Most of Our Authors are Professional Groomers

Company founder Madeline Ogle and her son Stephen are authors of grooming management books and CD-ROM's. They also have a passion to support other pet industry authors. As a result you can read the GroomWise Blogs, PetGroomer.com and eGroomer Journal.

Get to Know Our Authors with Profiles Below

Every time a new author writes for eGroomer Journal we will add their name and profile below. We look forward to compiling a dynamic list of pet industry authors here.

Alphabetical order by last name.

Barbara Bird, CMG

Barbara Bird, aka BBird, has been grooming since 1971 and opened Transformation Pet Center in Tucson, Arizona in 1977. In the salon, BBird specializes in Bichons and scissored trims, hand stripping of Terriers, and cat grooming. She has been writing and speaking to groomers for over a decade, and received the Cardinal Crystal Achievement Award as Grooming Journalist of the Year for 2006 and 2007. A regular contributor to Pet Age magazine, Barbara also writes for The Bichon Frise Reporter. She has authored and self-published three books, including Beyond Suds and Scent - Understanding Pet Shampoos and Conditioners. She has also developed a line of aromatherapy products, The Scented Groomer. She teaches webinars online.
eGroomer Articles:
A Study of the pH of Pet & Human Shampoos, July - September 2011 Issue
Styling Aids for Grooming the Canine Coat, October - December 2011 Issue
Web Site: www.bbird.biz Bbird’s GroomBlog http://groomblog.blogspot.com
www.groomclassroom.net
Blog: Bbird Talk http://groomwise.typepad.com/bbird/

 

Daryl Conner, CFMG, Master Pet Stylist Meritus

Daryl Conner is a certified Petcare Dermatech Specialist, Master Pet Stylist, Meritus and Certified Master Cat Groomer. A contributing editor to Pet Age Magazine, Daryl's musings have also been found in Dog World, Groomer to Groomer, and on many Internet sites. She is the recipient of the coveted 2005 Cardinal Crystal Award for Journalism and the '06 and '07 awards for Congeniality, Daryl is proud to be the U.S. Ambassador for the German Red Clipper. Known for her fun and informative educational classes at grooming shows across the country, Daryl's grounded, friendly style makes her an approachable and popular teacher. With over 25 years grooming experience, Daryl's abiding love of animals and passion for our trade radiates out to everyone she touches through her work.
eGroomer Articles:
Grooming Goddesses, October - December 2011 Issue
Giving Back, January - March 2012 Issue
Web Site: www.darylconner.com
Blog: Hairs of the Dogs http://groomwise.typepad.com/hairs_of_the_dogs/

 

Danelle German, CFMG, CFCG

Danelle German owned and operated CFA’s Bara Cattery from 1999-2005. During that time she produced and showed many National and Regional Award Winning Persians including CFA’s 3rd Best Cat in Premiership in 2005. She retired from showing to focus solely on her feline-exclusive spa and resort, The Catty Shack, Ltd. Although the salon has only been open since mid-December 2003, it boasts an ever- growing clientele of over 2000. Danelle is a member of Foothills Felines Cat Club, serving as President and Show Manager for a number of years. She has authored several articles for publications such as “Groomer to Groomer” and “Pet Spa and Boutique” as well as the world’s largest cat grooming book, The Ultimate Cat Groomer Encyclopedia. Recognized internationally as an expert on all aspects related to feline grooming, she has been interviewed for various publications and programs such as Kittens USA and Discovery Channel and has appeared on Animal Planet’s “Cats 101.”
eGroomer Articles:
Cat Grooming Basics / Interview, July - September 2011 Issue
Web Site: www.nationalcatgroomers.com
Blog: National Cat Groomers http://groomwise.typepad.com/ncgia_national_cat_groome/

 

Jodi Murphy, Master Pet Stylist

Jodi has been a four time member of Groom Team USA and ranked within the top four competitors in the country for the past four years. I am a multiple Best In Show and Best All Around competitor. An International medalist winning a gold and bronze medal in Barcelona, Spain in 2004 and a gold medal in Milan, Italy in 2007 competing among 13 countries of world renown groomers. In 2005 and 2006 I was awarded Best American Groomer. I captured the title of World Grand Champion in the Oster Invitational Tournament of Champions. This tournament was by invitation only. Forty-two competitors from around the world were invited, and I was thrilled to take the Championship title. I am also a speaker and contest judge traveling nationally and internationally educating groomers here and abroad. I love to educate groomers throughout the world. I hold private workshops and training sessions to local groomers who want to perfect their skills. Today I publish a growing list of DVD's to share my knowledge and experience with you, as well as Mobile Pet Grooming and a line of distinctive pet grooming apparel.
eGroomer Articles:
Heads and Tails Styling - Part 1, October - December 2011 Issue
Heads and Tails Styling - Part 2, January - March 2012 Issue
Web Site: www.jodimurphy.net

 

Mary Oquendo, CMPTI

My name is Mary Oquendo. CMPTI and I am the owner of Pawsitively Pretty Mobile Grooming Salon in Danbury, CT. I have been certified by PIJAC (Pet Industry Joint Advisory Council) as a Canine Specialist and am a Certified Pet Tech Pet First Aid, CPR and Care Instructor. Along with my associate; Beth Cristiano CCS, PTI, we have taught pet professionals pet first aid locally, at regional grooming schools and nationally at pet industry conventions. Why did I become an instructor in the first place? We all know that accidents can and do happen, especially when you work with animals. A couple of years ago, I nicked the tip of a tail and couldn't remember what to do. I became flustered. It was at that moment that I didn't want anyone else to feel that helplessness. I want you to be prepared and have the confidence and ability to handle any emergency situation.
eGroomer Articles:
DIY Pet First Aid Kit, July - September 2011 Issue
Ears, Pads & Eyes First Aid, January - March 2012 Issue
Web Site: www.pawsitivelypretty.com
Blog: Pet First Aid & Care http://groomwise.typepad.com/_pet_first_aid_care/

 

Diane Baron Taylor

Diane Baron Taylor and her husband Robb live in Logan, Utah with their lab/mix Stinkers, and for more than twenty years, they have owned and operated The Doggy Boutique Pet Salon. At the age of twenty-two, Diane was raising and grooming American Cocker Spaniels. She was unaware at the time that professional dog groomers existed. Diane found the only groomer in town, and asked if she needed help at her shop, and lucky for Diane, she did. After working for three years, Diane opened her own shop. This allowed her to work from home and spend time with her children. Her first shop was in a small room in her mobile home. When they purchased a home, she made the entire basement a grooming salon, and now she employs six groomers. With her health improving, the whole family is working to expand the business, which will soon include a pet hotel and daycare facilities. Her favorite time of the year is January, when the Pet-Pro Cruise sails on another warm and fun adventure!
eGroomer Articles:
Sinus Infection: Pseudomonas Aeruginosa, July - September 2011 Issue
Email: diane@doggyboutique.com
Article Related Link: Dr. Brian Weeks www.sentaclinic.com/bweeks.php

 

Melissa Verplank

Verplank has almost 30 years experience in the pet industry. Her mastery of grooming techniques has won her numerous awards on a national & international level. She has run multiple businesses including a fleet of mobile units, a salon that grew into the Paragon School of Pet Grooming, a luxury, all suite boarding facility called Whiskers Resort & Pet Spa and White Dog Enterprises which created the award winning book, ‘Notes From the Grooming Table’. She was a member of GroomTeam USA, later the Team Coordinator and sat on the Board of Directors. Ms. Verplank is an industry speaker, author, two time Cardinal Crystal Achievement winner and contest grooming judge. Her most current project online is Learn2GroomDogs.com, streaming videos covering instructional grooming and business operations.
eGroomer Articles:
The Essence of a Breed: The Poodle, July - September 2011 Issue
Web Sites: www.learn2groomdogs.com  www.melissaverplank.com  www.paragonpetschool.com
Blog: Melissa Verplank http://groomwise.typepad.com/melissa_verplank/