30 w ome n IN BUSINESS
Park and Bark Dog Grooming
E v ol v e d Pe rf ormanc e
RIA YU TIAN.
C H AN C E O L I V E R.
Personalised dog grooming service where your pet is a VIP
Chance the parts specialist, backed by a life steeped in racing
Grooming your dog is way more than just wanting the animal to look good (which it does, of course).
RIA WITH FREYA, THE HUSKY – ONE OF HER MANY REGULAR CLIENTS.
initially in Porirua and then to Wairarapa, her interest in dog grooming grew and she investigated the training necessary.
Getting your dog groomed every six weeks helps reduce skin irritations, reduces allergies, helps your dog’s socialisation skills and general behaviour, and makes them feel relaxed. “If they know they are cared for, they will reward you with being a faithful, well-behaved companion.” Ria Yu Tian trained as a professional dog groomer in 2017. She grew up around animals in her homeland of the Philippines - dogs, cats, rabbits – she loved them all. When she moved to New Zealand,
W hen E v ol v ed P erformance was l ook ing for a new admin and p arts sp ecial ist – C hance coul dn’ t resist l iv ing the dream!
At her home in Moreton Road, Carterton, Ria has established a dog grooming salon for her canine clients. It’s light and airy with clean black and white tones which welcomes the dog and owner. Ria only deals with one dog at a time, so there is no anguish for the animal with other dogs around. Once groomed, they are rewarded with a playful romp in the fenced and private backyard. What’s not to like about this personalised service? Your pet will thank you for it.
F or her its al l ab out motorcycl es, Chance is thoroughly capable of lling the rol e and hel p ing grow the rap idl y ex p anding motorb ik e b usiness, E v ol v ed P erformance. C hance runs the b rand new retail store at the E v ol v ed site, which is now op en. C hance wants to create a sp ace where enthusiasts can meet/ greet and tal k b ik es. W ith the work shop nearb y, the hot sp ot for dropping o bikes, customers can v isit the retail store, rel ax , and enj oy al l the motorb ik e ap p arel , p arts, and motorcycl e b l ing. A true b ik er’ s hav en. T he retail showroom is warm, cl ad in redl ine p l ywood p anel l ing, with a comfy couch, and p l enty to l ook at. T he shop is ful l y customised and designed b y C hance and b usiness owner, H adyn K ennedy.
C hance has grown up around motorb ik es. H er father B ruce taught her ev erything she k nows and her mother C orrinne, staring as her numb er 1 fan. Chance’s rst bike was a 1 Kawasaki Z X R2 5 0 and she took p art in many races nationwide. T he cemetery circuit at W hanganui b eing her fav ourite. N ex t b ik e was a S uz uk i S V 6 5 0 which she’ s had a l ot of fun on. “ I t’ s a v ery forgiv ing b ik e.” H er T riump h D aytona wasn’ t so forgiv ing “ she’ s a b itch” b ut C hance has managed a l ot of successful racing on her. L atest b ik e is a b rand- new S uz uk i GS X R6 0 0 which C hance has customised into a race bike – her rst outing coming l ater this year. I n a mal e- dominated I ndustry C hance has managed to thriv e as a successful woman, doing what she l ov es whil e p assing her p assion and k nowl edge to other b ik e enthusiasts.
ALL MAKES AND MODELS WELCOME
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Ria Yu Tian - Certified Groomer 21 Moreton Road, Carterton Phone 06 3799 331 or 022 3446923 ria@parkandbark.co.nz
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