Quality. Creativity. Passion.

Our Principal Kingsly Tan is a certified master groomer by the Singapore Kennel Club and an A class groomer with the Kennel Club of Taiwan (KCT). Despite having achieved recognition, Kingsly believes in constantly upgrading himself and developing new grooming techniques to share with his students. Always seeking to improve himself, our principal is also active in conformation dog shows – poodles, bichons and miniature schnauzers are his speciality. Kingsly has bagged many awards to date, including Best in Show.

In his youth, Kingsly travelled extensively, studying the art of pet grooming in different countries – Canada, the United States, China and Taiwan, to name a few. In his studies he discovered that pet grooming was very different in the East and the West. Pet groomers in Canada, America and Europe had a far better understanding of pet anatomy and body profiles, and held themselves to very high standards of workmanship. Pet groomers in the East possessed superior skills with their scissors – their scissoring was far more intricate and meticulous than their western counterparts.

Kingsly has been invited by Artero to conduct grooming seminar in Spain and Malaysia. Artero Jornadas Spain is the biggest grooming show internationally where all the top groomers around the world are invited.

In 2015, Kingsly was appointed to become a grooming judge by the Singapore Kennel club and had since been invited by the Malaysia Kennel association and Korea Kennel Federation to judge in their grooming contest and examination.

Having studied under both traditions of pet grooming, Kingsly put together what he had learned, and developed a special, unique technique of pet grooming. It is a style that combines the best of the East and the West, and here at the Animal Arts Academy, it is Kingsly’s personal mission to teach this technique to his students.

Grace is the Operations Manager and Assistant Trainer at Animal Arts Academy. She holds a Diploma in Veterinary Bioscience and started her career in the veterinary field. While she deeply values animal healthcare, she found the clinical environment emotionally demanding, as it often involved caring for sick pets. Wanting to focus on preventive care and the well-being of healthy companion animals, she chose to pursue professional grooming.

Grace trained at Animal Arts Academy and passed her SKC C Class Examination in August 2022 with an Award of Merit. She later passed her SKC B Class Examination in November 2023, earning Reserve Best Groomer.

Today, Grace has rejoined Animal Arts Academy as both Assistant Trainer and Operations Manager. She teaches the ITE Certificate of Competency (CoC) in Essentials of Dog Care and Grooming, guiding dog owners who wish to groom their own pets safely and confidently. She also trains grooming students who aspire to become professional groomers, equipping them with strong technical foundations and industry standards.

In addition to teaching, Grace manages the operations of five grooming outlets and plays an active role in marketing strategy and continuous improvements for both the grooming school and retail outlets. She is committed to raising grooming standards, nurturing future professionals, and ensuring every pet receives quality care in a safe and positive environment.

Feng Feng has always had a deep love for animals. Her passion for pets led her to the pet grooming industry at a young age, where she has dedicated many years to developing her skills and experience.

After moving to Singapore with her husband, she continued to refine her grooming techniques through patience, dedication, and a strong commitment to her craft. She joined Animal Arts Academy in 2017 and has spent over seven years with the company, gaining extensive hands-on experience in bathing, styling, and coat care. Through working with dogs of different breeds and temperaments, she developed a grooming approach that is patient, detailed, and focused on safety.

To further her professional development, Feng Feng continued her training at Animal Arts Academy and obtained her Master Certificate. She also further specialized in Asian Fusion styling at 上海金马宠艺宠物美容学校 (Jin Ma Pet Grooming) and Bichon show clip techniques at 长沙三生石宠物美容学校 (SSS PET).

In 2023, Feng Feng transitioned from being a frontline groomer to becoming a grooming instructor. She is passionate about sharing her practical skills, industry experience, and sense of responsibility toward animal care with aspiring groomers.

Feng Feng hopes to guide and nurture future pet groomers with patience, professionalism, and genuine love for animals, while continuing to contribute to the growth and standards of the pet grooming industry.