About Stephanie the Holistic Dog Groomer

It All Started With A Stroke Of A Brush...

Stephanie was a successful Disc-Jokey with her own Entertainment firm before she began her journey with dogs.

But after battling with clinical depression and anxiety since a child, she knew she wasn't ever going to be happy without making changes to her working life.

With four dogs at home, it came as no surprise that Stephanie had a deep-rooted desire to work with dogs since brushing her dogs seemed to be the only time she felt relaxed.

Embarking on her journey into dog grooming was a natural transition and it wasn't long before she was recognised as one of Ayrshire's best dog groomers.

The Media

Stephanie has been featured in many media outlets for her Holistic approach to dog grooming.

Including many local Newspapers (The Daily Record), The Paw Post, K9 Nation, Whippet Media, Edinburgh Holistic Dogs, Barket Place, Dog Furiendly, Animal Star Awards, and she even appeared on live television at BBC Scotland's 'The Nine' show, where she spoke about the health benefits of working with dogs.

Further Information

Stephanie is a Certified Canine Behaviourist who works closely alongside numerous dog rescue centres, where she specialises in providing guidance and advice on dogs with anxiety, particularly in the grooming environment.

She enjoys writing frequently for the UK's Top Holistic Dog Magazine, Edition Dog Magazine as their holistic dog grooming expert.

She is proud to have launched The Holistic Grooming Academy for both guardians and professionals alike, that aims to provide support and guidance on how to learn holistic grooming.

BBC Scotland Interview June 2019

"I feel very humbled to have been given the opportunity to visit the BBC and speak about a cause that is close to my heart" - Stephanie.

After appearing on BBC Scotland's 'The Nine' show, Stephanie launched a petition targeted at the Assistance Dog UK organisation, to make Mental Health Disorders a qualifying disability eligible for Assistance Dogs.

Having a Mental Health Disorder as a sole Disability does not grant you the same rights to an Assistance Dog or the funding to have your own pet trained to the specifications required to be qualified as an Assistance Dog.

Sadly, due to strict training guidelines, Emotional Support/Therapy/Companion Dogs are not given the same respect and/or rights.

To learn more or sign the petition, click here

Stephanie Zikmann the Holistic Dog Groomer - Highly Commended Young Entrepreneur of the Year 2019

Awards & Celebrations

Stephanie is very proud to have been a finalist for both the Scotland's Business Awards and Ayrshire Chamber of Commerce Awards under the categories:

Best New Start Business 2019

Best Pet Grooming Business 2019

Young Entrepreneur of the Year 2019

The business comes "Highly Commended" under Stephanie as Young Entrepreneur of the Year 2019 Awards at the Ayrshire Chamber of Commerce.

2020

Best Pet Grooming Business 2020 - FINALIST

Scotland's Business Awards

(Winner To Be Announced Later This Year)

Nominee for Best Dog Grooming Business 2020