Episodes

This week we'll talk about handling fees. Do handling fees encourage owners to work on their dog's behavior problems? --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/creatinggreatgroomingdogs/message

In the first part we'll talk about the many reasons that dogs get noisy. In the second part we'll talk about the common things that we say that just add to frustration. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/creati...

In the first part we'll talk about dryers and why drying is important and not just a finishing touch like it can be for people. In the second part we"ll talk about how shaving or clipping a dog down is …

In the first part we'll talk about all of the things that I think about when I'm working with a dog who is new to me and has a history of "not liking it". In the second part we'll talk …

This week we'll talk about appropriate ways for dogs to show us, tell us, or express to us that they don't like something, are uncomfortable and/or want us to stop. The truth is that dogs need a safe way to …

In the first part we'll talk about three questions that we can ask to get a good idea about a dog's behavior. In the second part we'll talk about using that conversation to talk about our safety policy. --- Send …

In the first part we'll talk about adolescent dogs. They're not adults but they're not puppies either. In the second part we'll talk about the function of behavior and how knowing what happens directly before and directly aft...

In the first partwe'll talk about what we're seeing when we think a dog is stubborn, willful, or defiant. In the second part we'll talk about how that relates to reinforcement and punishment. --- Send in a voice message: h...

This week we'll talk about how waiting for a dog to stop struggling is different than working toward Calm, Comfortable, and Cooperative. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/creatinggreatgroomingdogs/message

This week I'll talk about a few dogs that I worked with this week and give you some examples of how I handle things. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/creatinggreatgroomingdogs/message

In the first part we'll talk about what Trigger Stacking is and why it's important for us to understand. In the second part we'll talk about some human examples. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/creatinggreat...

This week we're talking about how behavior problems can contribute to burn out, stress, injuries to dogs, and injuries to people. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/creatinggreatgroomingdogs/message

In the first part we'll talk about conferences and webinars. In the second part we'll talk about some training and behavior podcasts and thinking about grooming as a dog sport CCPDT lists courses approved for ceu's for the...

This week we'll talk about emotions. Do dogs have the same emotions that we have? Do we know? --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/creatinggreatgroomingdogs/message

In the first part we'll talk about what an owner gets out of working with their dog. In the second part we'll talk about what owners can work on at home. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/creatinggreatgrooming...

This week we'll talk about how we often want instructions to follow like a recipe when training is more of a flow chart. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/creatinggreatgroomingdogs/message

In the first part we're going to discuss the difference between an observable fact and the stories that we make up around them. In the second part we'll play a little game to identify facts and stories. --- Send in …

In the first part we'll talk about setting the mood and helping dogs be calm. In the second part we'll talk about using scents, pheromones, and calming music for dogs. If you want to try the iCalm calming music for …

In the first part we'll talk about how important trust is and how it's good for business. In the second part we'll talk about building trust. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/creatinggreatgroomingdogs/message

In the fist part we'll talk about the reality of sending a dog with a behavior problem to the Vet to be sedated for grooming. In the second part we'll talk about Behaviorists and what that means. --- Send in …

In the first part we'll talk about my Safety Policy. In the second part we'll talk about talking to our owners about changing policies. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/creatinggreatgroomingdogs/message

This week we'll talk about some middle ground between letting a dog go and pushing them through. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/creatinggreatgroomingdogs/message

In the first part we'll talk about what flooding is and the 2 possible outcomes. In the second part we'll talk about why that's helpful to understand. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/creatinggreatgroomingdog...

In the first part we'll talk about dog owners and where they can start. In the second part we'll talk about new years resolutions for groomers. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/creatinggreatgroomingdogs/mess...