ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR
Grazia “Grace” Adriani is a Nationally Certified Master Groomer (NDGAA) and certified groomer with the International Professional Groomers (IPG). She graduated from the prestigious Merryfield School of Pet Grooming in 2015, where she also served as an instructor for several years. In addition, she became a Certified Feline Master Groomer (CFMG) through the National Cat Groomers Institute in 2014.
Grace’s career was shaped by apprenticing under renowned grooming experts Irina “Pina” Pinkusevich and Michael Lamb. Her passion for handstripping led her to work with Teraz Kennels, where she honed her craft, particularly with Lakeland Terriers. Captivated by the world of dog shows, Grace has shown and finished several champions, including her own CH Teraz Bringing Sexy Back (Justin) and CH Teraz Gotta Have It (Velociraptor). She currently breeds Kerry Blue Terriers and Lakeland Terriers.
A competitive Open Level groomer, Grace has earned numerous accolades, including Best Groomed Dog, Best All Around Groomer, and multiple Best in Show wins with her Lakeland Terriers Dunkin, Deuce, and Oscar. She was honored as the 2020 Barkleigh Honors Up and Coming Groomer/Competitor of the Year after being nominated in both 2019 and 2020. In 2021, she won the Groom Bowl Amateur Championship at the Atlanta Pet Fair with the Zolitta team and was awarded the Peggy Harris Kindness Award at the Fun In The Sun Grooming Show.
Since 2022, Grace has held the distinction of being ranked #1 in the country for handstripping and was ranked #4 in the National General Ranking. She is a proud member of GroomTeam USA and represented the U.S. as part of their Travel Team at the World Team Grooming Competition in Belgium in 2024, competing in the handstripping specialty.
Grace is also a member of the Artero Professional Grooming Team and has established herself as a sought-after national and international speaker, sharing her expertise at industry events around the world.
Currently, she owns and operates the highly regarded Miami Beach Pet Spa, where she grooms, teaches, and mentors aspiring groomers. When not traveling for competitions or speaking engagements, Grace enjoys spending time with her Standard Poodle Penelope, Kerry Blue Terrier Kona, and Lakeland Terrier Velociraptor.
Alexandra Jobin –
This was super informative. I have personally taken interest in hand stripping and currently all I have on my roster is a Brussels whose coat has been wrecked by shaving. This video gave a lot of great insight on how to get started in the first place.
My only qualm is that I really would have loved to hear more about the prep work that goes into stripping. I’ve heard a lot of mixed feedback on bathing first vs after and what shampoos would be good for prepping a strip. Based on the video, I think my take away is that you would bathe after stripping, but I’m still not sure.
Either way, this video is filled with valuable info and I’m grateful to have had access.
krista_pepper –
New to handstripping and I learned so much from this webinar! Would love to see a tool list to go with this. Thank you for more wonderful learning opportunities!
Alison Marsh –
I really enjoyed this seminar! It was very informative and done well. Thank you, Grazia!
Allie Uncapher –
Really informative. It was my first handstriping webinar and I definitely learned A LOT. Thank you Gracia!
lenaishawolfe –
Informative! About to do some more stripping on my giant schnauzer, nice watch prior to . Thanks grace!
Lindsee Amsden –
I’ve rewatched this webinar 3 times now and keep referring back to it. Grace is an amazing teacher, fantastic at explaining and breaking down little details. It’s so evident that she is incredibly passionate about the work she does and the dogs she cares for. Thank you so much for the whole Groom Haüs team for providing interactive, relevant, and entertaining grooming courses.
Ashley Scheller –
This was my 2nd hand stripping seminar I’ve attended and really enjoyed learning from Grace! She explained everything in clear detail and I learned more by listening and watching her. As always, I can’t wait for the next webinar! I just wish there was better streaming quality for watching live, but it’s great that I can go back and re-watch these when I want.
Mirian Soldineer –
always pleased with your seminars. Very informative and I always walk away with some new knowledge. And I love that I can always go back and rewatch it at any time. Looking forward to the next one. Thank you
Laura Flores –
Handstripping is a very challenging technique and Grace is a Master!