Penny has refined her grooming craft with the help of some of the top  handlers, including Rich & B.J. Orseno, Dick & Judy Cooper, Bob Walberg, Brian Meyers and Gretchen Schultz.   Although her primary focus is on Newfoundlands, she trained and learned the tips and techniques for most coated breeds. She has groomed winning St. Bernards, Great Pyrenees, and Bernese Mountain Dogs.   In Newfoundlands, Penny is without peer. Since the late 80’s, Penny has groomed almost every BB at the National Specialty, as well as the majority of intersex winners and select dogs. At the 2003 National Specialty, Penny groomed BB, BOS, WD(BW), WB, RWD, and 7 of the 10 Selects, as well as numerous class and Sweepstakes wins.  At the 2004 National Specialty, Penny groomed BB, WD(BW), WB, RWD, RWB and 8 of the 9 Selects and numerous class and Sweepstakes wins. Internationally, Penny has groomed the winning Newfoundland at Crufts, the Italian National Specialty and The World Show.

In addition to her grooming, Penny has taught seminars at the NCA National Specialty, throughout the United States, Europe, Australia and New Zealand. 

Penny also taught ballroom dancing in Indianapolis with Rauno and Kristiina Ilo, who, as competitors,  were rated #3 in the United States.  Before she started teaching ballroom dancing, Penny competed around the country as an amateur.  When she isn't grooming dogs or dancing, Penny enjoys gardening and is learning about the different plants that grow in South Florida.