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Episodes

Jan. 19, 2021

Let Him Go Or Push Him Through? Ep114

This week we'll talk about some middle ground between letting a dog go and pushing them through.
Jan. 12, 2021

Flooding, Habituation or Sensitization? Ep113

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.
Jan. 5, 2021

New Years Resolutions and Starting Fresh Ep112

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.
Dec. 22, 2020

The skeptics guide to handling Ep111

In the first part, we'll talk about "energy" and how we can better describe what we mean. In the second part, we'll talk about "intuition" and what we're really observing.
Dec. 15, 2020

No Fight Means Good, Right?!? Ep110

This week we're talking about the dogs who aren't difficult to groom but are showing signs of stress. Is that a behavior problem? Do we need to work toward Calm, Comfortable, and Cooperative?
Dec. 8, 2020

To Talk Or Keep Quiet Ep109

In the first part, we'll talk about some myths about using your voice. In the second part, we'll talk about how using your voice can be a helpful tool.
Dec. 1, 2020

Cooperative Care and Force Free Ep108

In the first part, we'll talk about cooperative care and how it helps us in the long run. In the second part, we'll talk about what force-free means and how it's often misunderstood.
Nov. 24, 2020

What is Desensitization? Ep107

This week we'll talk about desensitization and sensitization. Are you making dogs more sensitive to something or less sensitive to something?
Nov. 10, 2020

The First Step Ep106

This week we're talking about the very first step of any training- Goal Setting. Why do we need a goal?
Nov. 3, 2020

"It's Almost To The Point Where I Can't Get This Dog Done!" Ep105

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 about what is...
Oct. 27, 2020

Walking You Through Ep104

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.
Oct. 20, 2020

Working With People Ep103

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.
Oct. 13, 2020

The "Bad Experience" Ep102

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". -
Oct. 6, 2020

What Do I Say? Ep101

This week we're talking about the use of words and what to do if a dog doesn't know any useful words.
Sept. 29, 2020

Some Tips For New Groomers Ep100

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 dog's comfort and range of motion can reduce unwanted behaviors. It's important for new groomers...
Sept. 22, 2020

What Do We Want Customers To Know And Be Doing? Ep99

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.
Sept. 15, 2020

Discipline And Cookies Ep98

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.
Sept. 8, 2020

Adding Training to your Handling Skills Ep97

Animal handling skills are super important but we can add training to our handling skills to teach dogs to be better for grooming.
Sept. 1, 2020

Adding Training Tech Talk To Grooming Ep96

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 behavior? Why does...
Aug. 25, 2020

"Handling Fees"? and comfort Ep95

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/message
Aug. 18, 2020

Assess The Dog And Keep The Goal In Mind Ep94

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 with a known problem.
Aug. 11, 2020

The Crossover Groomer Ep93

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 difference. In t...
Aug. 4, 2020

Stress and Calm Ep92

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.
July 28, 2020

Some Basic Science Ep91

In the first part, we'll be talking about using the Scientific Method. In the second part, we'll be playing a game of "Opinion or Observation".