ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR
Irina “Pina” Pinkusevich realized her passion as a Pet Stylist while working part-time as a bather after immigrating from The Ukraine in 1989. In the earlier part of her career she worked as a Pet Stylist at some of the most high-end grooming salons in New York. Pina entered the world of Competitive Grooming in 2006 and went on to win countless awards including Best In Show, Best All Around Groomer, the Lynne Carver Award for the most Best All Around Groomer wins (twice), and the Liz Paul Memorial Award for the most Best in Show wins. Other notable wins were the Winner’s Circle Jackpot 2011 and The World Dog Show’s World Champion Award. Pina was also a member of GroomTeam USA from 2008 through 2013 and competed in the World Championships for the United States in 2009, 2011, and 2013 helping the U.S. team bring home a Silver & two Golds.
Along with being a world-renowned groomer, Pina is also a national & international judge, instructor, and speaker. She was awarded the Cardinal Crystal Award for Judge of the Year as well as the Barkleigh Honors Award for Up & Coming Speaker of the Year in 2014. Pina is a National Certified Master Groomer (NCMG) with the National Dog Groomers of America and is also a Certifier for their company. In 2021, she launched her company Niira to bring high quality affordable grooming tools to the industry.
Dedicated to improving the industry, Pina offers dog grooming education through private lessons in and around Ft. Lauderdale, FL and also travels the world to instruct at various in-person conferences and seminars as well as online webinars and is an integral part of Artero’s Jornadas events.
Pina is also associated with Kiyara Poodles, a top breeder of miniature poodles in the United States owned by Michael Lamb & Bill Jividen Jr. She is also associated with Kerryfield Kennels, top breeders of Kerry Blue Terriers owned by Virginia Harding and Krizma Kennels owned by Lois Grier. With these kennels, Irina has bred & co-owned numerous champion Poodles & Kerry Blue Terriers.
Marshello Arnold –
Best tips I’ve ever gotten and it all makes sense now. Especially the “X”. Ty
Mariah Murphy –
As someone who was never shown how to do a proper bevel, this really broke it down. I feel like I could even practice with a smaller bevel using this technique.
Oxana Voronkina –
Wonderful webinar! I’ve known Pina since high school. She’s a great teacher and works great with her. Explains it very well and easily. Thank you very much! ❤️
Karolina Grembecka –
What a great webinar!! I watched the full trim webinar with Jonathan David as well and I still learned new things from his webinar! Pina always does such a great job explaining everything and keeping the lessons entertaining! Loved it!
Lindsay Greene –
Loved this webinar! It made my soul smile! I really enjoyed hearing Pina’s insight/wisdom on her past experiences with the breed. I actually enjoy working with cockers too 🫶🏻
Jarred Mecca –
Absolutely stunning! Great webinar to watch and learn from, Pina. Keep up the good work!
Rebecca England –
Good Webinar, good ideas by bringing in the breed standard. Although many groomers never have Cockers in full coat to practice this on.
Sharon Turner –
Really good webinar with excellent tips and great handling with Pina as always