Emma Tinklenberg is a certified master groomer, self-taught artist, self-published author, and dog sport enthusiast living in West Michigan. She shares her home with her crew of pets - dogs, goats, reptiles, and a cat. 

 

She has trained her own dogs in many sports including agility, rally, obedience, nosework, herding, dock diving, flyball, lure coursing, drag racing, barn hunt, trick dog, freestyle, conformation, and more. She has gone on to compete in several of these sports, earning advanced titles in agility, rally, and conformation. 

 

Emma has taught several dog sport classes - a fan favorite class was her “Foundations for Dog Sports” class focusing on finding a dog and handler’s niche and helping them find the best resources to pursue their sport. 

 

She loves variety whether in her chosen dog sport or chosen dog breed - she has owned a pug, a border collie/Australian shepherd mix, an English setter, an Icelandic sheepdog, Shetland sheepdogs, and English cocker spaniels. 

 

Emma’s grooming business, Canada Corners Pet Grooming, is one of very few offering house call grooming in West Michigan. Emma is certified through the National Dog Groomers Association of American, certified in pet safety, first aid, and CPR/CPCR, certified in Fear Free handling, and is actively working on certification as a pet aesthetician through Iv San Bernard USA. 

 

Emma is a fully self-taught artist and author. Her latest book - Basil Stew - is a watercolor children’s comic book featuring her own dogs. Adventures of Basil and Bobbin are always in store with a full book series in the works! 

 

One of her past notable art projects is her “Emma’s Best In Show” series which included illustrated breed standard inspired artwork of every AKC recognized breed. This series was featured in a few publications including the AKC Family Dog magazine. 

 

More than anything else, she loves spending time with her dogs, hiking, exploring, and finding and creating beautiful things.