Since she was a young girl, Cathy Montepeluso has felt a profound connection with dogs of all shapes and sizes. Her deep love for these animals motivated her to explore their complex and intriguing psychology from a young age. Growing up as a lifelong New Yorker, dogs have always been integral to Cathy's life, and she dreamed of one day working with them professionally.

However, like many, Cathy ended up in the corporate world after earning her college degree. For the next 29 years, despite enjoying a successful career, her passion for dogs persisted. She was constantly the person who brought her dogs to the office, offered solutions to colleagues facing dog behavior issues, and happily dog-sat for anyone in need.

Ultimately, Cathy's relentless desire to work with dogs prompted her to leave her corporate job and pursue a career dedicated to their care and well-being. Her journey began with certification—graduating with honors—from the NYS Board of Education School for Pet Grooming. What struck her most during her hands-on training was learning about the health risks that dogs face when not properly groomed or cared for.

With her new skills, Cathy launched her business, “Groomed By Cathy,” which centers on grooming dogs with love and compassion. She firmly believes that a dog’s comfort and safety must always take precedence over trendy looks or owner vanity.

Even after obtaining her initial certification, Cathy felt driven to deepen her knowledge. She sought to become NYS certified as a Master Dog Trainer, Canine Behavior Specialist, and Consultant. Under the guidance of Anthony Jerone—recognized by former NY Mayor's Giuliani, Koch, and Dinkins for establishing the Canine Patrol program in New York City—Cathy honed her skills at his school, the only NYS Board of Education-approved institution for these specialized training techniques. There, she studied police decoy training with K9 Unlimited, known for creating exceptional dogs for personal protection and law enforcement.

Today, Cathy is a versatile dog care expert with a collection of 5-star reviews highlighting her exceptional skills. She is also a patient and effective instructor, teaching obedience, puppy training, housebreaking, and essential commands like heel, sit, stay, down, come, and OK/release for prospective dog owners. Her greatest fulfillment comes from witnessing the bond between pets and their owners flourish through the skills she imparts. “Every dog kept out of a shelter makes my heart beat stronger,” she shares.

While some may say that ‘diamonds are a girl’s best friend,’ Cathy believes that those who think so have never owned a dog. Her furry companions have truly brought her childhood dream to life.