If you've ever asked your groomer, "Why can't you make him look like the dog in the picture?" Or if you're a groomer, "Why aren't my grooms looking like those gorgeous faces that I see other groomers do?" This week, we're talking about why behavior is the key to getting…
This week, we're discussing counterconditioning and desensitization. Many groomers misuse these terms, thinking they can simply expose dogs to scary tools or procedures to make them less sensitive, but this often has the opposite effect. We'll explore how to properly implement these techniques to help dogs feel safe, comfortable, and…
This week, we'll talk about the special grooming needs of senior pets. Their physical and emotional changes, as well as the importance of adapting grooming techniques to accommodate aging pets. For full transcripts, go to the audio episode on CreatingGreatGroomingDogs.com (https://www.creatinggreatgroomingdogs.com/) For more info on all of my classes etc,…
We're gonna do some owner questions and answers, owner concerns, because as an owner, your dog has grooming and veterinary needs, and sometimes the communication breaks down because owners don't fully understand what we can and cannot do. And sometimes our pet professionals don't have good answers for your concerns.…
This week, we'll talk about five mistakes you could be making when you're trying to use Positive Reinforcement(+R). For full transcripts, go to the audio episode on CreatingGreatGroomingDogs.com (https://www.creatinggreatgroomingdogs.com/) For more info on all of my classes etc, go to https://link.content360.io/CreatingGreatGroomingDogs You can also listen to this episode as a…
This week, we're talking about what it means to specialize. I hear many different versions, and I think it's a pretty exciting topic because I'm a geek, and that's what I like. For full transcripts, go to the audio episode on CreatingGreatGroomingDogs.com (https://www.creatinggreatgroomingdogs.com/) For more info on all of my…
Sometimes a dog looks calm, but is that what’s really happening? Or could it be learned helplessness? Join me as I dive into this listener question and unpack the nuances between the two. Can I touch you? A pilot study comparing consensual and non-consensual human-dog touch interactions https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0168159125000589 "Choice and…
I had a great conversation with The Amazing Susy Scott from The Groom Pod. She's a friend and a Master Groomer Behavior Specialist. You can also listen to this episode as a podcast on my website or anywhere you listen to podcasts. For more information about my classes, go to…
This week we'll talk about how grooming is more than just getting it done. We'll talk about how we can tailor our grooming sessions to each and every dog. We often think that groomers either have to get the job done or refuse, and there's so much that happens in…
This week, we’re talking about cooperative care in the real world. What do we really need to focus on? This episode is primarily for trainers, but also for anyone who communicates with them. The grooming world has some unique challenges and specific goals that set it apart. We'll talk about…
This week we're talking about communicating with people. There's a human end to working with animals. We need to communicate with the owners. We need to communicate with other pet professionals, and if you're an owner, you need to communicate with everybody. So we're gonna talk about how we can…
Working with behavior cases should not be frustrating. If you are frustrated working on behavior cases or working with dogs and pets who have difficulty with grooming, we will troubleshoot that this week. For full transcripts, go to the audio episode on CreatingGreat GroomingDogs.com You can also listen to this…
Let's talk about drying. Does your owner know why their dog needs to be dried? Why do groomers want to dry the dog? And then what kind of drying can we do? What kind of tools and techniques do we have? And let's also discuss, are dogs really afraid of…
This week we're talking about repetition. Why is repetition important to learning? Why is that something that we would want to use in dog grooming, and how can that help us in dog grooming? Find out this week. For full transcripts, go to the audio episode on CreatingGreat GroomingDogs.com You…
This week, we'll talk about scratchboards and the dog toys designed to help you file your dog's nails or help your dog file their own nails. We'll talk about what they're good for, what they're not good for, and why your groomer might give you the hard eye roll if…
Together We're Better Behavior Chats! Welcome to a special bonus episode of the Creating Great Grooming Dogs show! In this installment of "Together We're Better Behavior Chats," your host, Chrissy, engages in a fascinating conversation with the amazing Kayce Cover from Syn Alia Training Systems. In this episode of Creating…
This week, we'll talk about the "it came out of nowhere" bites. Some bites happen without warning, but what can cause that? What subtle warnings might have been missed? Now, whether you're a seasoned groomer or just starting out, this episode will give you some insights and help you have…
We'll discuss how to talk with pet owners about the importance of safety in addressing behavior issues. This may be relevant to you if you're a pet owner or if your groomer has directed you here. Sometimes, conveying the significance of safety to owners who don't fully understand its relevance…
Why can it be so much harder when it's your own dog? What makes it so different? There are some extra steps that we need to take when it's our own dogs. We have some blind spots, and sometimes, we get in our own way. We're going to explore some…
What do you do with the really difficult cases? We're going explore that this week. What do you do when a dog is really, really "bad" for grooming when we already know everything about him. We've been grooming him for years and he's just not going to get better. What…
Together We're Better Behavior Chats! Welcome to a special bonus episode of the Creating Great Grooming Dogs show! In this installment of "Together We're Better Behavior Chats," your host Chrissy engages in a fascinating conversation with the incredible Stephanie Zikmann from The Holistic Grooming Academy! She is the renowned author…
We will talk about the controversy about using meds for animals who have difficulty with grooming. There are lots of strong feelings about this. I think that many groomers refuse to work with animals that are medicated. And then there are other people who really want the animals to be…
Episode 191. This week, we're talking about National Train Your Dog Month. So January in the United States is National Train Your Dog Month, and I wanna talk about a variety of dog training options out there for owners to explore and also talk about the idea that training is…
Episode 190 Warnings and Bites. What is the difference between a dog giving you a warning and a dog trying to hurt you? I don't want you to think a dog can't hurt you. Maybe you think they're too small, old, or young. Any pet can hurt you. I also…
