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April 9, 2019

Episode 26 Owner Responsibilities and Shaving Dogs

In the first part we're going to talk about the owner's responsibilities with training and keeping everyone safe from their dog. In the second part we're going to discuss shaving dogs because shaving isn't as easy as many peo...

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April 2, 2019

Episode 25 Inspiring Other To Try New Methods and Types of Touching

In the first part we'll talk about inspiring and encouraging others to try new methods. In the second part we'll talk about some types of touching to work on. We'll also talk about this week's "Weekly Action Step"- using your...

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March 26, 2019

Episode 24 Fear and a Safety Policy

In the first part we're talking about being scared, startled, and spooked. In the second part we'll talk about if we need a training plan for every dog and talk about having a safety policy. --- Send in a voice …

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March 19, 2019

Episode 23 Two Common Training Words To Avoid

We're going to talk about two common training words that can cause confusion, frustration, and chaos in the grooming setting. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/creatinggreatgroomingdogs/message

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March 12, 2019

Episode 22 Grooming Equipment and Behavior Change Outline

In the first part we'll talk a bit about the use grooming loops, tables, crates, and tubs and why trainers need to know about the use of this equipment before they work with grooming problems. In the second part we'll …

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March 5, 2019

Episode 21 Body Language and Comfort Zones

In the first part we'll talk about body language that you can feel in your hand while grooming and not try to rely on watching faces and whole bodies. In the second part we'll talk about expanding the comfort zone …

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Feb. 26, 2019

Episode 20 Developmental Phases

In part one we'll talk about how pups grow up. In part two we'll talk about fear imprint stages and we'll talk about aging. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/creatinggreatgroomingdogs/message

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Feb. 19, 2019

Episode 19 Podcast Review and Examples

In the first part we'll review some of the topics for this podcast. In the second part I'll give some examples of dogs that I'm working with. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/creatinggreatgroomingdogs/message

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Feb. 12, 2019

Episode 18 Dominant Dogs and Nervous Dogs

In part one we'll talk about what dominance is and if it plays a role in grooming and vet situations. In part two we'll talk about nervous dogs. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/creatinggreatgroomingdogs/mess...

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Feb. 5, 2019

Episode 17 Nail Trimming

In part one we'll talk about why nail trimming is important for a dog's health. Part two is about figuring out what part of nail trimming is a dog having trouble with. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/creatin...

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Jan. 29, 2019

Episode 16 A few Seconds Of Truly Still

In part one we're going to talk about how we can teach a dog to be truly still for a few seconds by using a countdown. In part two we'll we'll talk about how food isn't always a great option …

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Jan. 22, 2019

Episode 15 The Training Goal

In the first part we'll talk about what the training goal is. You can't reach a goal that you haven't defined. In the second part we'll talk about how good behavior starts at home. Getting owners playing with and handling …

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Jan. 15, 2019

Episode 14 Don't Try To Be Everything For Everyone

In part one we'll talk about the variety of professions and people in the dog world. In part two we'll talk about helping owners find the right pro and how that helps your business. --- Send in a voice message: …

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Jan. 8, 2019

Episode 13 One Millimeter From Disaster

In part one we'll talk about how grooming is always one millimeter from disaster and how training can address that. In part two we'll break down how to work on loud noises. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/cr...

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Jan. 2, 2019

Episode 12 Communicating With The Dogs

Encouraging what you want and building new skills takes some communication. In part one we talk about naming and explaining what we're doing. In part two we talk about reward markers. --- Send in a voice message: https://a...

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Dec. 26, 2018

Episode 11 Using Humor and Being In Charge

In part 1 we'll talk about using humor and stories with people and how it helps us to learn and teach. Part 2 is about the difference between "Don't Fight Me" and " Be Good With Me" and what "Being …

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Dec. 19, 2018

Episode 10 How do you use rewards with a dog who's a jerk,?

In part one we'll be discussing the question of how to use rewards with dogs who have issues. In part two we'll talk about how to set the mood and make changes in the environment to help a dog. --- …

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Dec. 11, 2018

Episode 9 How Training Affects Your Wallet

In the first part we'll talk about how good training affects your wallet. In the second part we'll discuss if most dogs have trouble with grooming. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/creatinggreatgroomingdogs/m...

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Dec. 5, 2018

Episode 8 Can A Dog Just Not Be Ready?

In the first part we'll talk about how dogs sometimes aren't ready for us to do something yet but that doesn't mean a refusal. In the second part we'll talk about some common owner mistakes. --- Send in a voice …

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Nov. 27, 2018

Episode 7 The "Posable Action Figure"

In part 1 we'll be giving Calm and Cooperative Behavior the snazzy new name "Posable Action Figure". In part 2 we'll talk about talking to customers and using some of these skills on the table. --- Send in a voice …

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Nov. 20, 2018

Episode 6 Food In Training

Part one is about using food in training. Part two is about being thankful for our modern educational oportunities. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/creatinggreatgroomingdogs/message

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Nov. 13, 2018

Episode 5 Bijou's Law, Grooming Behaviors tranfer to Vet Visits

In part 1 we'll talk about Bijou's Law and how it's all about Safety. In part 2 we'll talk about Grooming Behaviors transfering to Vet Visits. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/creatinggreatgroomingdogs/messag...

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Nov. 5, 2018

Episode 4 The Four Quadrants

In this episode we'll talk about being openminded about training methods and I'll give an over view of the 4 quadrants of behavior change. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/creatinggreatgroomingdogs/message

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Oct. 29, 2018

Episode 3 Fear and Halloween

This episode is about fear snd the way a body responds to it. I give a bunch of human examples from my time scaring people at haunted houses. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/creatinggreatgroomingdogs/message

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