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Episodes

Sept. 4, 2023

6 Reasons Why Some Dogs Get Worse Every Time Ep185

Why Some Dogs Get Worse Every Time Ep185 [00:00:00] Episode 185. Why do some dogs get worse about grooming time after time and they just keep getting worse? Shouldn't they eventually realize that it doesn't hurt them? Why don...
Aug. 26, 2023

But We Touch Their Feet! Ep184

Episode 184, but we touch his feet. We touch his feet, just like the trainer and the groomer. And the veterinarian said, why is this dog still having a problem? That's our question for this week. This is the Creating Great Gr...
April 25, 2023

The Customer Service Angle Ep183

This week we're talking about how to make owners happy. How do we make a living working on dogs with difficulty with grooming? Now, this is very much for the groomers, but this is also for owners to understand where groomers ...
April 14, 2023

Science Based Training Ep182

This week we're talking about science-based training. What does that mean? Why is there a controversy and what do you need to know? You'll get my take on that this week. CreatingGreatGroomingDogs.com Ep182 What Does Science B...
March 30, 2023

Who Does The Teaching? Ep181

Who does the teaching? That's an interesting question, isn't it? So if we have a dog that has trouble with grooming, that has some difficulty, is showing some behavior that we do not want, is it the groomer who does the train...
Feb. 26, 2023

Humane Treatment Ep180

This week we're talking about Humane Treatment. That whole idea of "I'm not hurting him.", "This needs to be done.", "This is really important." We'll talk about some of the humane aspects we must look at as groomers, veterin...
Feb. 18, 2023

Where To Start Ep 179

This week, we'll talk about what you're supposed to do if a dog is worried. If a dog is scared if a dog is being aggressive or acting aggressively, what can we do? Find the podcast on your favorite podcast host, watch at http...
Feb. 7, 2023

What Keeps Us From Modernizing? Ep178

Why do we get stuck in our ways? What keeps us from trying new things? We'll talk about it this week. Find the podcast on your favorite host or check it out on the website CreatingGreatGroomingDogs.com to listen or watch ther...
Nov. 30, 2022

The Sticking Point Ep 177

This week we'll talk about where you may be getting stuck. You're trying to help the dog be Calm, Comfortable, and Cooperative(the 3C's) but it doesn't seem to be working the way that you hoped. You could be making a very com...
Oct. 25, 2022

The Stern "No" Ep176

A little word like "No" can bring up such strong feelings. This week I want us to step away from our feelings and have an objective conversation about what it means to use a stern "No". Find the podcast on your favorite host ...
Oct. 18, 2022

Is Patience Enough? Ep175

Episode 175 Is Patience Enough? Are you really patient with the dogs? Gentle, loving, and patient and still aren't seeing results? There are a couple of mistakes that you could be making. Find out more this week! An Example O...
Oct. 4, 2022

Using Distractions Ep174

Will using distractions make grooming easier or make grooming harder? What kinds of distractions could we use? Find out this week. Find the podcast on your favorite host or check it out on the web site www.CreatingGreatGroomi...
Sept. 27, 2022

Start Button Behaviors Ep173

What are start button behaviors? Are they helpful for grooming? Are they difficult for groomers to use? Find out this week. Find the podcast on your favorite host or check it out on the web site CreatingGreatGroomingDogs.com ...
Sept. 23, 2022

Memory And Repetition Ep172

Episode 172 Memory And Repetition This week we're talking about memory. How we form memory from short term memory to long term memory and how repetition plays a part in that. Find the podcast on your favorite host or check it...
Sept. 13, 2022

Cats and Other "Non Dogs" Ep171

Episode 171 Cats And Other "Non Dogs" This week we'll talk about how the behavior principles on this show can be applied to other animals. Find the podcast on your favorite host or check it out on the web site CreatingGreatGr...
Sept. 6, 2022

Conferences Ep170

You don't need to be a groomer to go to a grooming conference. You don't need to be a ttainer to go to a training conference. There are some really great educational opportunities out there. Links from the show CCPDT.org for ...
Aug. 31, 2022

No Nonsense Grooming Ep169

What I think is a no nonsense approach may be different than what you think is a non nonsense approach. My version on connon sense handling may be different than yours. This week we'll discuss the differences. You can listen ...
Aug. 27, 2022

The Basics Ep168

This week we're talking about some of the basic principles that I go over in the show. If you're new to the show this will be a good place to start. If you're a long time listener this is a great review. For more information ...
Aug. 19, 2022

Change Is Hard Ep167

This week we're talking about change. When we're talking about dogs who have trouble being groomerd, who have difficulty with the grooming process, that's going to involve some training and training is all about changing how ...
Aug. 10, 2022

Preventing Tragedy Ep166

There is a video going around of a dog who died during a nail trim. We're going to break that down, talk about what happened, and talk about safety. If you'd like to watch the video here is the link. Please keep in mind that ...
July 26, 2022

Social Learning Ep165

What is social learning? How can it work against us and how can it work for us? Find out this week
July 13, 2022

Four Core Skills For Dogs Ep164

This week we'll talk about some skills that dogs need to know to be good for grooming. I broke them down into four categories.
July 8, 2022

The Business End Ep163

This week we're talking about the business end of grooming dogs with behavior issues. You might be thinking "Im not a groomer" or "I don't own a business" so I don't need to listen to this one, but this one is for groomers as...
June 29, 2022

Labels Ep162

Do labels really help us? What do we really see? What behavior do we observe?