Julie Rust is the Founder of The Fluffy Ruff Dog Spa, and a National Certified Master Groomer.

She specializes in grooming small dogs who keep a regular grooming schedule. She aims to maximize their treat potential (cuteness), so they stay visually appealing to their owners, and are comfortable living without matts.

Her first pet needing grooming was a Keeshond named Gimli. Julie enrolled in grooming school after much effort trying to manage his very fluffy and profuse natural coat! Then came a poodle named Bert, and a Bichon named Sprite. Julie also received extra training from a Westie named Rowdy, who is pictured in some of her grooming award photos.

Julie geeks out over scissors, combs, new grooming tools, and continuing education. She has trained numerous employees to groom, from many different backgrounds.

Julie recently certified as a hypnotherapist, and is utilizing those skills to help people (inside and outside The Fluffy Ruff) improve performance, visualize better tomorrows, and collaborate with their unconscious minds to get what they want.

Julie also designs and creates landscape quilts, using long strips of batik fabrics.