Meet Brooke, Groomer and Owner of My BFF Grooming:
Brooke is a member of the National Dog Groomers Association of America, the Creative Groomers Association, Pet CPR Certified, and an award winning competitive creative groomer.
"I am a dog groomer by profession, but I am a true lover of all animals at heart. From the time I was a little girl, I felt a special connection to animals. Dogs weren't just dogs, they were part of the family, and a best friend. In my eyes, they still are…
As a child, I’d bring home all kinds of strays and injured animals, from orphaned kittens to flightless pigeons. I could never help myself from pulling over to help a lost stray dog find his way home, or simply swerve around a turtle in the middle of the road. I’ll get out and stop traffic, pick him up and carry him to safety.
So it’s no surprise that I ended up working with animals. It is truly something I was meant to do. After years working my way through college as a Veterinary Assistant or doing other odd jobs, I took a job as a dog bather at a salon in Monroe, Louisiana. I thought it was a temporary gig while I finished school. I apprenticed at that salon, learned to groom under a master groomer and went on to work in a salon for the next 8 years.
When I moved to Austin, TX in 2012, I truly found my niche. I love being on the road with new scenery each day. I especially love the relationships I have developed with my clients over the years. Some of my clients have become almost like family.
Despite thinking this was just a stepping stone while I finished my education, I’m still grooming dogs and I couldn’t be happier. I love going to work every day and look forward to achieving new professional goals. I enjoy continuing my education through many seminars, grooming competitions, dog shows, and workshops I attend throughout the year. I get to make a living doing something that I’m very passionate about. For that, I’m very grateful."
"I am a dog groomer by profession, but I am a true lover of all animals at heart. From the time I was a little girl, I felt a special connection to animals. Dogs weren't just dogs, they were part of the family, and a best friend. In my eyes, they still are…
As a child, I’d bring home all kinds of strays and injured animals, from orphaned kittens to flightless pigeons. I could never help myself from pulling over to help a lost stray dog find his way home, or simply swerve around a turtle in the middle of the road. I’ll get out and stop traffic, pick him up and carry him to safety.
So it’s no surprise that I ended up working with animals. It is truly something I was meant to do. After years working my way through college as a Veterinary Assistant or doing other odd jobs, I took a job as a dog bather at a salon in Monroe, Louisiana. I thought it was a temporary gig while I finished school. I apprenticed at that salon, learned to groom under a master groomer and went on to work in a salon for the next 8 years.
When I moved to Austin, TX in 2012, I truly found my niche. I love being on the road with new scenery each day. I especially love the relationships I have developed with my clients over the years. Some of my clients have become almost like family.
Despite thinking this was just a stepping stone while I finished my education, I’m still grooming dogs and I couldn’t be happier. I love going to work every day and look forward to achieving new professional goals. I enjoy continuing my education through many seminars, grooming competitions, dog shows, and workshops I attend throughout the year. I get to make a living doing something that I’m very passionate about. For that, I’m very grateful."