New Collaboration Between SBIE & The Barking Barber

With a steady focus on specialization and innovation, SBIE launches a new, dynamic partnership in the field of companion animal care. The Barking Barber, founded by Vasilis Portokalis, joins SBIE to offer students of the Pet Grooming program the essential skills they need for a successful career in the pet care and grooming industry.

For Vasilis Portokalis, pet grooming is not about bows and haircuts — it’s a matter of health. A graduate of the University of Piraeus in International and European Studies and fluent in three foreign languages, he went on to study Pet Grooming at Posh Pets of Spain and Hair of the Dog II, gaining professional training from top grooming academies abroad. Driven by a deep passion for animals, he founded The Barking Barber, a modern grooming studio that has become a reference point in the industry.

Through this seminar, SBIE students will have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in hygiene practices, grooming techniques, behavioral management, and basic pet first aid — all under the guidance of an experienced professional who combines technical expertise with genuine love for animals.

This collaboration reflects SBIE’s commitment to providing its students with real-world skills, direct access to the industry, and a complete, up-to-date educational experience.