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Jeanette Embree, C.D., NCMG.

Owner, nationally certified master groomer.

Jeanette is the owner of A Royal Touch. Jeanette is an Internationally Certified Master Groomer. This means she has completed Written and Practical Exams and been judged by an international certifying body. Testing included grooming a variety of breeds and gruelling written exams including but not limited to Breed Identification, Health, Anatomy, Breed History, Skin Problems, Infestations and much more.

Competitive Grooming wins include Poodles, Wheaten Terriers and Mixed Breed Teddy Bears. Jeanette has been grooming for sixteen years and her favourite grooms include Teddy Bear trims, breed clips and patterns. Her very favourite breeds are Pomeranian, Chihuahua, Papillon, Eskimo and Sheltie. Jeanette has been a columnist for the K-9 Chronicles in Edmonton and was a regular guest on QR77 Radio's Pet Show with Robert Church. Look for her Grooming Demonstrations on Television's "PetGuys". Other Career highlights include being a founding member and Past President of the Alberta Dog Groomers' Association. Jeanette can also be seen volunteering by invitation at many Humane Society fundraisers. Jeanette is also our website composer. Her love of dogs has led her to own one of the longest thriving independent grooming salons in Calgary. Running an apprenteceship program has helped Jeanette remain motivated to continuosly upgrade her skills. Groomers have come from as fas as Vancouver to Toronto to train with her and there are many sucessfull groomers and business owners Canada wide that have had their humble beginnings at A Royal Touch!

What does the 'C.D.' stand for? "The Canadian Forces Decoration is awarded to officers and men of the Canadian Forces who have completed twelve years of service. (Jeanette has twenty-one years of service with the department of National Defense in various positions) The medal is awarded to all ranks, who must have a good record of conduct during the final eight years of claimed service." With regular force service (PPCLI Band, Calgary) in her past, Jeanette is currently still serving as a part-time reservist as a Petty Officer Second Class with H.M.C.S. Tecumseh in Calgary.

Sarah Gordon, CG

Certified Groomer

Salon Manager

Sarah White has been with us for over five years starting as a bather and is now a Groomer! She moved into our salon and into our hearts then quickly became part of our family. She is an awesome person and has recently gotten married! Her favourite grooms are shaving large poodles and when she's not doing that she's arguing with Jeanette over who gets to groom the next Pomeranian. Aaahhh. Bubbles the Pom.

Welcome to Angela Quirk ,
who is the newest member of our grooming team.
Pictures to come