My background is in visual arts, having achieved a Bachelor of Fine Arts, and two post graduate certificates; 3D for Design & Architectural Professionals; Graphic Arts & Prepress Technology.
After some big life changes, I decided to invest in my education once again, enrolling in Pets Beautiful School of Styling - Canada's longest running grooming academy, located in London, Ontario.
After graduating, I worked as a groomer with Natalie at Skandi Paw, in the Town of the Blue Mountains. My time there was invaluable, learning from Natalie who has been in the pet care business for her entire career. After a few years, I decided to take the plunge, and renovate my garage to open my own salon.
As I have a full-time job at Hospice Georgian Triangle I love, this shop is only open every other Saturday. Therefore our shop can only maintain a very small client list. If you have a small to medium sized dog, who you feel can be handled safely by a solo groomer, please reach out.
Kelley Cookson maintains a membership to the Ontario Dog Groomers Association (ODGA). Members in good standing with the ODGA are professionals committed to high standards, pet safety, and ethical care.