Discover the depth of expertise in dog grooming, showing, and industry growth as Cami Lewis shares her journey from tech to top-tier groomer and dog show competitor. Plus, insights on training, certifications, tools, and the importance of mentorship for aspiring groomers and handlers.
Main Topics:
Cami Lewis’ grooming career, certifications, and show journey
Grooming standards, techniques, and tool recommendations
Navigating social media, education, and industry certifications
In this episode:
Cami discusses her 18-year grooming career, certifications like NCMG, and her transition from a salon to mobile grooming
The importance of breed standards, certifications, and showing dogs to enhance grooming skills
How to find dogs for certification, and the benefit of mentorship within the dog show community
Detailed breakdown of grooming styles including English saddle, modified continental, and grooming challenges
Recommendations on grooming tools, including the heated slicker, and how to maintain coats effectively
Tips on building industry credibility through proof, certifications, and choosing quality over subjective opinions
Announcements about the upcoming Elevate Grooming Summit and the new app to track your dog's milestones and health
Resources & Links:
Cami's website: https://showstopper.studio/pages/coaching
Slick Air Grooming Tool: https://www.slick-air.com/
Connect with Cami Lewis:
Instagram
Facebook
