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Joey Villani

Joey Villani’s life in pet care and grooming began (1974) when he was only nine years old, during a visit to the Super Dog Salon in New Jersey. Invited to lend a hand by salon owner and family friend, John Nash, Joey brushed a sheepdog named Cecilia and so began an unbelievable career.


In 1998, he purchased the Nash Academy in New Jersey, considered an ivy league grooming school which he owned and operated until 2008.


Now a well-known pet industry speaker and judge, Joey has been nominated 14 times for the Cardinal Crystal and Barkleigh honors awards. He has been enthusiastically involved with Intergroom International for 33 years and has been instrumental in expanding the organization’s reach into Belgium, Italy, and France. He is one of the original members of the International Judges Association.


His outgoing nature and unforgettable charisma have made Joey a natural television personality, with appearances on The Today Show, Good Morning America, Good Day NY, and Animal Planet’s Dogs 101 and Groomer Has it and Pooch Perfect.


Today, Joey continues to innovate and explore new dimensions in the pet care and grooming industry. In early 2009, Joey became part of the Animal Radio on-air staff where he is known as "The Dogfather.

Other notable accomplishments
Joey Has taught 2462 groomers worldwide

  • 2014 | Pet grooming ambassador to Conair Pet

  • 2015 | President and Co-Owner of Intergroom

  • 2016 | Co- Owner of The World Dog Expo

  • 2018 | Barkleigh honors Outstanding contributions to the industry award winner

  • 2018 | the American kennel club leadership award

  • 2020 | EQyss pet product ambassador

  • 2022 | President of Pet Care Class

  • 2022 | PETicures international President

  • 2024 | Nash GOAT award

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