An award-winning dog groomer from Harrogate will be one of two judges on a new BBC One show tonight.
Pooch Perfect, which aims to find the nation’s best dog groomer, will broadcast its first episode at 8pm.
Verity Hardcastle, who has lived in Harrogate all her life, is one half of the judging team tasked with finding a winner.
Ms Hardcastle discovered her love of dogs at the age of 19 when she got a Doberman called Angel, who won numerous awards including second in class at Crufts in 2009.
She has showed dogs at various competitions and also competed as a groomer and says that after working in the industry for 11 years she’s familiar with what it takes to find a winner.
Perfect Pooches was filmed in August and took about a month to film.
Verity Hardcastle on a local walk with her three poodles Lily, Olive and Alice.
Ms Hardcastle said:
“I really wanted to be a part of it. It is the biggest thing to happen in the industry ever. I’m very excited but also a little nervous, months of preparation and now it’s going to be out there.”
Sixteen professional dog groomers take part and each week they will be set a new challenge.
The show is hosted by actress and dog lover Sheridan Smith. Ms Hardcastle’s fellow judge is Colin Taylor, who has been in the grooming industry for 35 years.
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She said:
“Dog grooming is essential for dogs but owners may not understand the skill that goes into grooming. This show presents it perfectly. It’s a perfect warm entertainment show for the whole family and we had a great time making it.
“I’ve got a bottle chilling in the fridge ready for 8pm tonight.”
Ms Hardcastle continues to operate her business Verity Hardcastle Grooming and Training in Harrogate and also competes at shows with her three miniature poodles Lily, Olive and Alice.
