Gavyn Freeman

Nationally Certified Master Groomer, Educator, & AKC Owner-Handler

Gavyn is an award winning Nationally Certified Master Groomer through the National Dog Groomers Association of America. Within only 3 years of his career as a first generation Pet Stylist, Gavyn has achieved a variety of accomplishments and accolades. He is a grooming competitor who has won 8 first place trophies at GroomTeam USA Sanctioned events, and won Yellow-Rose Best in Show in 2022 at the U.S. Pet Pro Classic in Texas. Gavyn was also nominated for Barkleigh’s Up and Coming Groomer of the Year award at Groom Expo in 2022 after his first year of competing.

Additionally, Gavyn is an Owner-Handler in the AKC conformation ring where he shows his Kerry Blue Terrier and American Cocker Spaniel. He loves grooming American Cocker Spaniels for the confirmation ring and is a member of the American Spaniel Club. Gavyn has been featured in Southern Living Magazine, the ASC Bulletin, and recently developed his own shear through Groomer Supply House. He is also the Lead Groomer at his salon As The Fur Flies Austin in Austin, Texas. Gavyn loves to use Botaniqa products for everyday pets in his salon, and also on his Show and Competition dogs!