Prue is a Certified Master Groomer, one of only nineteen (19) in Australia and the only Certified Master Groomer in the St George and Sutherland Shire districts.

Prue has over 25 years of experience in dog grooming and as a professional pet stylist. Prue is a member of the Pet Industry Association of Australia and has been involved in clipping and grooming dogs for international show standards in Australia.

Prue started her career working in her mother’s salon where she learned her trade from a very young age. With a blow dryer in her hand and brush in the other she assisted her mother and it was not long before she developed a talent to handle large dogs like a true professional

Prue developed a natural flair & talent in dealing with animals from a very young age, dogs in particular. As a little girl her best friends were three Afghan’s a long haired cat and a cocky that followed her everywhere.

Prue’s work is a reflection of her love for animals, she is a master when it comes to scissoring & is second to none; this is her area of expertise, she uses the dog as her canvas, her scissors and a brush and then the creative work begins!

Prue is the proud owner of her own Salon, which she has designed around the much loved pets needs and comforts with state of the art equipment, tools and surroundings.

She works with a great passion; animals in her care are looked after like they were her own.

Prue the Master Groomer and Trainer

Prue has trained and has introduced many a keen student to grooming with great success. At Woof the Original, staff are personally trained by Prue:

•  In all aspects of grooming and scissoring techniques to ensure dogs are groomed to customer’s satisfaction.

• In the use of natural products & their intended use.

• In all areas of safe dog handling in the workplace.

• In using safe work practices in the salon.

• In using grooming implements and equipment in a safe manner.

Prue the Teacher

Prue frequently conducts a series of demonstrations and workshops to ensure her clients have the fundamental tools to look after their pets grooming needs in between their appointments at the salon.

• 2006 Open Day Woof the Original - “Caring for Your Pets”

• 2007 Open Day Woof the Original - “Caring for Your Pets”

• 2008 Charity Event - “Bark In the Park”

• 2008 Open Day Woof the Original - “Caring for Your Pets”

Prue the Award Winning Pet Stylist and Dog Groomer

• 2006 Brisbane Expo - 1st Poodle Class Novice

• 2008 Brisbane Expo - 1st Poodle Class Open

• 2008 Sydney Expo -  1st Creative

• 2008 Sydney Expo  - 2nd Masters Poodle

Code of Ethics

As a full member of the PIAA and Certified Master Groomer, Woof the Original and its staff are committed to the stringent Code of Ethics.

This includes and is no limited to:

• Exhibiting proper professional attitude and demeanor at all times.

• Striving to gain respect for the industry b promoting professionalism in the field of pet grooming and animal welfare.

• Staying current with industry trends and continuing to improve capabilities as professional pet groomers

• Treating all animals entrusted in its care and place their welfare above all else.

• Being honest, fair and responsible in all business transactions.

• Encouraging responsible pet ownership and promoting the importance of professional pet care.

Employment Opportunities

At Woof the Original we have employment opportunities for experienced dog groomers.

Employment can be full time, part time or casual and staff are paid in accordance with the award or above depending on your experience.

Training is also available for personnel in the hairdressing industry with scissoring skills who have a love of animals and would like a change of career.

Occasionally we also have there are positions for beginners involving a traineeship of two to four years.