Show Puppy Cut Dog Grooming Course

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LENGTH: 1 HOUR 30 MINUTES

Learn the art of grooming a Poodle in the coveted Show Puppy Cut style with renowned grooming instructor Irina “Pina” Pinkusevich and her student Grazia “Grace” Adriani in the online course “Peek Into Pina’s Privates: Show Puppy Cut”. This unique course offers an in-depth, step-by-step look into a private lesson where Grace learns to groom a Poodle in the Puppy Cut style for the first time. With Pina’s expert guidance and Grace’s eager learning, you’ll get an intimate glimpse into the process of achieving the perfect show Poodle look.

Pina covers all the essentials, starting with the details and misconceptions of the Poodle breed standard and how it relates to the dog. She shows how to set the pattern for the Puppy Cut by blocking and shaping in structure on an overgrown coat, and shares tips and tricks for achieving proper alignment and balance in the groom to match the breed standard. Pina also goes over finishing techniques that will elevate your groom to the next level and bring out the best in a Poodle’s coat, leaving them looking stunning and show-ready. Watch this engaging, educational, and inspiring course to witness firsthand the challenges and triumphs of a student as she gains confidence and skill in grooming a Poodle in the Show Puppy Cut style.

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ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR

IRINA “PINA” PINKUSEVICH NCMG

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.

1 review for Show Puppy Cut Dog Grooming Course

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    Marci Montgomery

    Best lesson ever!

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