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Episodes

April 16, 2019

Treating Grooming Like A Dog Sport Ep27

In the first part, we're going to talk about how trainers are kinda being thrown under the bus because we want dogs to be well trained but we haven't given trainers a whole lot of information about what we need. In the second...
April 9, 2019

Owner Responsibilities and Shaving Dogs Ep26

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 p...
April 2, 2019

Inspiring Other To Try New Methods and Types of Touching Ep25

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...
March 26, 2019

Fear and a Safety Policy Ep24

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.
March 19, 2019

Two Common Training Words To Avoid Ep23

We're going to talk about two common training words that can cause confusion, frustration, and chaos in the grooming setting.
March 12, 2019

Grooming Equipment and Behavior Change Outline Ep22

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 talk ...
March 5, 2019

Body Language and Comfort Zones Ep21

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 to help a...
Feb. 26, 2019

Developmental Phases Ep20

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.
Feb. 19, 2019

Podcast Review and Examples Ep19

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.
Feb. 12, 2019

Dominant Dogs and Nervous Dogs Ep18

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.
Feb. 5, 2019

Nail Trimming Ep17

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.
Jan. 29, 2019

A few Seconds Of Truly Still Ep16

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 for the grooming setting.
Jan. 22, 2019

The Training Goal Ep15

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 t...
Jan. 15, 2019

Don't Try To Be Everything For Everyone Ep14

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.
Jan. 8, 2019

One Millimeter From Disaster Ep13

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.
Jan. 2, 2019

Communicating With The Dogs Ep12

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.
Dec. 26, 2018

Using Humor and Being In Charge Ep11

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 In Charge" looks like.
Dec. 18, 2018

How Do You Use Rewards With a Dog Who's a "Jerk?" Ep10

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.
Dec. 11, 2018

How Training Affects Your Wallet Ep9

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.
Dec. 4, 2018

Can A Dog Just Not Be Ready? Ep8

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.
Nov. 27, 2018

The "Posable Action Figure" Ep7

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. CreatingGreatGroomingDogs.com f...
Nov. 20, 2018

Food In Training Ep6

Part one is about using food in training. Part two is about being thankful for our modern educational oportunities. For more info, go to CreatingGreatGroomingDogs.com For more info on all of my classes etc, go to https://link...
Nov. 13, 2018

Bijou's Law, Grooming Behaviors Transfer to Vet Visits Ep5

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. For more info, go to CreatingGreatGroomingDogs.com For more info on all of my clas...
Nov. 5, 2018

The Four Quadrants Ep4

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. For more info, go to CreatingGreatGroomingDogs.com For more info on all of my classes ...