05/08/2025
ππ© Pup Cup Grooming Competition Wrap-Up! πΎπ¨
What a weekend! The Pup Cup Grooming Competition 2025 in Coffs Harbour was crazy popular β and SO much fun! With over 30 poodles entered π©π©π©, Mel was entered into the Masters category due to her years of grooming experience
(despite not yet placing 1st, 2nd, or 3rdβ¦ yet π).
π Sadly, no placement this time for Mel & Goose the Standard Poodle β the competition was packed with incredible talent.
BUTβ¦
π A Special Moment at Pup Cup π
π Mel was honoured with the Rising Star Award, presented by the owner of Pup Cup for being inspirational and passionate in her work π β and yesβ¦ there were tears π.
The stress, emotion, and build-up is intense. Competing as a mobile groomer in a salon-dominated world can be daunting and scary β but moments like this remind us why we keep pushing πͺπΎ
π Thank you for all the love and support β we see it, we feel it, and weβre SO grateful π«πΆ
πΎ Goose is still learning to love the spotlight, but gave it his all to be beside his mum π
π Meanwhileβ¦ our 14-year-old daughter Kenzi absolutely smashed it!
π§β¨ Kenzi entered her very first Model Dog Competition and π₯ took 1st place in Junior Model Dog!
πΌοΈ PLUS β she won π₯ 1st place in the Junior Art Show with a stunning self-portrait!
ππ A huge effort for her first time ever picking up scissors! So proud!
πΆ Melβs little Bichon didnβt place this round
Big shoutouts to:
for all his love and support via every phone call and sms.
πΎ Petway Petcare for the fab gift bag
πΎ Jazz Fitzgerald & crew for a warm, inspiring weekend
πΎ Reflections Caravan Park for being pet-friendly AND helping me when I locked myself out of my cabin the night before the comp π²π
What did it take to get there?
ππ© 8 Weeks of Prep for Goose! πΎβ¨
Goose strutted into the competition ring after 8 weeks of pampering and prep β and here's the breakdown of his grooming routine! π
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π«§ Main Routine:
π§΄ Plush Puppy Evening Primrose Shampoo & Silk Protein Conditioner β a dreamy duo for coat health and shine! Seabreeze Oill and Protein Balm for his mane and to keep his coat subtle and smooth.
πΏ Stain Care:
π§ White Blok + Wonder Wash kept those tricky urine stains at bay and Goose looking fresh on the go! He loves to bush bash at Parkrun....
πΏ Volume Boosters:
π«§ Melanie Newman Purify Shampoo & Conditioner used in-between for that fluffy body and extra bounce! Relax conditioner spray when brushing and combing out.
β‘οΈ Final Touch:
π A last-minute splash of Petway Wicked White the day before comp for that WOW factor and IV San Bernard Atami H270 for static and humidity issues thanks to the coastal storm β¨
(It was raining... and Goose got a little too excited in the mud π
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This boy smelled divine and looked like a cloud! βοΈπ