
06/30/2025
Poodles & Pals adventured to Cincinnati this weekend for Part 2 of continued education with Nathan & Kathlena Austin at Pooch & Purr. Hand stripping Terriers & a Dash of Poodle We’re exhausted, a little sore, but so incredibly fulfilled! We truly can’t thank Nathan & Kathlena enough—they’re such a breath of fresh air. The way they teach is incredible, not just to watch but to experience. Their hands-on guidance helped so many things click, and we can’t wait to keep improving.
It’s incredibly humbling in the best way to learn from such skilled, passionate professionals. We definitely have lots of things to work on (stacking practice is on the list, lol!), but that’s the fun of growing.
This weekend was all about focusing on what we love to do. Grooming brings us so much joy, and opportunities like this absolutely fill our cups (with just a dash of anxiety—but we’re working through it!).
We also met so many talented and kind individuals—it was exactly what our team needed. Thank you, Nathan & Kathlena, for sharing your time, knowledge, and genuine passion. And thank you to Stephanie for being such a gracious host, welcoming everyone into her beautiful salon, and sharing her knowledge with us as well.