Episodes

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 and a great reminder for the experienced groomers.

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.

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.

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

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 that matter?

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

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.

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 the second part, we'll talk about some limiting beliefs that may be holding you back.

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.

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".

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.

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

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 trouble.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

This week, we're talking about how physical prompts, molding, and using touch to give a dog cues and information doesn't work well for off leash and hands free obedience but is the perfect tool for grooming, vet visits, and health care at home.

In the first part, we'll talk about helping our owners feel comfortable with new procedures and protocols. In the second part, we'll talk about what may be different for the dogs.

In the first part, we'll talk about the difference between when the dog is having trouble and when the person is having trouble. In the second part, we'll talk about some tips and tricks to help dogs be more comfortable.

In the first part, we'll talk about how important it is for owners to be able to work with and on their dogs. In the second part, we'll talk about introducing owners to the "3 C's" Calm, Comfortable, and Cooperative.

What difference does age make with behavior problems during grooming, vet care, and care at home? What should be be thinking about while working with puppies, adult dogs, and elderly dogs?