Local Wheaton Groomer Takes Home Multiple Awards at Longest Running National Grooming Show

WHEATON, Ill. - Sept. 12, 2015 - PRLog -- August 9, 2015 - Spotted Paw Salon was proud to announce the results from this most recent All-American Grooming show for their head stylist Cristyn Zloza.  Cristyn competed in multiple categories from Salon Freestyle, Toy / Miniature Poodle, Standard Poodle, and All Other Purebreds.  It was in the last two where Cristyn out did the field of competitors and finished in the top 3.  The first was on Saturday with a Standard Poodle named Channel, one of the highly competitive events of the weekend,  were Cristyn scored a 3rd place finish, this being her first time placing in the Standard Poodle category at All American.  Not finished yet on Sunday Cristyn followed up with a 3rd place finish in the All Other Purebreds, another highly sought after competition, with the rather dynamic Bichon Frise named Cash.  This was the second time consecutively Cristyn has placed in the Top 3 in this category at All-American.

"The All-American Grooming Show holds a special place for me"  Cristyn stated, "This is where I first started competitive grooming .  For that reason it is important for me to share it with my family and friends so they experience my passion and dedication for grooming."  All-American Grooming Show is home to exciting grooming competitions with generous cash awards! The World Cup Grooming Games are held, along with the following breed class competitions: Toy / Miniature Poodle, Salon Freestyle, Standard Poodle, Sporting, Wired Coated Breed, All Other Purebreds, and Creative.  All-American is one of the mainstays on the competitive circuit, drawing in the "Who's Who" of groomers from all over the world vying for points to place on Groom Team USA.

“Knowledge, is why I compete.  Not to just learn the breed standards, but the specific needs of those breeds.  With a vast amount of small changes that can happen due to the dogs weight or hair style, to name a few, learning the tricks to adapt the groom is crucial" Cristyn said when asked what drives her to compete going further to add "To elevate all of our grooming abilities, not just mine but those I have been fortunate enough to work and mentor with.   For us to consistently groom at the highest quality level, while exceeding the desires of the client no matter if the dog is in the ring or the salon, is what we strive to accomplish.”  She will continue to strive to learn more in her competitions in her pursuit of achieving points to help her fulfill her dream of competing on Groom Team USA.

About Spotted Paw

Spotted Paw provides Dog and Cat Grooming, Doggie Day Care and a boutique area that is focused on your pets care and health by offering pet food, treats, toys, clothes and accessories. Spotted Paw goes, above and beyond, the typical groom shop while making sure that the quality of the hair style is to your satisfaction.  Using all natural pet shampoos, moisturizers and conditioners that are specially formulate to meet your pets’ needs. At Spotted Paw (http://www.spottedpawsalon.com/) they take pride in knowing that you enjoy the beauty as much as your beloved pet does.