Ronda is certified by ‘The National Dog Groomers Association of America’ as a Groomer, specializing in Terriers, Sporting, and Non-sporting dogs. She is working on her certification as a Master Groomer. Ronda has won 19 awards, (winning over 117 entrants) for “Best Rapport and Most Kindness, Compassion and Patience” at the 2000 ‘GROOMEXPO’ in Hershey, PA. She also has won extensive awards in Profiling and Hand Scissoring. The most challenging and rewarding prize was received for styling a Kerry Blue Terrier. Grooming this majestic and sculpted animal is difficult for any professional groomer; some of whom specialize in and groom this breed exclusively. Ronda was awarded a 1ST Place Prize at the 2000 Virginia Groomers Association for her work with this challenging Terrier.