About Us
PJ Stull grew up around dogs and other animals. As a young adult, she had a dog that had many skin problems and started to groom the dog to make it easier to treat her skin problems and to make the dog more comfortable. This was the start of PJ’s career with dogs. PJ went on to attend All About Dog Grooming school and started working on her handling skills. In an effort to improve her handling skills, PJ started attending educational seminars on all styles of dog training. By 2002, PJ became a member of IACP (International Association of Canine Professionals) where she was introduced to remote collar training. To learn more about this method of training, PJ attended educational seminars on different styles of remote collar training such as No Limitations and That’s My Dog! Inc.
The onward quest for education lead PJ to join organizations like ISCC (International Society of Canine Cosmetologist), and NDGAA (National Dog Groomers Association of America). Due to the concerns revolving around health and safety issues in the canine profession, PJ helped to co-found CPAC (Canine Political Action Corps) in 2006. PJ is still currently a member of ISCC, NDGAA and IACP as well as on the Board of Directors for CPAC. PJ is the spokesperson for CPAC at many educational seminars as well as a speaker on training, grooming and legislation. To continue her education, PJ has also attended seminars on Canine Kinesthetic. Canine Kinesthetic works on the body of the dog. PJ has learned through the years of working with dogs that behavioral problems can often be a symptom of a dog’s discomfort.
PJ is the owner of The Dawg Trainer, head pet trainer and gun dog trainer.
Co-Founder, Secretary, and Director of the
Canine Political Action Corps (CPAC).
Member International Society of Canine Cosmetologists (ISCC).
Member International Association of Canine Professionals (IACP).
Member National Dog Groomers Association of America (NDGAA).
Denise Sparrow has always had a heart for dogs. As a kid living in Minnesota her family owned a St. Bernard named Ollie. Denise’s family always had at least one dog and they ranged in breeds from the St. Bernard to Yorkshire Terriers. Before joining National Brittany Rescue in 2002 Denise had been grieving over the loss of her beloved pet of 15 years, Belushi, a German Shepherd. Denise always wanted to help dogs but, working many hours in the corporate world, didn’t afford her the opportunity for a career change so she joined rescue as a foster home. Denise quickly became the MO Coordinator, Chief Fundraiser and was voted on to the Board. Denise has also mentored children at Marygrove Children’s Home and spoke for the child when she was a volunteer with CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate). In her “real” job she was the manager of the CitiHome Equity Command Center and was responsible for maintaining over 100 toll free numbers, producing statistical information, developing and writing procedure, she implemented eWorkforce Management eSchedule Planner, researched and resolved any telephony issues, managed 4 employees and more. Denise was laid off, after a 15 year career, in the corporate world. A volunteer with NBRAN suggested she check with PJ at The Dawg Trainer and Canine Clips to find out if she could use some assistance. After assisting PJ with bathing and prepping dogs, PJ suggested she begin a career in pet styling. Denise began learning from PJ until which time she went to LaBest Academy of Animal Arts. She has since graduated from school and was the only student ever in LaBest history to pass every test the first time. Denise is a member of International Society of Canine Cosmetologists (ISCC) and Canine Political Action Corp (CPAC). Denise enjoys the quiet farm atmosphere of Canine Clips and loves to pamper the pets.