Scott Wasserman PDS, MPS Meritus
Scott began his love of pets at the early age of 10 when he went with his father, who was
a carpenter, to an Airedale Terrier breeder's kennel to do some work. He spent more
time playing with the Airedales than helping his father and this lead to the attraction and
love of dogs, in which he would dedicate his life to.
As he continued along his adventures, he began learning the fine art of hand stripping,
a special technique used to style terriers and other harsh-coated breeds from his
mentor, Nancy Secrist of Seneca Airedales. After high school, he later went on to
apprentice with two of the top terrier professional handlers and a poodle handler to help
hone his styling skills.
In 1992, Scott entered the Pet styling contest ring and his winning began to take off.
After a successful competitive career, including Best Pet Stylist in Show at the U.S. Pet
Pro Classic twice and the coveted Intergroom International Groomer of the Year award.
Scott began a successful international judging and speaking tour having traveled to
England, Italy, Scotland, France, Argentina, apain, China, Thailand, Singapore, and
Canada. He has received several nominations of the Cardinal Crystal Achievement
Awards, a grooming industry award for recognizing the top individuals, for Judge of the
Year, Groomer of the Year and Congeniality.
Scott is a Certifier and Consultant for the International Society of Canine cosmetologists,
one of the toughest and most in-depth pet styling certification organizations in the world.
He, along with his business partner, Melissa Sirianni, co-owned Cane' Bella Day spa, in
San Antonio, TX. He and Melissa had the distinction of owning the first ISCC Authorized
Skin and Coat Care facility in the U.S.
His love of dogs has continued in the AKC show ring having groomed and/or shown
several breeds through their championships including Airedale Terriers, Norfolk Terriers,
Wire Fox Terriers, Cairns, Kerry Blue Terriers, Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen,
Portuguese Water Dogs, Giant Schnauzers, Bedlington Terriers, Poodles, French
Bulldogs, Newfoundlands, Boxers, Basset Hounds, Dobermans, Bull Terriers, Yorkies
and Miniature Pinschers.
Scott now joins the LaBest Academy of Animal Arts as our director of Education and an
instructor a allowing him to follow his dream of passing the art of the professional pet
stylist.
Scott began his love of pets at the early age of 10 when he went with his father, who was
a carpenter, to an Airedale Terrier breeder's kennel to do some work. He spent more
time playing with the Airedales than helping his father and this lead to the attraction and
love of dogs, in which he would dedicate his life to.
As he continued along his adventures, he began learning the fine art of hand stripping,
a special technique used to style terriers and other harsh-coated breeds from his
mentor, Nancy Secrist of Seneca Airedales. After high school, he later went on to
apprentice with two of the top terrier professional handlers and a poodle handler to help
hone his styling skills.
In 1992, Scott entered the Pet styling contest ring and his winning began to take off.
After a successful competitive career, including Best Pet Stylist in Show at the U.S. Pet
Pro Classic twice and the coveted Intergroom International Groomer of the Year award.
Scott began a successful international judging and speaking tour having traveled to
England, Italy, Scotland, France, Argentina, apain, China, Thailand, Singapore, and
Canada. He has received several nominations of the Cardinal Crystal Achievement
Awards, a grooming industry award for recognizing the top individuals, for Judge of the
Year, Groomer of the Year and Congeniality.
Scott is a Certifier and Consultant for the International Society of Canine cosmetologists,
one of the toughest and most in-depth pet styling certification organizations in the world.
He, along with his business partner, Melissa Sirianni, co-owned Cane' Bella Day spa, in
San Antonio, TX. He and Melissa had the distinction of owning the first ISCC Authorized
Skin and Coat Care facility in the U.S.
His love of dogs has continued in the AKC show ring having groomed and/or shown
several breeds through their championships including Airedale Terriers, Norfolk Terriers,
Wire Fox Terriers, Cairns, Kerry Blue Terriers, Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen,
Portuguese Water Dogs, Giant Schnauzers, Bedlington Terriers, Poodles, French
Bulldogs, Newfoundlands, Boxers, Basset Hounds, Dobermans, Bull Terriers, Yorkies
and Miniature Pinschers.
Scott now joins the LaBest Academy of Animal Arts as our director of Education and an
instructor a allowing him to follow his dream of passing the art of the professional pet
stylist.
