Cortney has been grooming since 1989. Graduated from North Jersey School of Dog Grooming and then worked in Mendham, Chester and of course Hackettstown. In 1996 became owner operator of Hastings Pet Center which closed in 2001 and then worked from her home in white township. In December 2009 Cortney decided to open shop again where she had a strong customer base who wanted her back in the area.