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igroomhub is Australia's original online resource for Dog Grooming education. Hosting regularly updated information, video tutorials, text and interviews from leading Dog Groomers, igroomhub has been designed as a continuous wheel of education with the ultimate aim of developing and improving Dog Grooming standards.

Meet the Founders

In 2017, the owners of 2 of the longest standing dog grooming schools in Melbourne joined up to create igroomhub. Natalie West and Nicky Renwood are proven dog grooming industry leaders who are committed to moving the dog grooming industry forward through education, and redefining online learning for dog groomers.

NATALIE WEST

Founder, Co-owner

Natalie West has owned and operated Doggy Dooz Dog Grooming Salon for over 24 years, Dog Diversity Grooming School for over 15 years, and was a co-creator and founder of igroomhub in 2017, where she is now the CEO and Director of Dog Grooming Education.

In 1995, after returning from back-packing in Europe and seeing how wonderfully dogs were treated and groomed, Nat decided that Dog Grooming was the career for her. She achieved her certification in Professional Dog Grooming from a prominent industry Master Groomer in Heidelberg, Victoria, and since then has dedicated her career to bettering the industry.

Nat’s love for dogs continues to drive her to provide the industry with skilfully trained, caring and compassionate dog groomers. Nat believes great groomers don't necessarily need to win competitions, that the best judge of a groom is the dog itself. She has led the charge through education to prioritize a dog’s welfare during the grooming process in order to make the grooming salon a happy place for both dogs and groomers.

NICKY RENWOOD

Founder

I am certified Master Groomer and have trained and certified dog groomers all over the world and Australia. I have been awarded many best in shows for grooming in Australia and NZ, as well as taking many placings in America

I truly enjoy creating pathways and helping people excel and succeed in their business or job in the grooming industry.

I’m committed to raising the standard of grooming education, and educating people how to correctly care for all breeds so they can be handled with love and care.

Nicky has now moved on from igroomhub, stepping aside from her role as co-director, and is supporting the industry via private tuition and other (mis)adventures! Thanks for everything, Nicky!

You can meet the whole igroomhub contribution team here

igroomhub Admin

CARLY BIRD

As a self-proclaimed crazy dog lady, working with igroomschool and igroomhub has allowed me to combine my background in education, and running my own dog grooming business, to train and upskill the future dog groomers of the world! I am here for any questions you have about your course, assessments, and grooming in general. You can contact me via admin@igroomhub.com.au

ANNA HARCH

Office gal, co-owner, and all rounder Anna is here to help you with any technical difficulties or questions you may have. Anna updates the website, organizes the organizey things and makes sure all the plants are watered and all the office dogs have appropriate treats. If you have a question or suggestion you can contact Anna through our contact page, or via info@igroomhub.com.au.

MELANIE THOMPSON

A qualified Journo and PR manager, Mel has been in the dog grooming industry since 2013. Where on earth could she mix the two titles? By creating snazzy content for the igroomhub socials and podcast of course! For any media enquiries on general content chat, you can reach her at media@igroomhub.com.au