There’s a new groomer in town, and she’s already got the tails wagging! Welcome Alex and FETCH Dog Grooming to Rodney at 226 Furnival, which has been home to a variety of downtown businesses over the years. This venture is a true homecoming for Alex, who grew up in the village but moved to London when she was in high school. While studying at Beal, she was matched with a London dog groomer through a summer job program. This fateful arrangement was the perfect fit for kick-starting her career, but it also brought Alex full circle to a treasured childhood memory that, in hindsight, got the ball rolling for her. She remembers that as a small child, her family had a dog they took to the local groomer in West Lorne. One day, she was allowed to stay and help groom her dog, and the experience stuck with her. After getting her industry start in London, Alex eventually became an active member of the Ontario Dog Grooming Association and is certified at multiple levels through the Canadian Professional Pet Stylists. She decided to move back to the West Elgin area to open her own business, and she is already building a dedicated clientele. Alex says that upon graduation from grooming academy, she vowed to treat every pet that comes through her business like her own. This she takes very seriously and for her, as a dog lover, each day is living the dream. Alex has already established herself as a unique grooming industry trendsetter and she works hard to upgrade her skills continually to meet industry standards. She also competes in shows! On the home front, she observes that rural residents view their dogs as working members of the family, and that people put a great deal of time into ensuring that their beloved
companions are in top form. Alex takes great care to treat the local pooch population as such when they come in for service. Down the road, Alex hopes to continue building her clientele and pursue further skill development. Given her experiences as a young person growing up in a rural area, she prioritizes the facilitation of youth opportunities and would like to hire an assistant who could be trained just as she was. Tobi, Alex, and many others are ready to welcome you in Rodney! Congratulations to all entering an exciting new chapter and pursuing their dreams.
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Real Living • Winter 2023 • Page 9
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