Coarse Coats

26/08/2024

🌟 A huge shoutout to our incredible members who shined at the All American Grooming Show in Chicago! We're beyond proud of your amazing achievements! 🎉

✨ Christina Meuse took 1st place with a stunning Sealyham Terrier in the Entry Level Wire Coat Competition.

✨ Stephanie Wilson claimed 2nd place with a beautiful Wire Fox Terrier in the Intermediate Wire Coat Division.

✨ Kat Early earned 2nd place with a gorgeous Cocker Spaniel in the Open Sporting Competition.

Way to go, ladies! Keep up the fantastic work! 👏🐾

14/08/2024

🎉 Meet Our Featured Founding Member: Nadine Stopka! 🎉

https://www.coarsecoats.com/united-states/texas/el-paso/nadine-stopka

We are excited to introduce Nadine Stopka, a talented and dedicated handstrip groomer with 3 years of experience. Nadine is the Salon Leader at Petsmart in El Paso, Texas, where she specializes in handstripping, pet trims, and breed trims.

🏆 Credentials & Achievements:

- AKC Certified Groomer
- Canine Coat Aesthetician
- National Certified Groomer
- IPG Certified Groomer
- Member of NDGA
- AKC Master Groomer Candidate
- Award-Winning Groomer
- Petsmart Groom Team Member
- Team Zolitta Member

Nadine’s handstripping journey began 3 years ago at the Groom Expo West during the Rescue Rodeo competition. With just a 5-minute crash course from her mentor, Nadine took on the challenge and hand stripped her dog, earning 2nd place out of 15 competitors. Her passion for handstripping was ignited, and she has since become a skilled professional in the field.

If you’re looking for a handstrip groomer in the El Paso area, visit Nadine at Petsmart!

📍 Location:
6450 N Desert Blvd,
El Paso, Texas, 79912

Contact Nadine through her profile page on Coarse Coats.com.
https://www.coarsecoats.com/united-states/texas/el-paso/nadine-stopka

If you are a handstripping client of Nadine's, stop by Coarse Coats and leave her a review! ⭐💬

https://www.coarsecoats.com/united-states/texas/el-paso/nadine-stopka/writeareview

We're thrilled to have Nadine as a Founding Member of Coarse Coats! 👏🐾

12/07/2024

Welcome to our newest members! (Joined 7/11/24)

Mayra Grajales, Almana Dog Stylz, Plantation, FL
Laura Hamilton, The Standard Dog, Greenville, NC
Vienna Zuccaro, Minneapolis, MN, US
Katlin Primrose, Primpaws Pet Grooming, Calgary, AB, CA
Kat Early, True north grooming, Orlando, FL, US
Katie Calton, Woof Gand Bakery Dr Phillips, Orlando, FL, US

11/07/2024

Finally our formal launch! Now welcoming handstrip groomers, educators and mentors worldwide!

Find a handstrip groomer near you! Now welcoming handstrip groomers worldwide.

27/06/2024

New event posted to Coarse Coats by member Scott Wasserman, to benefit CPPGA. Check it out: https://www.coarsecoats.com/events/handstripping-seminar-to-benefit-cppga

12/06/2024

Coarse Coats Newsletter #2

Greetings, Valued Coarse Coats Member!

We appreciate your patience and understanding during our brief hiatus since our last newsletter. While we missed our initial launch goal of May, the intervening weeks have been instrumental in laying the groundwork for Coarse Coats' future success.

Founder Updates

Firstly, we'd like to extend our heartfelt congratulations to our founder, Manessa Donovan, who has embarked on an exciting new chapter by opening her own grooming shop. Additionally, she has welcomed a litter of six precious Wire Fox Terrier puppies, contributing to the preservation breeding efforts for this esteemed breed.

Mission & Vision Defined

Amidst these milestones, we've been painstakingly crafting our About Us page, which encapsulates the vital mission, vision, and core values that will define our brand and guide every aspect of our operations.

We've poured our hearts into this endeavor, ensuring that it resonates with the essence of Coarse Coats and the unwavering dedication of our members. Please let us know what you think of it!

https://coarsecoats.com/about

A Glimpse of the Potential

Despite being in pre-launch status, our community has grown to 86 members, with 55 actively contributing their expertise to the platform. Together, they bring an impressive 377 years of hand-stripping experience. Just imagine what we can achieve together once we begin advertising and welcome hundreds more active members. The potential for bringing value to pet owners and the entire industry is immense. It's both humbling and incredibly motivating.

The Path Ahead

As we forge ahead with renewed vigor, we remain committed to keeping you informed about upcoming technical updates, membership plans, and other exciting developments that will propel Coarse Coats towards its full promotional launch.

Thank you for your continued support and for being an integral part of this journey. Together, we're building a legacy that celebrates the art of hand stripping and elevates the grooming experience for coarse-coated pets and their owners.

Warm regards,

Manessa Donovan - Founder
Louanna Wilson - Co-Founder

03/05/2024

Another milestone! The first client review has been posted on Coarse Coats to Heather Roozee's profile. Awesome!

https://www.coarsecoats.com/united-states/illinois/dekalb/heather-roozee

03/05/2024

We've made our first client to groomer connection on Coarse Coats!

The first lead went to Misty Maxwell. A potential client moving to her area found her on Coarse Coats.com and reached out to schedule.

https://www.coarsecoats.com/united-states/georgia/statesboro/misty-maxwell

So very cool to see things coming together!

29/04/2024

Willa has been busy checking over the updates on Coarse Coats!

We now have international members, 4 countries and growing!

https://www.coarsecoats.com/hand-strip-groomer-search

28/04/2024

Check out our education tab to see upcoming handstrip workshops or webinars being offered!

If you are an educator and would like to add an event you are now able to do so by clicking the event tab on your dashboard!

Event posted by Manessa Donovan about Handstrip Intensive Demo & All Breed Hands On Grooming Class on Coarse Coats.

28/04/2024

Huge congratulations from all of us at Coarse Coats !
Brittany Kanto Founding Member & Amy Hendren Founding Member both competed in grooming competitions this week and were awarded 1st place! Great job!!!!!!

You can check out their profiles here!

Amy Hendren
https://www.coarsecoats.com/united-states/florida/steinhatchee/amy-hendren

Brittany Kanto
https://www.coarsecoats.com/united-states/washington/issaquah/brittany-kanto

24/04/2024

Check out our 1st featured member! Amy Hendren, located in Steinhatchee Florida

Click here to view her profile and view her hand stripping services available. https://www.coarsecoats.com/united-states/florida/steinhatchee/amy-hendren

22/04/2024

Check out our first newsletter!

https://www.coarsecoats.com/blog/coarse-coats-newsletter-1

17/04/2024

🎉 Exciting Update! 🎉

Within just a few days of announcing Coarse Coats - The Showcase Of Handstrip Professionals, we have reached 50 members and counting! 🌟

Thank you to everyone who has joined so far. Your enthusiasm and support are truly appreciated. Let's continue to grow and celebrate the art of handstripping together!

If you haven't joined yet, don't miss out on being part of this fantastic community.

15/04/2024

🎉 Coarse Coats, a showcase for handstrip professionals is now live!

We're overjoyed by the number of members who have joined our platform! We've worked for months preparing this website for you, and we are truly honored that you have found it worthy of your time and effort to join.

We are in awe now seeing our vision for this platform start to become a reality! Your photos have made it more beautiful than we even imagined, and the vibe… it's perfect! You can really feel the pride we share for our craft - exactly what we wanted to portray.

We have very big plans for this platform, and we are thrilled to have you with us. Please keep sending your comments and suggestions, and we’ll keep you posted every step of the way! 🌟

If you signed up but do not see your profile listed on our site yet, here are some steps needed to make your profile live and be found! ✨