Symmetry & Balance Dog Grooming Webinar

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LENGTH: 1HR 15MINS

Join Irina “Pina” Pinkusevich in this insightful webinar as she delves into a crucial yet often overlooked aspect of dog grooming – symmetry and balance. Discover the significance of aligning your grooming techniques with the natural structure of the dog, and learn invaluable tips and tricks that will elevate your grooming skills. Pina delves into the intricacies of canine structure on a wavy coated Wheaten Terrier, focusing on properly hand scissoring the key elements such as the profile, rear angulation, and parallels. Uncover the secrets to achieving symmetry throughout the grooming process, ensuring a harmonious and balanced appearance. Additionally, Pina will demonstrate the application of these principles in a round Asian Fusion style face demo on a curly coated Doodle, emphasizing the importance of symmetry in creating a well-balanced facial aesthetic.

 

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ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR

IRINA “PINA” PINKUSEVICH NCMG
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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.

2 reviews for Symmetry & Balance Dog Grooming Webinar

  1. Marci Montgomery avatar

    Marci Montgomery –

    Everyone who scissors (and we all should) needs to watch this course to learn a clear method for achieving symmetry. Pina’s instructions and demonstrations are wonderful. Thank you for this essential class!

  2. Erika Ocasio avatar

    Erika Ocasio –

    Great balance and symmetry without relying on guard combs

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