Ottawa Pet Expo — TruNorth Grooming Show ·
Competition & Seminars
Registrations Open July 10, 2026
Mark your calendar — seats and competition entries go fast.
- Dates
- Friday October 23, 2026 Saturday October 24, 2026 Sunday October 25, 2026
- Times
- 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Venue
- Cohere Centre — Hall 2
- 4899 Uplands Dr, Ottawa PARKING ONSITE
About this event
A fully sanctioned TruNorth Grooming Show staged in collaboration with the Ottawa Pet Expo — the East-Coast's largest consumer pet event. Professional groomers and apprentices compete across full sanctioned rings for cash prize money, ribbons and points that count toward national standings, while a packed two-day seminar programme delivers continuing education from internationally recognized judges and educators. Held alongside the Pet Expo show floor, competitors and seminar attendees also enjoy access to a massive trade-show with leading product brands, demos and thousands of pet-loving spectators cheering on the rings.
Sponsors
Judging & Seminar Panel
Colin Taylor
Featured Judge — Mastergroom 2026
One of the most dynamic and forward-thinking forces in the grooming world, Colin Taylor brings decades of global experience, innovation, and unmatched charisma to Mastergroom 2026. Beginning his career in the UK, Colin sharpened his skills in Hong Kong before spending 20 years in the U.S., becoming one of the most decorated competitors in grooming history. He later returned to the UK, where he wrote the bestselling "What Would Colin Do?", founded the Colin Taylor Academy, and created Mastergroom UK — one of England's most prestigious grooming events. A beloved television judge on Pooch Perfect Australia and Pooch Perfect UK, Colin is known for his fairness, humour, and heart for groomers. Today he continues to educate and inspire worldwide through seminars, judging, and his global product lines including Colin Taylor Products and FAME.
- ★Intergroom International Groomer of the Year
- ★World Cup Grooming Games Winner
- ★Countless Best in Show & Best All Around titles
- ★Multi-year Groom Team USA member
- ★Featured on the cover of Groomer to Groomer five times
Marnie Matheson
Featured Judge — Educator & Groom Team Canada Alumna
With over 30 years of experience in the grooming industry, Marnie is a respected educator, mentor, and the driving force behind Pets Beautiful School of Styling — Canada's longest-running grooming school. Throughout her career she has balanced running a nationally recognized school with competing at the highest levels of professional grooming, earning multiple international awards across North America and Europe. Known for her keen eye, thoughtful approach, and deep industry knowledge, Marnie continues to be a trusted leader and influential voice in professional grooming education, raising standards and supporting groomers at every stage of their careers.
- ★30+ years in the professional grooming industry
- ★Founder & lead educator, Pets Beautiful School of Styling
- ★Three-time member of Groom Team Canada
- ★Multiple international awards across North America & Europe
- ★Lifelong mentor to countless Canadian professional groomers
Barbara Prueckel
Owner & Producer — Mastergroom Canada & Doggie Style Inc.
Barbara Prueckel has been a passionate force in the grooming industry for over three decades. Owner of Doggie Style Salon in Calgary since 1997 and a respected international educator, competitor, and judge, she has built a reputation for excellence, creativity, and leadership across the global grooming community. Together with her husband Mark, Barbara co-founded and produces Mastergroom Canada — now recognized as Canada's largest grooming conference — in affiliation with Groomania, with the vision of bringing a true international grooming experience to Canadian groomers. Barbara is deeply passionate about supporting groomers, sharing knowledge, and strengthening the industry through kindness, encouragement, and a genuine love for both people and pets.
- ★International Grooming Educator, Judge & Coach
- ★EGA judge since 2004
- ★Multiple international Best in Show & Best All-Around Groomer awards
- ★Co-founder & producer of Mastergroom Canada
- ★Owner of Doggie Style Salon, Calgary — since 1997
Lorna Phillips
Grooming Judge — Saskatoon · Groom Team Canada Founding Force
With over 36 years of experience, Lorna Phillips is one of Canada's most respected and accomplished professional dog groomers. Based in Saskatoon, she is the owner of the city's premier high-end grooming salon, which she has successfully operated for 25 years. Since 2007, Lorna has competed on the international stage, and in 2017 was a member of Groom Team Canada, competing in Belgium among the world's elite. In 2015, alongside other industry leaders, she helped found the national point system that became Groom Team Canada.
- ★36+ years as a professional dog groomer
- ★Based in Saskatoon, SK
- ★Groom Team Canada member, World Championships Belgium 2017
- ★Co-founder of the Groom Team Canada national point system
- ★Owner of Saskatoon's premier high-end grooming salon (25+ years)
Featured Workshop Presenter
Hands-On Workshops
Wynne Wong
IPG Certified Master Groomer · CPPS CMG · Groom Team Canada
Wynne is the executive groomer and director of Fluffy'Spa (est. 2002) and the founder of Fluffy Paws Grooming School, where she has trained the next generation of Canadian stylists since 2014. A 2019 Canadian Groomer of the Year and Speaker of the Year, she has ranked among Canada's Top Ten Groomers every year since 2017.
A proud member of Groom Team Canada, Wynne competes across North America and abroad, bringing home multiple gold, silver, and bronze medals along with the Best All Around Groomer title at Mastergroom Canada. In Ottawa she leads two intimate, hands-on workshops — The Teddy Bear Head and Scissoring Foundations: Control, Shape and Finish — each capped at 25 participants for focused instruction.
- ★2019 Canadian Groomer of the Year
- ★Top 10 Canadian Groomer since 2017
- ★IPG & CPPS Certified Master Groomer
- ★Groom Team Canada member
Seminar Presenters
Andrea Dinan
Canadian Pet Care Professionals
Founder of Toronto's City Dogs Training & Behaviour and a leading voice with the Canadian Pet Care Professionals, Andrea has spent her career championing humane, evidence-based standards across Canada's pet care industry. She's a CPDT-KA, Fear Free Certified Trainer, Licensed Family Dog Mediator, and Kids Around Dogs Professional who has completed the Master Course in Dog Aggression. Beyond her training practice, Andrea mentors emerging professionals through EduCanine and the Animal Behavior College, and founded the Dogs and the City Conference — bringing world-renowned educators like Michael Shikashio and Kim Brophey to Canadian audiences. Her Ottawa session focuses on the behaviour side of grooming: reading dogs accurately, reducing stress on the table, and building safer, more sustainable careers for the humans behind the shears.
Erika Godwin
Canadian Pet Care Professionals
Co-founder of Canadian Pet Care Professionals and a driving force behind Canada's growing movement to professionalize the pet care industry. Based in Ottawa, Erika has spent over a decade supporting pet care business owners as co-founder of ProPet Software and owner of Barketing Solutions — helping groomers, walkers, sitters, and daycare operators run stronger, more sustainable businesses. She's a sought-after speaker, a regular contributor to PSI Magazine, and a frequent guest on industry podcasts and webinars. Her Ottawa session focuses on what it takes to be recognized as a qualified, insured, and verified pet care pro — and how CPCP membership helps groomers stand out, connect with peers, and raise the bar for the industry nationwide.
Candice Eckstein
Certified Executive Coach — Business Leadership
Certified Executive Coach and business leadership specialist who works with owner-operators, managers, and rising leaders to turn everyday pressure into clear, decisive action. Candice blends behavioural coaching frameworks with real-world small-business experience to help grooming salon owners lead their teams with confidence, hire and retain the right people, hold better conversations under stress, and build businesses that grow without burning out the founder. Her Ottawa session focuses on the leadership side of running a modern grooming business — setting standards, coaching your team, protecting your energy, and creating a salon culture clients and staff both want to be part of.
Seminars
Reserve your seat in any seminar — add to cart and check out all your selections together with Stripe.
Save with a day or weekend pass
Going to more than one seminar? Bundle and save
Each seminar is priced individually below. The 1 Day Open Unlimited Event Pass and 2 Day Open Unlimited Event Pass are the only options that include unlimited access to all open seminars on the day(s) you choose — seating is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. Every pass also includes a weekend admission pass to the Ottawa Pet Expo.
Please note: hands-on workshops are NOT included in any Day Pass or Weekend Pass and must be booked separately.
1 Day Open Unlimited Event Pass
Full single-day access — show floor, competition viewing, and seminar floor.
$185 CAD + HST
2 Day Open Unlimited Event Pass
Both days — full access to the show floor and all open sessions.
$285 CAD + HST
Friday Oct 23
The Teddy Bear Head
with Wynne Wong
This session is delivered as a hands-on workshop — limited seating, booked separately below.
Saturday Oct 24
Unleash Your Potential!
with Colin Taylor and Barbara Prueckel
AI Visibility: Business-Focused Growth for Groomers
with Erika Godwin
The 1-2-3 Method of Grooming
with Colin Taylor
Managing your Energy with Difficult Dogs
with Lorna Phillips
Scissoring Foundations: Control, Shape, Finish
with Wynne Wong
This session is delivered as a hands-on workshop — limited seating, booked separately below.
My Favourite Things
with Lorna Phillips
TBC
with Candice Eckstein
Sunday Oct 25
TBC
with Canadian Pet Care Professionals
Beautiful Bichons
with Barbara Prueckel
TBC
with Andrea Dinan
Topic TBA
with Marnie Matheson
Workshops
Hands-on, small-group workshops with extended instructor time. Workshops are add-on purchases and are NOT included with any seminar or day pass — each workshop must be booked separately. Reserve your spot by adding it to your cart and checking out with Stripe.
The Teddy Bear Head
with Wynne Wong · Friday Oct 24 · 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM
A hands-on workshop dedicated to mastering the iconic teddy bear head. Wynne walks through structure, eye-setting, muzzle shape, and the round, soft silhouette that clients love. Learn how to read the dog's face, balance the cheeks and crown, and use scissor and comb work to create a clean, symmetrical finish that holds up between grooms. Workshop materials are included. Scissors and a spray bottle are required by participants. Class limited to 25.
Scissoring Foundations: Control, Shape and Finish
with Wynne Wong · Saturday Oct 24 · 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM
A foundational scissoring workshop for groomers who want sharper, more confident finishes. Wynne breaks down hand position, body mechanics, blade control, and how to set planes and angles that flatter the dog. Expect practical drills on straight lines, curves, and blending — the building blocks behind every polished pet trim and competition finish. Workshop materials are included. Participants are expected to bring their own cutting tools and spray bottle. Class limited to 25 participants.
Event Passes
Single-day, multi-day, and spectator passes for the show floor. Check out all items at once with secure Stripe payment.
1 Day Open Unlimited Event Pass
Full single-day access — show floor, competition viewing, and seminar floor.
$185 CAD
2 Day Open Unlimited Event Pass
Both days — full access to the show floor and all open sessions.
$285 CAD
Extra Event Wristband
Additional admission wristband for a guest or support person.
$25 CAD
Spectator Weekend Pass
General-admission entry to the show floor, both days.
$35 CAD
Prizes & Awards
Prize Money Schedule · Ottawa Pet Expo
Over $5,000 in Prize Money
A competition that brings groomers together to grow, promote, network and achieve their goals — with a dedicated focus on elevating Entry and Intermediate competitors to the next level of Open class.
ENTRY DIVISION
Wire · Sporting · AOPB · Poodle · Freestyle
1st
$150
Plus Ribbon
2nd
$100
Plus Ribbon
3rd
$80 GIFT CARD
INTERMEDIATE DIVISION
Wire · Sporting · AOPB · Poodle · Freestyle
1st
$150
Plus Ribbon
2nd
$100
Plus Ribbon
3rd
$80 GIFT CARD
OPEN DIVISION
Wire · Sporting · AOPB · Poodle · Freestyle
1st
$150
Plus Ribbon
2nd
$100
Plus Ribbon
3rd
$80 GIFT CARD
CREATIVE STYLING SHOWCASE
Open to all competitors
1st
$150
Plus Ribbon
2nd
$100
Plus Ribbon
3rd
$50 GIFT CARD
MODEL DOG CATEGORIES
Purebred · Creative · Freestyle
1st
$100
Plus Ribbon
Runner Up
$50 GIFT CARD
EXTREME CREATIVE
Entry · Open
1st
$150
Plus Ribbon
2nd
$100
Plus Ribbon
3rd
$80 GIFT CARD
BEST IN SHOW
Entry · Intermediate · Open
Entry
$200
Plus Ribbon
Intermediate
$200
Plus Ribbon
Open
$200
Plus Ribbon
We've Got Your Tables Covered
Grooming tables provided on site for every competitor.
Tables
Two Sizes Available
Setup
All Provided On Site
Sponsored by Ukal Canada · Royal Canin · Amazon · Canadian Pet Expo
Competition Categories
Select your competition ring, choose your class — Entry $72, Intermediate $85, or Open $125 — and the number of dogs you're entering. Each entry includes use of one grooming table and one weekend pass for the participant. Each entry checks out together with your other items.
Friday Oct 23
Sporting
Single ring entry — choose your skill level and how many dogs you're entering.
Schedule
- •1:00 PM — Check-in begins
- •1:45 PM — Class closes
- •2:00 PM — Class begins
- •5:00 PM — Awards presentation
Judges
- Entry: Barbara Prueckel
- Intermediate: Lorna Phillips
- Open: Colin Taylor
Each entry includes use of one grooming table and one weekend pass for the participant. Levels follow Groom Team Canada definitions.
$72 CAD
Friday Oct 23
Freestyle
Single ring entry — choose your skill level and how many dogs you're entering.
Schedule
- •1:00 PM — Check-in begins
- •1:45 PM — Class closes
- •2:00 PM — Class begins
- •5:00 PM — Awards presentation
Judges
- Entry: Barbara Prueckel
- Intermediate: Colin Taylor
- Open: Lorna Phillips
Each entry includes use of one grooming table and one weekend pass for the participant. Levels follow Groom Team Canada definitions.
$72 CAD
Saturday Oct 24
AOPB (Any Other Pure Breed)
Single ring entry — choose your skill level and how many dogs you're entering.
Schedule
- •8:00 AM — Check-in begins
- •8:45 AM — Class closes
- •9:00 AM — Class begins
- •12:00 PM — Awards presentation
Judges
- Entry: Lorna Phillips
- Intermediate: Marnie Mathison
- Open: Barbara Prueckel
Each entry includes use of one grooming table and one weekend pass for the participant. Levels follow Groom Team Canada definitions.
$72 CAD
Saturday Oct 24
Wire Coat
Single ring entry — choose your skill level and how many dogs you're entering.
Schedule
- •12:30 PM — Check-in begins
- •1:15 PM — Class closes
- •1:30 PM — Class begins
- •4:30 PM — Awards presentation
Judges
- Entry: Marnie Mathison
- Intermediate: Barbara Prueckel
- Open: Colin Taylor
Each entry includes use of one grooming table and one weekend pass for the participant. Levels follow Groom Team Canada definitions.
$72 CAD
Saturday Oct 24
Extreme Creative
Single ring entry — choose your skill level and how many dogs you're entering.
Schedule
- •12:30 PM — Check-in begins
- •1:15 PM — Class closes
- •1:30 PM — Class begins
- •4:30 PM — Awards presentation
Judges
- Entry: TBA
- Intermediate: TBA
- Open: TBA
Each entry includes use of one grooming table and one weekend pass for the participant. Levels follow Groom Team Canada definitions.
$72 CAD
Sunday Oct 25
Poodle
Single ring entry — choose your skill level and how many dogs you're entering.
Schedule
- •8:30 AM — Check-in begins
- •9:15 AM — Class closes
- •9:30 AM — Class begins
- •12:30 PM — Awards presentation
Judges
- Entry: Marnie Mathison
- Intermediate: Colin Taylor
- Open: Marnie Mathison
Each entry includes use of one grooming table and one weekend pass for the participant. Levels follow Groom Team Canada definitions.
$72 CAD
Saturday Oct 24 – Sunday Oct 25
Model Dog
Single ring entry — choose your skill level and how many dogs you're entering.
Schedule
- •Saturday 10:00 AM — Entries accepted at competition desk
- •Sunday 1:30 PM — Model Dog awards
Judges
- Entry: Lorna Phillips
- Intermediate: Lorna Phillips
- Open: Lorna Phillips
Each entry includes use of one grooming table and one weekend pass for the participant. Levels follow Groom Team Canada definitions.
$40 CAD
Sunday Oct 25
Best in Show
No entry fee — competitors qualify through their ring results.
Schedule
- •2:00 PM — Best in Show begins
Judges
- Entry BIS: Barbara Prueckel
- Intermediate BIS: Marnie Mathison
- Open BIS: Colin Taylor
“We wish all competitors success in Ottawa.”
— TruNorth Grooming Show Team & Vendors
Hotels & Accommodations
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