Ms. Lamper, operator of Shampoodles in Alton, NH, entered this, her first competition, with Lucy, a Poodle mix owned by Ken & Peg Parker of Rochester, NH. About her winning the first contest she entered, Ms. Lamper relates, "I was almost in shock. Another contestant actually had to tell me they really did call my name for first place!"
Grooming competitions are held all over the world and are considered to be one of the most educational resources available to professional groomers. Renowned experts in the field judge those entered according to technique, style, and degree of difficulty in finishing their dog to perfection in a set time.