Year: 2026

C&D Pet Studio returned from the 2026 ATQ grooming competition in Victoriaville with five placements and plenty of inspiration. For Emma Hsu, Albee Lin and Cindy Huang, the weekend was a chance to celebrate hard work, learn from the judges and take on new challenges together. Celebrating our team’s achievements Emma Hsu: 1st place in […]

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A trip to Belgium became an important personal milestone for Cindy Huang, founder and academy principal of C&D Pet Studio. What began as a plan to watch an international grooming competition turned into the decision to step into the ring herself, competing alongside groomers from around the world. Learning beyond the studio For Cindy, the […]

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C&D Pet Studio returned to Mastergroom Canada in 2026 for another memorable event filled with careful preparation, creative grooming, and friendships with groomers from around the world. Celebrating the craft of grooming Competition weekends mean long days, attention to every hair, and plenty of photos. They also bring opportunities to connect with people who share […]

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We came home from the Ottawa Ontario Grooming Show 2026 with so much to reflect on and put into practice. The experience gave us fresh ideas, a clearer sense of where we can improve, and renewed enthusiasm for the work we do every day at C&D Pet Studio. Encouraged by the next generation One of […]

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We have some exciting news to share from the April True North Grooming Show! Organized by Groom Team Canada, this event is a highlight of the year, bringing together the most talented professionals in the industry to showcase their skills and passion. Proud Highlights: Albee Lin’s Achievement We are incredibly proud of our very own […]

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For many years, grooming competitions were never part of Cindy’s plan. Since establishing C&D Pet Studio in 2018, Cindy’s focus had always been on daily grooming work, long-term business operations, and refining her practical skills behind the scenes. She never believed that competition grooming was a path meant for her. That mindset changed in late […]

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Not even a polar vortex could keep CD Pet Studio away from the craft we love. This past weekend, despite the biting cold and heavy snow, we traveled to the Charm City Grooming Show. While the weather outside was freezing, the atmosphere inside was anything but—it felt less like a high-stakes competition and more like […]

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