Episodes

This week we'll talk about what's happening when we say things like "It's almost to the point where I can't get this dog done" and "I just couldn't get this dog done today". These statements tell me quite a bit …

In the first part I'm going to have you imagine yourself doing a nail trim while I walk you through the steps I would take. In the second part I'll talk about why I do it that way. --- Send …

In the first part we'll talk about some myths that groomers and owners may still believe. In the second part we'll talk about helping fellow groomers modernize. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/creatinggreatg...

In the first part we'll talk about where the "Bad Experience" may be happening or may have happened. In the second part we'll talk about matted dogs and preventing the "bad experience". --- Send in a voice message: https:/...

This week we're talking about the use of words and what to do if a dog doesn't know any useful words. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/creatinggreatgroomingdogs/message

In the first part we'll.talk about 100 episodes and what I've learned. In the second part we'll talk about how understanding a dogs comfort and range of motion can reduce unwanted behaviors. It's important for new groomers an...

In the first part we'll talk about dog owner responsibilities. In the second part we'll talk about some of the homework I give owners. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/creatinggreatgroomingdogs/message

In the first part we'll talk about Discipline. What it really means and is it useful in the grooming setting. In the second part we'll talk about the grooming worlds love/hate relationship with giving treats. --- Send in a...

Animal handling skills are super important but we can add training to our handling skills to teach dogs to be better for grooming. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/creatinggreatgroomingdogs/message

This week I'm talking adding training tech talk to what we do in the grooming room. What principles are we using? What is it if it increases or maintains a behavior? What is it if it decreases or lessens a …

In the first part we'll talk about pricing. Are "Handling Fees" a good idea? In the second part we'll talk about physical comfort and anatomy. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/creatinggreatgroomingdogs/messag...

This one is for the trainers and those of us who work with trainers. In the first part we'll talk about the new puppy or new dog with no known problems. In the second part we'll talk about the dog …

In the first part we're going to talk about the Crossover Groomer. Making the switch from "Get it done even though the dog has a behavior problem" to "Work on the behavior problem to get it done". It's a big …

In the first part we'll talk about how stress builds up. In the second part we'll talk about ways to calm a dog. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/creatinggreatgroomingdogs/message

In the first part we'll be talking about using the Scientific Method. In the second part we'll be plsying a game of "Opinion or Observation". --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/creatinggreatgroomingdogs/message

In the first part we'll talk about a puppy that I worked with on the grooming table this week. In the second part we'll talk about the training history of that puppy. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/creating...

In the first part we'll talk about working as a team and helping dogs win. In tge second part we'll talk about calming dogs if they become frightened and how to communicate that to owners. --- Send in a voice …

This week we're talking about keeping it simple. In the first part we'll talk about some basic steps to follow with every dog. In the second part we'll talk about using "Name And Explain" to help when a dog has …

In the first part we'll talk about good reasons for groomers to learn about behavior. In the second part we'll talk about good reasons for other dog pros to learn about the grooming process. --- Send in a voice message: …

This week we're talking about the many ways that dogs and humans can be injured during the grooming process and how that ties in with the need to address behavior issues. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/crea...

This week we're talking about the terminology of the measure of behavior change. Look at increasing, maintaining, or decreasing a behavior and assessing if you see a change or not. --- Send in a voice message: https://anc...

In the first part we'll talk about what to do when a dog is having trouble. In the second part we'll talk about making progress. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/creatinggreatgroomingdogs/message

This week we're talking about dogs when they're at home. What do their owners expect from them? What do their owners believe is going on at home, at the groomer, and at the vet. Why should we be asking? --- …

In the first part we'll talk about the advantages to gentle, kind, and patient handling. In the second part we'll talk about introducing our owners to the idea. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/creatinggreatg...