ABOUT US
Debbie Cray
Director
With over 30 Years of experience in the animal industry Debbie has 15 years experience working in the Veterinary hospitals to 5 years in the corporate grooming industry to 10 years owning two very successful grooming salon and employing many groomers.
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Through her journey and love for dog grooming she found a real shortage of quality grooming professionals in an industry that continues to grow.
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Being in the business she understands what employers look for when hiring new groomers. Some schools teach up to 10 students at a time and some do it as quick as 4 weeks which she feels is just not enough time to feel comfortable and ready before entering the field.
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With all of this knowledge she has developed a simple real world training program to prepare you for your new career in 12 weeks.
Alyssa
Head Instructor
Alyssa began her grooming career in 2009 and has spent over a decade perfecting her craft in both pet and show trims. With a focus on quality over quantity, she has built a reputation for providing not only beautiful grooms but also compassionate, individualized care for each dog she works with.
In addition to her hands-on grooming expertise, Alyssa has a strong passion for education. She first stepped into teaching three years ago, leading three full grooming classes prior to taking time off to raise her children. Now, as Head Instructor at Pets in Paradise’s New Jersey Dog Grooming School, she is excited to return to the classroom full-time.
For Alyssa, teaching is about more than techniques—it’s about inspiring confidence, professionalism, and creativity in her students. She finds joy in watching them grow from beginners into skilled, successful groomers ready to make an impact in the industry.
Her goal is to guide each student not just in mastering the technical aspects of grooming, but also in understanding the deeper connection between groomer and pet. This foundation naturally builds trust with clients, creating lasting relationships rooted in care, communication, and professionalism. Alyssa is honored to share her knowledge, experiences, and passion with the next generation of groomers!
Taylor
Assistant instructor/ Public relations
Starting at Pets in Paradise when she was 16 Taylor learned grooming from the ground up. She would attend grooming academy and then taught in the pets in paradise salons where she has blossomed into a very talented groomer. She has also become a very valuable part of our team from grooming, social media manager, Payroll specialist and now assistant at the New Jersey Dog Grooming School. She is eagar to help you succeed in your new career!