Episodes

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. For more info, go to CreatingGreatGroomingDogs.com For more info on all of my classes etc, go to https://link.content360.io/CreatingGreatGroomingDogs Want to support the show? Buy Me A Coffee! #dogtrainer #dogtrainers #dogtraining #dogpodcast #dogpodcasters #doggroomer #doggroomers #doggrooming #MasterGroomerBehaviorSpecial...

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. For more info, go to CreatingGreatGroomingDogs.com For more info on all of my classes etc, go to https://link.content360.io/CreatingGreatGroomingDogs Want to support the show? Buy Me A Coffee! #dogtrainer #dogtrainers #dogtraining #dogpodcast #dogpodcasters #doggroomer #doggroomers #doggrooming #MasterGroomerBehaviorSpecialist #petstylist #petstyling #ccpdt #...

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 lists of classes for trainers AggressiveDog.com conference online and in person Sept 30- Oct 2 PetProClassic.com Sept 30- Oct 2 in person GroomExpo.com Sept 15- 18 in person NewEnglandGrooms.com Oct 6- 9 in person Pawsitiveed.com for online classes and summits WholePetNH.com...

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 to the podcast or watch the YouTube videocast my web site CreatingGreatGroomingDogs.com I also teach the Master Groomer Behavior Specialist Diploma Program at The Whole Pet Grooming Academy #dogtrainer #dogtrainers #dogtraining #dogpodcast #dogpodcasters #doggroomer #doggroo...

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 go to CreatingGreatGroomingDogs.com This podcast is also available as video on YouTube at the Creating Great Grooming Dogs Channel #dogtrainer #dogtrainers #dogtraining #dogpodcast #dogpodcasters #doggroomers #doggrooming #groomerlife #petstylist #petstyling #ccpdt #iaabc #n...

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 they feel about it and what they need to do.

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 this dog does not survive and the video is very upsetting. https://www.tmz.com/2022/07/26/petsmart-sued-pet-owner-claims-staff-suffocated-dog-nail-clipping/

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

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.

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 well as owners and other dog professionals. I want you to understand how a behavior problem can impact a business. You should not be losing money working on challenging dogs.

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

This week we're talking about teaching dogs a signal that tells us "Ready" or "Not Ready". Why can that be helpful- and why does it sound so crazy to us as groomers? Find out this week.

Want to learn more about dog grooming or about training? This week we're talking about some of the educational opportunities that you may not be aware of. Links mentioned ccpdt.org, iaabc.org, dogwise.com, fenzidogsportsacademy.com, tawzerdog.com, barkleigh.com, fearfreepets.com

This week we'll talk about when we "calm a dog down" or "jolly them up". What is the difference, why does it matter, and how do you pick one? Find out this week!

This week we'll talk about how behavior problems can be a source of burnout for groomers and what we can do about it.

This week I'm talking to the owners who want to help prepare their dogs for grooming. How do I talk an owner through this process? Find out this week!

This week I'm talking like I'm talking to an owner and the pros who work with them. How do I help owners understand the safety aspect of behavior issues? Find out this week

This week we're talking about kindness. Are we being kind? Would this dog think that we're being kind? How can thinking about kindness change our point of view?

True of False, the only way to teach a dog about grooming is by grooming them. Is that true? Is it false? Is there more to it? Find out in the first part. In the second part we'll talk about how itchiness affects behavior.

In the first part we'll talk about times when we may be thinking that "this doesn't hurt" but who gets to decide what hurts and what doesn't. Who get's to decide what's scary or what isn't. In the second part we'll talk about if we're causing pain, injuries, or fear. Want to learn more about behavior? My program is the Master Groomer Behavior Specialist program at Whole Pet Grooming Academy. It consists of four courses. Each course is eight weeks long. They are entirely online and include weekly...

This week I'll walk you through somd of my customer conversations. How can we help them understand how behavior affects the grooming process? Want to learn more about behavior? My Master Groomer Behavior Specialist program consists of 4 eight week courses. They are entirely online and include weekly zoom classroom time. The program is through The Whole Pet Grooming Academy, a liscensed post secondary trade school! For more information about this fully online course go to WholePetNH.com

This week we're talking about how vet's are noticing differences with the fear free trend and how it's affecting their customers. In the second part we'll talk about a specific doodle that I worked with this week. Article- https://stevedalepetworld.com/blog/fear-free-transforming-veterinary-medicine/ Fear Free link- https://fearfreepets.com/

This week we'll talk about routines and about being flexible. There are advantages and disadvantages to each of those.

Working with dogs is really hard work. How can our worries, and frustrations, or anger affect the dog on our table? And what can we do about it? Find out this week.