President -
Ashleigh Beales
I’m Ashleigh, but everyone calls me Ash. I’m a 31 year old mother of 3 humans and 2 dogs. I’ve been a groomer for 5 years and love it. I run my own little home salon in Kalgoorlie, WA. Regional grooming has its challenges but I enjoy one on one time with my clients. I decided to join DGAWA as I’m passionate about dog grooming and love to always learn. Meeting other amazing groomers and gaining knowledge is by far the greatest thing about this association. I love volunteering with friendly passionate and like minded people.
Secretary -
Kirah Poole
Treasurer -
Emily Milbourne
Hi my name is Emily, but most people call me Em. I’ve been a groomer for 2 years and the proud owner of Lady & Her Hounds in Kununurra, WA. I have always wanted to work with animals, if you ever asked me when I was younger I would say I would be working with Steve Irwin. I’m a qualified Veterinary Nurse but feel in love with grooming in the veterinary industry and that’s what made me leave nursing. If I’m not grooming or running my business I’m out adventuring with my Partner and son in the Kimberley. The whole reason why I opened my salon was to give our community an opportunity to get their fur babies regular groomed and to be able to watch my son grow at the same time as working. At times it is hard to juggle both home life and business life but it will never make me fall out of love with this industry. My favourite thing about grooming is the reactions from the owners to the transformation when they come to pick up their fur babies.
Memberships -
Jacqui Ruiters
I started grooming in 2017, I had a year-old Husky and needed to have him groomed as the hair was a nightmare! I could not find anyone local.This then turned into my business of a lifetime. I love working with the furbabies, also the joy of the owners faces when I return with their happy and better smelling pooch!I am mobile in the Eastern Perth Hills area, besides my boys Nico and Oscar I am mum to 3 young men. My favourite dog to groom is a working dog, I love their energy and vitality, but I mostly work with little fluffies. When not working I am catching up with loved ones or buried in a book.
Events Co-ordinator -
Tania Wilson
I am the owner of Dezyna Dogz mobile Grooming salon. I am based in Baldivis and have been grooming professionally since Nov 2000. During my time living in Scotland I showed Toy and Miniature poodles, and made up several Champions along the way. I love grooming poodles, breed styles and Asian Fusion. I have a City & Guilds Diploma in Dog Grooming and hold a Cert IV in Training & Assessment. I have a great passion for our industry and hope to share my experience and knowledge with our wonderful groomers of all levels in WA.