara years to complete and a lot of studying and exams and she’s finally completed it and over the moon!
This is a qualification it recognised it lots of other countries and one of the hardest qualifications to complete.
Knowledge is key an industry where you don’t stop learning! 📚
She loves Spreading the word for groomers to keep learning, have qualifications or go to seminars to be more educated in the ever growing industry 🐾
✨ Absolutely in shock – I’ve only gone and won Up and Coming Groomer of the Year at the Liz Paul Achievement Awards 2024! 🏆
I’ve worked so hard to be the best I can be in this industry, learning and mastering different breeds along the way. Grooming is my passion, and I truly love what I do. It’s also a joy to share that knowledge and help other groomers in their journey.
A huge thank you to my amazing team – you lift my spirits so much, and I couldn’t have done this without your support! I hope to see you all up there one day too. ❤️
Thank you for all the well-wishes and lovely comments – they mean the world to me!
🐾 We’re absolutely over the moon! 💜🤩 We were nominated and voted as the WINNERS of the ⭐️ Animal Star Awards 2024 ⭐️
in recognition of our dog grooming services!
We’re all about giving your pups the best experience – from luxurious shampoos to perfect trims, tasty treats, and high-quality accessories. 🐶✨
As a small, passionate team, this win is a huge honour and a true reflection of our hard work and dedication. Thank you for trusting us with your fur babies! 🫶🏼💜
Huge shoutout to the FDM Team – this one’s for you! 🏆🥳
Well done to all the other finalists so amazing animal businesses in the country 🫶🏻
Still in absolute shock to win the congeniality liz Paul achievement award 🫶🏻
If anyone couldn’t hear me on the stage because of course I was crying I said I can’t thank my team enough the salon I’m truly so lucky to work alongside you! Also everyone I’ve met along the way in my grooming career and made lifetime friends that help me through and give me so much advice and support 🖤
And also to my little boy Arthur, I do everything, for him and hope I make him so proud.
Congratulations to all the winners last night you are all amazing and the talent is unreal. ✂️
I’ve always been to the conferences and watched the awards and never in my life thought I would be up on that stage receiving a award.
A dream come true 😭
“Success is not about luck; it’s about hard work, persistence, and the relentless pursuit of your goals.” 🫶🏻
In 2021, our founder Kara was honored with the SME National Business Person of the Year in Wembly. A proud moment that recognised not only hard work and dedication but also a deep passion for delivering exceptional care to every dog that walks through our doors. This achievement reflects our commitment to quality, trust, and the special bond we share with our clients and their pets.
