Animal Haven Grooming

Curriculum Vitae

Sandra L. Potter -Moore

Certified Master Groomer

Sandy Potter-Moore, C.M.G. is the owner and operator of Animal Haven Grooming in Chilliwack British Columbia.

Sandy is an International Award Winning Certified Master Groomer. Styling and grooming dogs since 1978.

Sandy competes regularly in International Grooming competitions, travelling from New York, Chicago and Pasadena to London, England. She also attends seminars at these competitions, maintaining her education and instructional skills at the highest possible level.

Sandy believes in, and promotes continuing education to remain up to date in all the latest innovations in pet grooming and styling. By attending International Seminars and Grooming competitions she is able to remain one the most knowledgeable and professional Pet Stylist in the industry.

In October of 2006 the International Professional Groomer’s Association (IPG) honoured Sandy by assigning her the responsibility of creating and writing the test for, and travelling to Brisbane Australia in order for Pet Groomers in Australia to be tested and judged by her for their very first Certified Master Groomer Accreditation. At their request, Sandy returned to Australia in 2007 for another Australian Certification.

Sandy is also an accomplished Breeder of Toy, Miniature and Standard Poodles as well as Portuguese Water Dogs, with many Champions to her credit.

Over the years, Sandy has donated hundreds of hours to the unfortunate animals of our community, grooming dogs and cats that had been seized by the SPCA for Cruelty, as well as animals brought in to the shelters that just needed a little grooming to help them find a new and loving home.

Of all the Judging assignments and competitions Sandy has been responsible for over the years, one of the most memorable assignments lasted for over Six Years. Judging the Annual, Children’s Junior Pet Show for the Vancouver Regional Branch of the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA).

Education:

1989 International Professional Groomer’s Association (IPG) – Certified Master Groomer Accreditation

1999 – Present, Continual Educational Seminars throughout North America and Europe

Certifications:

International Professional Groomers Association – IPG Certifier

Grooming Judge – IPG, PIAA, WAGS, ODGA, PPPSA

Honours and Distinctions:

1996 – 1999, President, Western Professional Dog Groomers Association
Multiple first place competitions, Best Groomer in Show and Best All around Stylist
1996 – 2004, Member of Groom Team Canada
1998 – Cardinal Crystal Achievement Award, International Groomer of the Year
1998 – Gold Medal Winner, International Poodle Groomer of the Year. Intergroom, New York
1998 – Gold Medal Winner, International Mixed Pure Bred Groomer of the Year. Intergroom New York
1998 Best Canadian Groomer, Intergroom, New York
1999 Best Canadian Groomer, Intergroom, New York
1999 World Champion, Team Canada, Eurogroom, London England
1999 Gold Medal Winner, International Poodle Pairs Competition, Eurogroom, London England
1999 – Gold Medal Winner, International Poodle Groomer of the Year. Intergroom, New York
1999 – Gold Medal Winner, International Mixed Pure Bred Groomer of the Year. Intergroom New York
2000 – Gold Medal Winner, International Mixed Pure Bred Groomer of the Year. Intergroom New York
2002 – Cardinal Crystal Achievement Award, International Groomer of the Year
2005-Present Vice President Western Professional Dog Groomers Association
2006 Progressive Pet Groomers Association of Manitoba, Best All Around Stylist
Lecture, Panels and Presentations:

Lecturer, Grooming Seminars and Competitions throughout North America and Australia,
Rodgers Cable 4, Pet Zone, Expert Panel

Teaching Experience:

1999 – 2006, Head Instructor, Animal Haven Grooming School

Business Experience:

Owner operator Rosemarie’s Poodle Salon 1981-1983

Owner operator Animal Haven Grooming 1983 - present

Expert Court Testimony: Cruelty to Animals Charges

1996 Kamloops BC

2004, Summoned to give testimony, Campbell River, BC

Animal Haven Grooming

#101-7325 Vedder Road

Chilliwack

Tel: (604) 847-3647 (VIP-DOGS)