Daryl Conner is a certified Petcare Dermatech Specialist & Master Pet Stylist, Meritus. She is the Editor of the Groom Team USA newsletter, a contributing editor for Pet Age magazine, and author of the book Practical Grooming Tips. Daryl has also had features in Dog World, Groomer to Groomer and on many Internet sites. She is the recipient of the coveted Cardinal Crystal award for Journalism in 2005 and the ’06 and ‘07 Cardinal Crystal for Congeniality. Daryl is also the U.S. ambassador for the German Red Clipper.

Known for her fun and informative educational classes at grooming shows across the country, Daryl's grounded, friendly style makes her an approachable and popular teacher. With more than 25 years of grooming experience, Daryl's abiding love of animals and passion radiates out to everyone she touches through her work. Daryl lives with her family and menagerie in Maine. Find out more about her at www.darylconner.com