Christine Speerin ICMG
International Certified Master Groomer
Christine’s life has always revolved around dogs and the many different dog worlds.
Even in photo's as a young child there isn't a photo that doesn’t include a dog by her side.
Having taught herself to groom on her mums kitchen table at the age of 12 Christine was told by her father that there was no future in dog grooming.
With this in mind and her dedication to dogs has led Christine to become one of the most successful International groomers and grooming trainers from Australia.
Christine has been responsible for nurturing many friendships and newcomers to the industry and is a leading figure as a mentor to groomers both locally and globally. Christine has a wide network of her “ grooming family “ and is an owner of multiple successful grooming businesses and companies she operates with husband Les.
A celebrated International grooming judge Christine is always up to date with modern grooming trends and her knowledge is highly regarded and respected worldwide. Highlights of her career are the many tv shows that she has been fortunate to be involved with including judging on Australia's first televised grooming show " Pooch Perfect " on the 7 network and judging high profile grooming contests overseas for over 12 years which includes being invited to judge at the World Teams Championship in Milan in 2017
Some of Christine’s career achievements include :
- Multiple Breed Specific Contest Winner & place getter
- Multiple Creative Contest winner & place getter
- International Certified Master Groomer ( ICMG )
- Certifier for IPG (International Professional Groomers)
- Certifier for IJA (International Judges Assn)
- Certifier for Australian Institute Pet Groomers ( AIPG )
- International Grooming Judge for the International Judges Association (IJA )
- All Breeds Grooming Judge for Barkleigh Productions
- All Breeds judge European Grooming Assn (EGA)
- World Teams Judge European Grooming Assn (EGA) 2017
- All Breeds judge Groomania (Europe)
- All Breeds judge Milangroom
- All Breeds Grooming Judge for International Groomers Union (IGU)
- Consultant & Grooming Ambassador for Kramar
- Consultant & Grooming Ambassador for NESTLE PURINA
- Represented Australia in 2009 World Teams Event in Germany
- Held workshops , seminars and judged grooming contests in many different countries including the USA , NZ , South Korea & Australia & Europe
- Creative Grooming Judge Australia , USA
- Received an invitation in 2011 to be a spokesperson, demonstrator and judge at the first ever “ Creative Summit “ held in Lexington , Kentucky USA.
- Chief Instructor at The Grooming School
- Judge & Consultant on Pooch Perfect hosted by Rebel Wilson
- Grooming work has featured on several television segments including Bondi Vet, Sydney Weekender, Talk to the Animals , Better Homes & Gardens and the morning Sunrise programme.
Christine’s passion for grooming has always been infectious and her enthusiasm and knowledge is inspirational and innovative in many facets of the dog grooming industry, to which she has an endless commitment.
Les Speerin Owner / Manager
Les Speerin Owner / Manager
Les Speerin Owner / Manager
Les was involved in the hospitality and music industries before finding his home in the pet industry for which he now has over 25 years experience. Starting in pet boarding and eager to learn more Les became the NSW representative for the Pet Industry Association for several years in the early 2000's. With a thirst to further his industry knowledge Les started travelling comprehensively to the USA , Europe , China, NZ & Sth Korea with wife Christine learning from the many countries different cultures and experiencing many grooming contests and shows. Since 2008, Les has co-ordinated Australia's biggest grooming show "groomQuest " in Australia and was the consultant for the highly successful Pooch Perfect programme which was hosted by Rebel Wilson on the Channel 7 network and then sold to overseas networks. The Groom Team Australia co - ordinator since 2009, Les has attended 5 x EGA European Grooming Assn World Championships and has helped many groomers over 20 + years commence their own successful grooming businesses. With a wealth of industry knowledge Les is always approachable to answer any grooming related questions and has his pulse on all the latest grooming equipment both overseas and in Australia
Leanne
Les Speerin Owner / Manager
Les Speerin Owner / Manager
Leanne has been one of the instructors at The Grooming School for over 5 years. Her many attributes are her passion for dogs and ability to work with and clearly explain any problematic areas with students. She has a definite love of Cocker Spaniels including her own Cocker "Sherlock" which she keeps in peak condition and is always there to assist students in any way she can.
