Lorraine Blower (44)
Spotlight Registered: 6 March 2018
Email: lol_blower@yahoo.co.uk
Booking Line: 07868 567295
- Aldiazik Happy Hounds
- 30+
- Billingham
About me
Hi,
I'm Lorraine and I have over 30 years experience in dog grooming. My grooming career started when I was only 14 years old when I completed a two week, school work experience at a nearby grooming establishment called Sandy's Poodle Parlour.
Shortly after, Sandy offered me a Saturday job which then progressed into a YTS once I had left school in September 1989.
From a very young age, my love for animals, especially dogs, was apparent and has never changed. As a family, we always had dogs. Wherever I went, you could guarantee that my four legged family members would be by my side.
In 2002, due to ill health, Sandy decided to give up her grooming business and gave it to me in good will.
Sandy's loyal customers then became my customers in my converted garage at home.
In 2014, for my own personal achievement, I decided to enrol on a City and Guilds Level 3 Introductory Dog Grooming course for Professional Dog Stylists at East Durham College. This was a big eye opener for me as I was still stuck in my late 80's early 90's grooming bubble!
I completed the course and then went on to complete the level 3 Diploma, achieving the full qualification in November 2017.
Here at Aldiazik (AL-DIE-ZIK) Happy Hounds, I do not just see dogs that need bathing and trimming. I believe in taking more of a holistic approach to each and every individual in order to enhance their well-being and give them the best future care possible.
When dogs arrive to the salon, I observe and take into account their health, diet, exercise, environment and lifestyle as well as the most suitable products and methods to use for their own individual needs.
Every dog is treated and cared for to a very high standard on a one to one basis, in a stress free, calm environment.
I am passionate about my job and enjoy attending grooming seminars, exhibitions and other canine health and well-being courses to keep updated with the grooming/canine industry. I am a strong believer in humanity before vanity and totally pro-education.
I'm Lorraine and I have over 30 years experience in dog grooming. My grooming career started when I was only 14 years old when I completed a two week, school work experience at a nearby grooming establishment called Sandy's Poodle Parlour.
Shortly after, Sandy offered me a Saturday job which then progressed into a YTS once I had left school in September 1989.
From a very young age, my love for animals, especially dogs, was apparent and has never changed. As a family, we always had dogs. Wherever I went, you could guarantee that my four legged family members would be by my side.
In 2002, due to ill health, Sandy decided to give up her grooming business and gave it to me in good will.
Sandy's loyal customers then became my customers in my converted garage at home.
In 2014, for my own personal achievement, I decided to enrol on a City and Guilds Level 3 Introductory Dog Grooming course for Professional Dog Stylists at East Durham College. This was a big eye opener for me as I was still stuck in my late 80's early 90's grooming bubble!
I completed the course and then went on to complete the level 3 Diploma, achieving the full qualification in November 2017.
Here at Aldiazik (AL-DIE-ZIK) Happy Hounds, I do not just see dogs that need bathing and trimming. I believe in taking more of a holistic approach to each and every individual in order to enhance their well-being and give them the best future care possible.
When dogs arrive to the salon, I observe and take into account their health, diet, exercise, environment and lifestyle as well as the most suitable products and methods to use for their own individual needs.
Every dog is treated and cared for to a very high standard on a one to one basis, in a stress free, calm environment.
I am passionate about my job and enjoy attending grooming seminars, exhibitions and other canine health and well-being courses to keep updated with the grooming/canine industry. I am a strong believer in humanity before vanity and totally pro-education.
Reviews
Photos
Achievements
-
2020/11Achieved Level 1 of the DAATA-ICDG (International Certification of Dermatological Grooming) by MS NATHALIE DOARE-ARIEY-JOUGLARD
-
2020/07Completed an Online Canine First Aid Training Course on Paw and Pad Injuries by RACHEL BEAN RVN
-
2020/07Attended a Rear Angulation CPD Webinar by JULIE HARRIS
-
2020/05Completed the Professional Pet Groomers Covid-19 Certification Training and Test
-
2020/05Completed the Animal Love Canine Health & First Aid course by DR. SOPHIE BELL BVMS MRCVS
-
2020/05Participated in a course on Infection Prevention and Control for Novel Coronavirus with THE WORLD HEALTH ORGANISATION
-
2020/05Completed a Barbicide Covid-19 Certification
-
2020/04Completed a Raw Dog Food Nutrition course with DOGS NATURALLY
-
2020/04Attended 'The Groomers Lockdown' with WHIPPET MEDIA
-
2020/02Attended a Raw Feeding Seminar in York by DR. NICK THOMPSON
-
2020/01Attended a 'Talking Dogs Scentwork' Scent 2 Workshop (Sasha) with LINDSEY COLLINS TDS Accredited Trainer
-
2019/10Completed a 4 day 'Canine Dermatology Applied to Grooming' course in Leeds by NATHALIE DOARE-ARIEY-JOUGLARD
-
2019/09Attended a 'Talking Dogs Scentwork' Scent 1 Workshop (Sasha) with LINDSEY COLLINS TDS Accredited Trainer
-
2019/06Completed a 1 day course 'Canine Body Language' with the DOG TRAINING COLLEGE
-
2019/05Attended a 1 day seminar 'Introduction To Asian Freestyle' with LISA HART
-
2019/03Attended a half day seminar 'Dog Law: What every responsible owner needs to know' by TREVOR COOPER
-
2019/03Attended CRUFTS 2019
-
2019/02Attended a 1 day Requal Educational Seminar with FERRUCCIO SOAVE hosted by RED CAPE Ltd
-
2018/11Completed a 1.5hr Canine Nutrition Webinar with NICK THOMPSON
-
2018/11Attended a Emmi-Pet training day with EMMA CARTLICH
-
2018/09Attended a 1 day seminar 'All About Scissors and More About Scissor Technique' with KIRSTY YOUNG ICMG
-
2018/04Attended and Hosted a 1 day seminar 'Complete Canine Wellness' with DR. ISLA FISHBURN
-
2018/04Completed a practical workshop in 'Advanced' Canine First Aid and CPR with RACHEL BEAN RVN
-
2018/03Became a proud member of THE GROOMERS SPOTLIGHT!
-
2018/03Attended CRUFTS 2018
-
2017/11Achieved City & Guilds Level 3 Diploma for Professional Dog Stylists
-
2017/09Attended a 1 day seminar 'Cancer & Your Canine' with SUE ARMSTRONG hosted by DR. ISLA FISHBURN
-
2017/07Attended a half day seminar 'Dog Law: What every responsible owner needs to know' by TREVOR COOPER
-
2017/03Attended CRUFTS 2017
-
2016/11Completed a practical workshop in Canine First Aid and CPR with RACHEL BEAN RVN
-
2016/07Attended a 1 day seminar with MIKE WILDMAN ICMG on the Clipped Cocker Spaniel & the Hand Stripped Cocker Spaniel
-
2016/03Hosted a Canine First Aid and CPR with RACHEL BEAN RVN
-
2016/03Attended CRUFTS 2016
-
2016/01Completed a 4 day course 'Listen To Your Dog To Learn, Live & Love With Your Dog' with DR. ISLA FISHBURN
-
2015/12Completed 10hrs of CPD at the NATURAL DOG CONFERENCE 2015 (online)
-
2015/11Gold (Sasha) The Kennel Club Good Citizen Dog Scheme
-
2015/11Attended a 1 day handstrip demonstration with SHAUN LEACH LCGI
-
2015/10Attended 'British Dog Groomer of the Year'
-
2015/10Attended a 1 day grooming seminar with SHAUN LEACH LCGI
-
2015/08Completed City & Guilds Level 3 Certificate in Introductory Dog Grooming
-
2015/08Attended a 1 day grooming event with the NORTH-EAST GROOMERS NETWORK
-
2015/07Attended a 1 day Masterclass with COLIN TAYLOR
-
2015/05Silver (Sasha) The Kennel Club Good Citizen Dog Scheme
-
2015/05Attended Groom Professional Expo 2015
-
2015/04Attended a 1 day seminar 'Listen To Your Dog To Learn, Live & Love With Your Dog' with DR. ISLA FISHBURN
-
2015/03Completed a practical workshop in Canine First Aid and CPR with RACHEL BEAN RVN
-
2014/12Became a member of the PIF and BRITISH DOG GROOMERS' ASSOCIATION
-
2014/10Bronze (Sasha) The Kennel Club Good Citizen Dog Scheme
-
2002/11Started own Dog Grooming Business
-
2001/02Achieved Grades 1,2 & 3 in Dog Grooming at SANDY'S POODLE PARLOUR, Billingham
-
1999/10Completed a Dog Obedience & Socialisation Course (Kaiser) with ANDY BLOOMFIELD
-
1991/05Completed a 2 year YTS in Dog Grooming at SANDY'S POODLE PARLOUR, Billingham
-
Bekah Stott
- Report
-
Antonia Waring
- Report
-
Olivia Howard
-
Lorraine Blower
- Report
- Report
See all reviews (44)Highly recommended!
Highly recommended!
Best groomer I’ve ever had. My boy always comes home super happy and is always so excited when we pull up to go inside. Thank you so much x
Thank you so much Olivia ❤️
Please login to leave a review.