Amanda McCracken
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Professional caring sevice for your pet
- Fur Friendly Professional Grooming
- 1 March 2018
- 10
- Howdales Louth
- www.furfriendly.co.uk
About me
When my Cairn terrier Dougal arrived from our local rescue centre I decided I would like to learn how to hand strip him properly, so I enrolled on a dog grooming certificate course at The Grimsby Institute. That was in 2008 and I am still there having completed my C&G Level 2 and Level 3 Diploma at the college and then becoming a part time technician in the grooming department before passing my PTLLS qualification and becoming a part time grooming tutor.
In 2010 I took over a small grooming salon in Manby near where I live which went from strength to strength until in April 2014 we moved to our current location at Howdales.
I have competed in several competitions with Airedales, a Yorkiepoo and a poodle, attended many seminars and workshops all to help improve my knowledge and understanding of dogs and grooming and I have also completed my ICMG (International Certified Master Groomer) qualification.
I have 6 dogs and have started to show my young Scottie who has qualified for Crufts this year. I go to training classes with them and attempt agility with my rescue poodle, she is much better at it than me!
My grooming philosophy is simple, your dog’s welfare is my priority, I treat all dogs as if they were my own and aim for them to have an enjoyable stress-free time. I use only natural products on your pets and constantly strive to provide the best service I can. I work alongside Emma Taylor who is also a member of the Groomers Spotlight.
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Achievements
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August 2018Completed The International Certified Master Groomer qualification (icmg)
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August 2018Hosted a pet first aid course run by Animal Aiders at Fur Friendly
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2018Attended the second Tutor day with Julie Harris and Melanie Winter - Holmes
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2018Attended a Dog Law Seminar with Trevor Cooper
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2017 + 2018Competitor at The Grooming Show
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2017Attended Groomania and the World Grooming Championships in Belguim
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2017Organised a Handstripping demonstration at The Grimsby Institute with Jitka Krisova
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2017Attended the Scottish Terrier Breeder and Exhibitor Championship show and 3 day Scottie conference in Warwickshire
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2017Attended a show grooming and handling seminar with Eric Salas
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2017Attended a grooming tutor seminar with Julie Harris
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2017Participated in a grooming workshop with Emma Taylor
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2016Organised an Asian Fusion demo and seminar with Pammie Carmichael-hogg
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2016Attended a handstripping seminar at Recape with Jitka Krisova
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2016Organised a grooming demonstration with Zoe Duffy at the Grimsby Institute
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2016Attended a poodle grooming and Asian Fusion demonstration at Derby College with Nina Milne
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2016Participated in 2 grooming workshops with Joanne Angus
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2016Attended the 2 day Festival of Grooming seminars and demonstrations presented by Groomers online at Newbury Racecourse
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2016Organised a Poodle grooming demonstration with Denise Westbrook at the Grimsby Institute
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2015Passed ICMG grooming practical exam mixed breed with 96%
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2015Became an ICMG Certified Salon Professional
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2014Attended a Hand stripping demo and workshop with Mike Wildman
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2013Attended Groom Pro Expo
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2013Level 3 award in Preparing to Teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector
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2012 + 2013Competitor at Premier Groom
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2012 + 2013Competitor at The British Dog Grooming Championships
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2012Passed Level 3 Diploma exam Springer Spaniel with Distinction
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2012Passed Level 3 Diploma exam Welsh Terrier with Merit
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2011 + 2012Level 3 Grooming Student of the Year
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2011Passed Level 3 Diploma exam Scottish Terrier with Distinction
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2011Completed First Aid for Pets course at The Grimsby Intitute
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2009Attended the Dezynadog Grooming for a Living seminars and demonstrations
my Shih Tzu always loves going and comes back looking lovely and smelling fresh would recommend to anyone
Thank you we love to have him