Inspirational Conversations From Judy’s Back Porch #3
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Judy Hudson is a well-respected educator in the pet grooming world. She is one of our most popular Training Partners. Her speaking style is down to earth and easy to understand. Judy’s style is equal parts common sense, motivation, and education – but always inspirational. When she is not in front of an audience or a video camera, she grooms dogs – just like you – catering to a very loyal clientele just outside Nashville, Tennessee.
Many of you follow Judy on Facebook. You know she regularly posts inspirational morning messages from her porch. In this session, Judy addresses how and WHY it’s important to groom to the structure of the dog.
Do all dogs have the same structure? No, but if you focus on improving just a few key areas on the majority of pet dogs coming into your salon, you can make a big difference. Will the owners know what you’ve done? Probably not. For those who know proper structure and groom to it, your dogs will simply LOOK better.
Judy walks you through a few of the basic ways to improve the structure of the most common faults we see every day. She shares some of her favorite resources to learn how to take basic pet grooming to the next level.
(Since this was filmed – Notes from the Grooming Table, Second Edition became available. Look for the burgundy cover. The AKC has also released a newer version. Look for the 22nd Edition of the American Kennel Club Complete Dog Book with a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel on the front cover for the most up-to-date AKC approved breeds with their standards.
In this lesson, you will learn:
- the correct structure for the majority of the dogs we groom.
- why grooming to structure is so important.
- the difference between a groomer and a stylist.
- why you should have an updated AKC Complete Dog Book.
- why she calls Notes from the Grooming Table her recipe book.
Judy Hudson
Judy Hudson has been a life-long animal lover. She holds an associate degree in Veterinary Technology from Morehead State University. While working in a veterinarian clinic offering grooming, she quickly realized, the groomer was making way more money than she was – and having a lot more fun! She opted to start grooming instead of following her degree.
Judy started her grooming career on a shoestring and a prayer in 1990.
When the groomer where she worked walked out – Judy didn’t miss a beat. She stepped in and started grooming. Shortly after that, she discovered a local couple who were business owners and award-winning pet stylists. She began taking lessons from them which lead her to competitions and meeting other award-winning pet stylists.
In 1994 she started her own mobile grooming unit in an 18-foot used motor home. Today, she owns and operates a very polished and successful mobile business in the Nashville TN area, staying booked a year in advance.
She decided that if she was going to be a groomer, she wanted to be one of the best!
Within a few years, she realized learning about bred profile was a game changer while dipping her toe in the AKC conformation show ring. Being a quick learner, she finished her own Miniature Poodle to his Championship in short order. Next, she focused on becoming a certified master groomer. In 1998 Judy earned her National Certified Master Groomer (NCMG) status through the National Dog Groomer Association of America. Currently Judy is a speaker, educator and Certifier for that organization.
Judy is an awarding winning pet stylist. She has multiple Best in Show and Best All-Around Groomer awards to her credit. She was a part of the GroomTeam USA’s Top 10 for 3 years; 2000, 2001, and 2003. In 2004 she earned a slot be on the elite GroomTeam USA’s Travel Team, representing the USA in World Team Competition in France the following year. She proudly earned a Gold Medal with her American Cocker Spaniel, helping the USA capture the Silver Team Medal.
In 2002, she was awarded the coveted Sybil Trophy for having the most harmonious relationship with her dogs. In 2004, she was nominated for the prestigious Cardinal Crystal American Groomer of the Year Award. 2011 was Awarded the Cardinal Crystal Grooming Contest Judge of the Year.
Judy is a sought-after and very popular industry speaker, demonstrator and contest grooming judge. She has traveled all over the United States, Canada, Europe, South America, Australia and China.
Judy has teamed up with one of her long-time mentors and person friend, Christina Pawlosky to form The Grooming Professors, an online and personal training platform. They also host clinics, demonstrations, workshops and personal coaching at grooming shows and privately across the country. Plus, they offer individual training via Zoom by request. Together they have released their own shear line. In 2017 The Grooming Professors were the winners of the Barkleigh Honors Awards for Contribution of the Year and Vlog of the Year in 2017 and 2018.
Judy is a licensed Pet Tech® Instructor. She teaches small classes to pet owners and pet service professionals. She enjoys making a difference in pets’ lives by teaching the necessary emergency care and health information for dogs and cats.
When Judy is not working within the realms her grooming businesses, she is a Level V Skin Care Consultant with Rodan+Fields.
Judy and Chris can be reached at [email protected]
www.groomingprofessors.com
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