07/18/2026
There is something I've never really talked about, and I figured it was time.
Believe it or not, one of the hardest parts of my job isn't grooming dogs... it's posting the pictures afterward.
I struggle quite a bit with OCD and perfectionism. While those traits can be a real challenge in everyday life (and even in the salon), they become a huge advantage when I step into the competition ring. The attention to detail that judges expect is exactly how my brain naturally works.
The downside? When I look at a finished groom, I don't immediately see the beautiful dog everyone else sees. I notice the one hair that could have laid better, the tiny line I wish was softer, or the area that I know could have been just a little more perfect. It's easy for me to overthink every little detail until I convince myself not to post the photo at all.
Over the last year, I've been working on changing that mindset.
What you see on this page is real grooming. No AI. No filters to blur mistakes. No editing to reshape a dog or "fix" a haircut. (Truthfully... I wouldn't even know how. I can manage a decent crop, and that's about it. 😂)
These photos are simply the work that myself and my team create every single day.
Now, instead of zooming in on every tiny imperfection, I'm learning to step back and appreciate the whole picture. I'm reminding myself that real life doesn't have to be flawless to be beautiful. In fact, those little imperfections are proof that there is a real groomer behind the scissors, a real dog on the table, and years of education, skill, and heart in every groom.
So if you ever notice a hair that's not perfectly in place... just know I probably saw it too. 😅 But instead of letting it consume me, I'm choosing to smile and think, "That's real... and it actually looks pretty great."
Growth doesn't always happen behind the grooming table. Sometimes it happens behind the camera too. ❤️
