Our Grooming Professionals
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Jennie Smith
Nationally Certified Master Groomer
Grooming Salon Manager
Director of Training, Classy Pet Grooming School
Jennie has been a Nationally Certified Master Groomer since 1995. She has won numerous awards for her artistic grooming skills including winning first place in the 2006 grooming competition sponsored by the National Pet Groomers Association.
She is all breed show handler and a breeder of champion dogs. She currently breeds and shows champion Pomeranians.
She has owned and operated 3 successful grooming salons. She began her career at an early age managing boarding kennels. Jennie has been grooming pets professionally since 1988.
Jennie is the Director of Training for our sister company, the Classy Pet Grooming School www.classypetgroomingschool.com
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Jay Wade
Professional Groomer
Jay is a graduate of The Classy Pet Grooming School. He was chosen to join our staff 3 years ago as a result of his outstanding performance during training. Jay has a natural ability to connect with animals. His grooming skills are superior.
Jay has spent his life caring for animals. He breeds schnauzers. Jay has bred and trained race horses.
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Astrid Kitchens
Nationally Certified Master Groomer
Owner and Founder, Classy Pet Grooming School and Classy Pup Grooming Salon
Astrid founded the Classy Pet/Pup concept over 20 years ago in Hawaii where she operated 3 pet grooming salons and cared for animals undergoing the state mandated 6 month quarantine.
She opened the Classy Pup Grooming Salon 15 years ago in Loveland Colorado. In 1995 she initiated the state licensed, Classy Pet Grooming School.
She has been working in the animal care industry for over 30 years and has earned many awards for her efforts. Her businesses are based on the principles of, customer service, integrity and fairness to all concerned.
"Asti" is an expert equestrian who trains both horses and riders. She has traveled throughout the world pursuing her interests in animals and nature. This has including exploring some of the most remote areas in Alaska, Kenya, Central America and Asia. She is fluent in the German Language and has some knowledge of Spanish
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