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Feb. 16, 2021

Ep117 Building A Trust Account

Ep117 Building A Trust Account

In the first part we'll talk about how important trust is and how it's good for business. In the second part we'll talk about building trust. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/creatinggreatgroomingdogs/message

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Feb. 9, 2021

Ep116 Vets and Behaviorists

Ep116 Vets and Behaviorists

In the fist part we'll talk about the reality of sending a dog with a behavior problem to the Vet to be sedated for grooming. In the second part we'll talk about Behaviorists and what that means. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/creatinggreatgroomingdogs/message

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Feb. 2, 2021

Ep 115 A Safety Policy and Talking To Owners

Ep 115 A Safety Policy and Talking To Owners

In the first part we'll talk about my Safety Policy. In the second part we'll talk about talking to our owners about changing policies. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/creatinggreatgroomingdogs/message

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Jan. 19, 2021

Ep114 Let Him Go Or Push Him Through?

Ep114 Let Him Go Or Push Him Through?

This week we'll talk about some middle ground between letting a dog go and pushing them through. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/creatinggreatgroomingdogs/message

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Jan. 12, 2021

Ep113 Flooding, Habituation or Sensitization?

Ep113 Flooding, Habituation or Sensitization?

In the first part we'll talk about what flooding is and the 2 possible outcomes. In the second part we'll talk about why that's helpful to understand. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/creatinggreatgroomingdogs/message

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Jan. 5, 2021

Ep112 New Years Resolutions and Starting Fresh

Ep112 New Years Resolutions and Starting Fresh

In the first part we'll talk about dog owners and where they can start. In the second part we'll talk about new years resolutions for groomers. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/creatinggreatgroomingdogs/message

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Dec. 22, 2020

Ep111 The skeptics guide to handling

Ep111 The skeptics guide to handling

In the first part we'll talk about "energy" and how we can better describe what we mean. In the second part we'll talk about "intuition" and what we're really observing. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/creatinggreatgroomingdogs/message

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Dec. 15, 2020

Ep110 No Fight Means Good, Right?!?

Ep110 No Fight Means Good, Right?!?

This week we're talking about the dogs who aren't difficult to groom but are showing signs of stress. Is that a behavior problem? Do we need to work toward Calm, Comfortable, and Cooperative? --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/creatinggreatgroomingdogs/message

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Dec. 8, 2020

Ep109 To Talk Or Keep Quiet

Ep109 To Talk Or Keep Quiet

In the first part we'll talk about some myths about using your voice. In the second part we'll talk about how using your voice can be a helpful tool. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/creatinggreatgroomingdogs/message

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Dec. 1, 2020

Ep108 Cooperative Care and Force Free

Ep108 Cooperative Care and Force Free

In the first part we'll talk about cooperative care and how it helps us in the long run. In the second part we'll talk about what force free means and how it's often misunderstood. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/creatinggreatgroomingdogs/message

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Nov. 24, 2020

Ep107 What is Desensitization?

Ep107 What is Desensitization?

This week we'll talk about desensitization and sensitization. Are you making dogs more sensitive to something or less sensitive to something? --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/creatinggreatgroomingdogs/message

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Nov. 10, 2020

Ep106 The First Step

Ep106 The First Step

This week we're talking about the very first step of any training- Goal Setting. Why do we need a goal? --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/creatinggreatgroomingdogs/message

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Nov. 3, 2020

Ep105 "It's Almost To The Point Where I Can't Get This Dog Done!"

Ep105 "It's Almost To The Point Where I Can't Get This Dog Done!"

This week we'll talk about what's happening when we say things like "It's almost to the point where I can't get this dog done" and "I just couldn't get this dog done today". These statements tell me quite a bit about what is happening. --- Send in a voice message:…

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Oct. 27, 2020

Ep104 Walking You Through

Ep104 Walking You Through

In the first part I'm going to have you imagine yourself doing a nail trim while I walk you through the steps I would take. In the second part I'll talk about why I do it that way. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/creatinggreatgroomingdogs/message

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Oct. 20, 2020

Ep103 Working With People

Ep103 Working With People

In the first part we'll talk about some myths that groomers and owners may still believe. In the second part we'll talk about helping fellow groomers modernize. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/creatinggreatgroomingdogs/message

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Oct. 13, 2020

Ep102 The "Bad Experience"

Ep102 The "Bad Experience"

In the first part we'll talk about where the "Bad Experience" may be happening or may have happened. In the second part we'll talk about matted dogs and preventing the "bad experience". --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/creatinggreatgroomingdogs/message

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Oct. 6, 2020

Ep101 What Do I Say?

Ep101 What Do I Say?

This week we're talking about the use of words and what to do if a dog doesn't know any useful words. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/creatinggreatgroomingdogs/message

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Sept. 29, 2020

Ep100 Some Tips For New Groomers

Ep100 Some Tips For New Groomers

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 dogs comfort and range of motion can reduce unwanted behaviors. It's important for new groomers and a great reminder for the experienced groomers. --- Send in a voice…

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Sept. 22, 2020

Ep99 What Do We Want Customers To Know And Be Doing?

Ep99 What Do We Want Customers To Know And Be Doing?

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. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/creatinggreatgroomingdogs/message

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Sept. 15, 2020

Ep98 Discipline And Cookies

Ep98 Discipline And Cookies

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. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/creatinggreatgroomingdogs/message

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Sept. 8, 2020

Ep97 Adding Training to your Handling Skills

Ep97 Adding Training to your Handling Skills

Animal handling skills are super important but we can add training to our handling skills to teach dogs to be better for grooming. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/creatinggreatgroomingdogs/message

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Sept. 1, 2020

Ep96 Adding Training Tech Talk To Grooming

Ep96 Adding Training Tech Talk To 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? --- Send in a voice…

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Aug. 25, 2020

Ep95 "Handling Fees"? and comfort.

Ep95 "Handling Fees"? and comfort.

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

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Aug. 18, 2020

Ep94 Assess The Dog And Keep The Goal In Mind

Ep94 Assess The Dog And Keep The Goal In Mind

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. --- Send in a voice message:…

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