Sanity Files

Church, Family and Horses Are This Master Groomer’s Stress Relievers

She’s helped more than 250 dogs earn Westminster Kennel Club and American Kennel Club championship titles.

Published

7 years ago

August 27, 2017

PETS+ Staff PETS+ September 2017 Issue

Suzanne Grande of Grande Style Pet Grooming

Suzanne Grande
Grande Style Pet Grooming, Tampa, FL

SUZANNE GRANDE has helped more than 250 dogs earn Westminster Kennel Club and American Kennel Club championship titles. With such a resume, it’s no surprise that clients drive as much as eight hours to her salon. The national certified master groomer has won more than a few awards herself, in grooming competitions and in the show ring — Amadeus and Vito (shown here) love to compete. Grande says competing helps her relax, “especially if I win!” Other sanity-savers include attending church and riding horses with her daughter, Katelyn, who works at the salon and recently began pet grooming school.

PHOTO BY REN NETHERLAND/ANIMAL PHOTOGRAPHY

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