
Jonathan
David

IJA
Judge
Jonathan David has had a very diverse career in the dog world. From a young age, he began in the show ring breeding and exhibiting multiple breeds. A graduate of the Nash Academy, Jonathan had a very successful five year grooming competition career.
Jonathan has been the recipient of multiple scissoring awards, multiple Best All Around Groomer awards and Best In Show earning him a position on Groomteam USA in 2008 and 2009.
Desiring to take his career further, Jonathan was a contestant on Animal Planets “Groomer Has It” Season 1 and has been featured as a grooming expert on multiple Animal Planet television shows including “Dogs 101”, “Cats 101” and “America’s Cutest Dog.” Jonathan has also been featured as a pet expert on many American television programs including ABC’s “The View” and before moving to Florida he owned and operated a very successful mobile grooming business in NYC boasting a long list of celebrity clientele.
Currently, Jonathan lives in south Florida where he owns and operates the Lap Of Luxury Dog Spa, breeds and exhibits Biewer Terriers and serves as a board member of multiple dog clubs. Recently Jonathan has moved into yet another phase of his career conducting grooming seminars, judging competitions and he is an award winning national speaker.