Episodes

In the first part we'll talk about how much training is going on in day to day life. Training doesn't just hapoen when a trainer sets it up. In the second part we'll talk about finding a trainer. I'm also …

In the first part we'll talk about having a Safety Policy and explaining to customers the many ways that a dog who is having trouble can get hurt. In the second part we'll talk about the business costs if a …

This week we'll be playing around with a made up example of when we aren't asking the right questions. We'll ask "do we need a better bucket?". In the second part I'll give you a brief introduction to a tool …

This week we're talking about our role as dog pros who are not veterinarians. Gathering clues about what behaviors are normal and abnormal and helping owners understand that their Vet may have some medications that can help t...

In the first part we'll talk about what consent is and why it's important. In the second part we'll talk about consent as communication. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/creatinggreatgroomingdogs/message

In the first part we'll discuss what we would do if were "in crazy land" and wanted to teach dogs to be aggressive for grooming and vet visits. What would we do if we "wanted" dogs to struggle and wiggle …

In the first part we'll go over some questions for owners to find out how their dog responds when they don't want ro be touched. In the second part we'll talk about some things for owners to do at home. …

This week we'll talk about why some people aren't ready to try to teach dogs to be good for grooming, vet visits, and home care. We'll talk about why forcing dogs to "get it done" is still so common. --- …

This week we'll talk about what we should try with Every Dog, Every Time, and in Every Situation. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/creatinggreatgroomingdogs/message

This week we're talking about answering questions with more questions and clue gathering. How does that work when we talk about a specific dog? --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/creatinggreatgroomingdogs/messa...

January is train your dog month. We'll be discussing what training is and how we can encourage owners to continue to train during their dog's lifetime. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/creatinggreatgroomingdo...

This week we'll talk about some puppies that I'm working with. In the first part we'll talk about breaking things into tiny steps and teaching about carriers. In the second part we'll talk about getting owners touching their ...

This week we're talking about patience and 3 strategies to help us be patient. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/creatinggreatgroomingdogs/message

This week we're talking about the importance of having a working knowledge of other dog professions. Learning more about how dogs are handled in veterinary settings, grooming settings, and training settings will help you find...

This week is for the owners. Have you ever said phrases like "He doesn't let me", "..but she doesn't like it", "I've tried everything", or "The last person told me something different". I understand how frustrating it can be....

This week we're talking about "Humane". What does it mean? How do we define int? How do we operationalize it? --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/creatinggreatgroomingdogs/message

This week we're talking about dogs who struggle and fight with us and why struggling and fighting with them makes things worse. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/creatinggreatgroomingdogs/message

In the first part we'll talk about my grooming appointment with a new puppy. In the second part we'll talk about adding touching to a training lesson. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/creatinggreatgroomingdog...

In the first part we'll talk about some things that owners can do at home. In the second part we'll talk about speeding up the process by naming and explaining what we're doing. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor....

This week we're talking about handling the pressure of getting perfect holiday trims on dogs with behavior issues. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/creatinggreatgroomingdogs/message

In the first part we'll talk about scratch boards aka nail boards and if they're a good idea. In the second part we'll talk about lifting dogs. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/creatinggreatgroomingdogs/messa...

In the first part we're talking about using wiggle breaks to reward still. In the second part we talk more about why standing still is difficult. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/creatinggreatgroomingdogs/mes...

This week we're talking about mixing methods and why I don't recomend it. We'll also talk about why Calm, Comfortable, and Cooperative is the foundation of any method that I'd encourage you to use. --- Send in a voice mess...

This week we're discussing consent, start behaviors, nose targeting, chin targeting and how it all relates to dog grooming. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/creatinggreatgroomingdogs/message