About Us

Teresa

After many years in a high-pressure career, I decided to embrace a lifestyle change. Having been a long-time breeder and owner of working English Springer Spaniels, I naturally transitioned into becoming a home boarder and dog walker. This path eventually led me to pursue professional dog grooming. From the very first day of training, I fell in love with grooming and knew I had finally found my true calling.

Since then, I’ve never looked back. I earned my Level 2 qualification in dog grooming, followed by a distinction in the City & Guilds (C&G) Level 3 Grooming and Salon Management diploma.

For several years, I happily groomed dogs from home. When the opportunity arose to start my own school, everything fell into place. 

Passing on the skills of empathetic, force-free grooming to the next generation of groomers is a gift. At Golding Barn Grooming Academy, our goal is to provide a calm, supportive environment for both dogs and students. Nestled at the foot of the South Downs, our salon prioritises kindness and compassion in every aspect of grooming.

When I’m not working, I spend my free time with my four working English Springer Spaniels: Fern (14), Maya (9), Misty (6), and Mabel (4). I also enjoy caring for our other four-legged family members, including our two horses, Flo and Jez.