Four leading professional pet groomers will be giving live demonstrations at the PATS Sandown show in March.
On both days of the show, taking place at Sandown Park racecourse on March 26-27, expert groomers will be giving free-to-attend demonstrations of specialist grooming techniques as well as advice on how to grow your grooming business.
The demonstrations will highlight the knowledge and expertise required to complete traditional grooming techniques successfully as well as showing off a few modern and creative ideas. There will also be information on tools and products for the everyday groomer, plus tips and tricks to increase salon revenue. The grooming activity at PATS Sandown is being produced in association with the Peanut & Pickle brand.
The groomers at the show include Kara Boyd, who runs Fairy DogMother in Cambridgeshire and appeared in the BBC One series Pooch Perfect.
She said: “I’m honoured to be making an appearance and taking part in this year’s PATS pet trade show. I can’t wait to be able to share the knowledge I have gained over the years, and exchange tips and advice with other groomers. It is such a valuable occasion, being able to learn more about our pet industry, and meet new people. See you there.”
Kara will be joined by Laura Cook, an internationally certified master groomer with over 20 years of experience with all breeds who regularly competes at international level. Laura will be demonstrating a traditional cocker spaniel groom and will be able to answer all gun dog questions.
On the Sunday of the show, award-winning Asian Fusion stylist Emma Darlington will be demonstrating how to prep and groom in an Asian Inspired pet trim, with a further demonstration from Rachel Downes of Greater Manchester-based dog grooming business Oh My Dog. Rachel was named International Up and Coming Groomer of the Year in 2022.
Emma and Rachel will be appearing on Sunday March 26 from 10:30am-2:30pm, while Kara and Laura will be appearing on Monday March 27 from 10:30am-2:30pm.
The groomers will also be on the Peanut & Pickle stand (T1 in Esher Hall) throughout the show to answer questions and give additional demonstrations.
For free entry, and a full list of exhibitors, register at www.patshow.co.uk.
