One of my favorite shows concluded this past Saturday - Groomer Has it (on Animal Planet). The finalists: Artist and Jonathan, the winnings: $50,000 and a tricked out mobile grooming truck ($75,000 value).
Artist was the underdog from the start — a single father from the ghetto, with the least amount of professional grooming experience, but the biggest heart. The other contender, Jonathan, is a self-described celebrity dog groomer with the educational credentials and over 15 years of experience.
What Artist lacked in experience, he more than made up for in heart, compassion, and the willingness to take and learn from criticism. The judges mentioned that he was the contestant that received the most criticism in the whole show! From challenge to challenge, Artist grew in confidence and ability.
Artist had me, when they did the shelter challenge. Contestants visited an animal shelter and selected a dog to groom for the day. They were also responsible for finding the animal a home. The other three contestants, (including Jonathan), selected dogs that were relatively easy to groom. But Artist, chose a dog with an extremely matted coat that came from a puppy mill, despite knowing that his selection could send him home.
Artist Knox won and I couldn't be happier. He openly wept and was so appreciative and thankful for the opportunity. Snooty Jonathon said he was robbed. What a prick!
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That show is so LAME...
Erick's the lame one, groomer has it taught me a lot about dog care. It was educational and entertaining!
just by accident I came across this show on Animal Planet which was aired a couple of weeks ago in Holland. It was surprising and I immediately loved Artist. The celebrity dog groomers were not nice people.
way to go Artist!!
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