23/06/2026
A little surreal seeing this posted. ❤️
I started grooming at 16 years old and have spent the last decade working toward building a career that allows me to help both pets and groomers. I’m incredibly grateful to serve as Secretary of MAPPG and to be surrounded by so many talented professionals who are passionate about our industry.
Thank you to everyone who has supported me along the way. The best is yet to come. 🐾✂️💚
This week we’d like to introduce our Secretary, Sydney Kontur to you!
Sydney Kontur is the owner of Imagine Pet Spa LLC, a salon she founded in 2022, and has been grooming professionally for over a decade after beginning her career at just 16 years old. She is currently working toward obtaining her Certified Master Groomer designation through the International Professional Groomers (IPG) and is passionate about continuing education, professional development, and raising industry standards.
As an aspiring educator and advocate for positive change within the grooming profession, Sydney is dedicated to helping groomers build sustainable, fulfilling careers. Having experienced firsthand the challenges of working in an unhealthy salon environment early in her career, she is particularly passionate about educating and supporting groomers who may be facing similar struggles.
Sydney is a proud ambassador for Evolution Shears and the founder of the Great Lakes Women’s Grooming Retreat, a passion project created to provide groomers with opportunities for education, personal growth, and meaningful connection. She believes our industry deserves spaces where professionals can learn, recharge, and support one another, and hopes to continue expanding retreat opportunities in the years ahead.
When she isn’t grooming, Sydney enjoys mushroom hunting in the spring, exploring new hobbies, competing in grooming competitions, and embracing her belief that you should never stop learning