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Grooming the Pet Bedlington TerrierThis video lesson is typical Judy Hudson. She is all about 'getting' er done'. She shows you all her shortcuts for getting a dog done in the least amount of time . Judy always works with quality, safety, and compassion for the pet in mind. As a bonus, this dog is a bit of a challenge to handle. Judy gives you some great tips on how to deal with a fidgety pet on the table. |
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Grooming the '#7 All Special' or 'Smoothie'Judy shows you how to get a quality trim. The way she holds the clippers and manipulates the skin ensures she gets the smoothest cut. |
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Grooming the Harsh Coated Terrier MixJudy shows you how she does a 'pet handstrip.' She has a lot of shortcuts to make the groom go quickly. |
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Judy Hudson is a breath of fresh air. She is a self-taught groomer with over 20 years of experience in the field. Early on, Judy recognized the importance of finding great mentors like Richard and Susan Cleveland and Chris Pawlosky. Armed with a get-it-done attitude and a solid foundation of basic skills, Judy went on to become one of the top pet stylists in the country. Even after a rich career, Judy has never lost her passion for grooming. As she says, "There is always a mountain to climb -- always something new to learn. I am as excited today as I was 20 years ago about my career."
In this video you will learn:
- How she got started grooming
- Her most memorable accomplishment
- Judy's top 4 tips to get started on the right path in this field
- Why she choose mobile grooming over a salon based business
- Her favorite type of dog to groom
Approximate running times: 18 minutes
Make sure you allow the video to pre-load a few minutes prior to viewing for uninterrupted play.
| Part 1 | Personal Interview with Judy Hudson |
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Judy Hudson, NCMG
Judy Hudson holds an Associate’s Degree in Veterinary Technology and is an International Speaker and Judge. She is a National Certified Master Groomer and certifier for National Dog Groomers Association of America. Her grooming career started on a shoe Read Full Bio
Judy Hudson holds an Associate’s Degree in Veterinary Technology and is an International Speaker and Judge. She is a National Certified Master Groomer and certifier for National Dog Groomers Association of America. Her grooming career started on a shoestring and a prayer. Now she owns and operates Groomingtails Mobile Pet Grooming in Nashville, Tennessee, a very successful mobile business that stays booked a year in advance.
Judy has been awarded Best in Show and Best All-Around Groomer on multiple occasions. She stayed in GroomTeam’s top 10 groomers for 4 years. Traveling with the team to France in 2005, she won a gold medal with her American Cocker Spaniel and helped the team bring home the silver.
In 2004, she was nominated for the prestigious Cardinal Crystal American Groomer of the Year Award. In 2002, she was awarded the coveted Sybil Trophy for having the most harmonious relationship with her dogs.
Now retired from the contest ring, she still enjoys sharing her knowledge and experiences with others, and coaches some of the industries up and coming groomers. Judy just completed training for the Pet Tech Organization to teach CPR and Pet First Aid, the only organization recognized by the American Veterinary Medical Association for this purpose. She is proud to be an ambassador for Jarden Consumer Solutions and Oster Professional Products.
Judy lives in Kingston Springs, Tennessee with her husband, Bubba, and her two children, Cody (22) and Annie Kate (15).
Judy is available for Private Consulting & Coaching. Please contact her for cost and availability. 615.506.9571 codyak@comcast.net
Judy is available for Private Consulting & Coaching. Please contact her for cost and availability. Phone: 615-506-9571 email:codyak@comcast.net.


