Barbara Prueckel

Barbara, Owner/Producer at Mastergroom Canada & Doggie Style Inc. | International Grooming Educator, Judge & Coach

With a passion for the art of grooming, Barbara has dedicated herself to advancing the grooming industry on a global scale. Since beginning her competitive journey in 1996, she has earned multiple Best in Show and Best All-Around Groomer awards across three continents. Her expertise is widely recognized, having transitioned from competition to judging in 2003 with the European Grooming Association.

As an international educator and coach, Barbara has had the privilege of speaking and judging at prestigious grooming events in over 15 countries, including Canada, Brazil, Taiwan, the USA, Japan, India, France, England, Spain, Australia, Colombia, Italy, Belgium, and Germany. She is passionate about sharing her knowledge with groomers worldwide and learning from their experiences as well.

Together with her fiancé Mark, Barbara is the driving force behind Mastergroom Canada, the largest grooming convention in Canada. This year, they are raising the bar even higher by collaborating with Groomania to host what promises to be the most prestigious grooming conference in Canada’s history.