Graduated in Graphic Design in Brazil, she wanted to explore better the area of video and photography coming to study in the U.S. She brought her two dogs with her and was delighted as they are well received everywhere. She met Pawsitively where he had the opportunity to learn how to do it and now he is a dog designer.
Used to be a secretary in a company meanwhile she was always dreaming about working with dogs. She came to US in 2014 with her dog and saw how the shops work. She decided at that point, and she wanted to become a groomer. They immigrated here after five years of studying English. She worked as a driver for a transport company and was unhappy and decided to her dream to be a dog groomer. She came to Pawsitively and completed the training and is now doing a fantastic job grooming.
She is a teenager, a high school student at Militar School in Brazil of Central of Goias, Brazil, and the owner of Nina, her retired Service Dog, and Barney, her Service Dog. Ilse was part of the Mina and Barny training team, learning how to handle and care for a Service Dog. She and Nina are inseparable. They go everywhere together: school, movies, restaurants, medical appointments, and hospital visits. Thaísa loves to play with the dogs and helps with the training in volunteer dog training school in Brazil. She has learned how to teach the Puppy Elementary School and Middle School, (Basic Obedience and Advanced obedience on leash) and High School (Advanced obedience off leash). Ilse is our Junior Dog Trainer and Junior pet Groomer. She is a very special girl: her English isn't a limitation for her. When she was asked, if she wanted to be part of the Pawsitively team, her answer was YES!!!!
Ceritified Dog Groomer from Madeline Institute in San Jose. Worked for 7 years at Pawsitively Groomed. Worked for 2 years at Russian Hill Grooming Founder Moulin Pooch in San Francisco - Founder Alpha Grooming In Burlingame. Worked 2 years Bow Wow Meow in San Francisco and San Carlos. Studied 1 year in South America hand scissor technique and different grooming styles. Keep current with grooming trends via attending Groom Expo all over the Country. Experience all Breed.