Puppy Love Hand Stripping Course

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.