ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR
Sarah Drouin, owner and head groomer of Plush is a National Certified Master Groomer through The National Dog Groomers Association of America. She is also Pet Tech CPR Certified and is an Award Winning Stylist that competes in grooming contests all around the world. With over 14 years of experience to offer, Sarah travels the world educating other groomers with the high standards and skills she has learned along her journey as a Master Stylist but also is continuously learning and refining her craft to ensure her clients get nothing but the best. Sarah’s background and expertise in dog behavior allows her to connect with clients and build a bond with them. This advances her ability to not only do her job effectively but more important, safely! It is essential to have a connection & provide a safe place for dogs to transform into Plush Puppies. Her high standards for safety, quality, and knowledge will always stand priority and is what sets Plush apart from the rest.
Not only is she an award-winning groomer, Sarah helps each individual dog work through trauma. Before grooming, Sarah had a background in dog training and also has trained under Cesar Milan to further her dog handling and psychology knowledge and skills. She has learned the subtle yet powerful physical and psychological language of canines and how to use it to build balanced relationships. Sarah focuses on addressing and resolving problem behaviors, achieving calm submission, and incorporating that into the salon with grooming. Her goal is to now share with other groomers how to have the same success for dogs in their salon. Understanding where the dog belongs in the pack helps having the knowledge of how to encourage healing. Grooming is essential to the well being of the dog, and through her understanding of dog behavior Sarah is able to incorporate methods to make grooming a positive and pleasant experience. Sarah respects and honors the dog, the end result is the dog’s trust, respect, and love.
Debbi Griffin –
Great tips on leaving texture and the head…adding spray and not fussing too much with it. Great pet trim. Thank you!
Krisan Webb –
Love it!! Going to apply this to my first ever Westie groom!
Juanewolf –
Another awesome course by Sarah
Linda Ruckle –
Sarah is one of my altime favorite instructors. She is very knowledgeable and explains why she does things the way she does. for me, things are done a certain way for a reason and that makes complete sense. She also made a good suggestion, watch it over and over till you get it down. Thank you Sarah, great course!
skye_rickey –
Excellent advice on this breed.
elena_tepes-greurus –
It’s absolutely amazing as always. Tons of helpful tips and little tricks to make the perfect Westie pet trim! Thanks!!!
stockleycd74 –
Thank you very well done, but could you mention the comb sizes peach, blue, yellow does not help a learner, I have 2 sets of combs and the colours do not correspond with each other so this video was good for learning technique but did not help me with the tools I need please could you mention the comb sizes in description below video thank you
Groom Haüs –
We actually have a printable conversion chart for blades/combs in the Business Tools area to download. Was that the only reason for 3 star review or did you have other issues with the course?
caitlyn_howard –
Very well explained. Thank you for taking your time showing your steps. Will also have to give the volume spray a try!
Melany Orjuela –
I love it, really help me understand better the cut, she explain really good
Vionell Pompilus –
I loved this course I learned so much thank you Sarah 🩷
deniz_koparan –
What a great course . I love sarah advices. And it will try out these great tips
crystal_linton –
I always struggle with westies. This will definitely help me improve! Thank you!
cara_mccarthy –
I love all of Sarah’s classes, she’s a great instructor. Really nice and easy trim for a Westie
lisa_thomlinson –
Very thorough!!!
julia.harvey –
I love the way Sarah explains how to groom. She always does everything effortlessly. I’m a huge perfectionist and I love the fact that this breed can have a more rugged look without being considered a lazy groom. I will definitely be watching this again and again.
Lisa Lopizzo –
Thank you so much love WESTES SMILE
Cristiane Lopes –
Great tips! Thank you so much!
Heather McClain –
Excellent advice for keeping rough coats looking rough
breanne_nelson –
Thank you so much for this course! I learned a lot of great tips and that it doesn’t have to be perfect. I’m a new groomer and will definitely be putting this knowledge to use on the 3 Westies I groom.
Roxanne Barnes –
Thank you for your tips on tackling those floppy faces. I feel more comfortable giving it a shot.