In the first part we'll talk about some ways to tell if a dog has learned to be afraid. In tge second part we'll talk about physical responses to fear. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/creatinggreatgroomingdogs/message
In the first part we're going to talk about habits. We all have some things that we do on auto pilot. Our dogs have habits too. Changing habits can be tricky. In the second part we're going to talk about tracking progress. How do you know if the dog is…
In the first part we'll talk about if dogs will misbehave or take advantage of groomers who are too gentle. In the second part we'll talk about observing how owners act with their dogs and what that dog is used to. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/creatinggreatgroomingdogs/message
This week we're talking about what owbers can work on. What do grooming and veterinary behaviors really break down to? It's an elaborate game of "Let me touch you all over with stuff". --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/creatinggreatgroomingdogs/message
In the first part we'll talk about where you can attend a live class with me this fall. In the second part we'll talk about setting up for safety before the dog walks through the door. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/creatinggreatgroomingdogs/message
Laat week we talked about reinforcement. This week we continue with talking about Punishment. What does it mean to punish a behavior? What exactly is punishment in behavior terms? --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/creatinggreatgroomingdogs/message
We're going to discuss what it means to have a behavior reinforced. What exactly is reinforcement? What makes a reward? What links a behavior to a reward? --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/creatinggreatgroomingdogs/message
In the first part we're hoing to be talking about the opposition relflex in dogs. In the secind part we'te going to talk about some of the safety equipment available to us. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/creatinggreatgroomingdogs/message
In the first part we're going to talk about calm comfortable and cooperative and then the second part we are going to talk about counterconditioning and desensitization and how that relates to calm comfortable and cooperative --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/creatinggreatgroomingdogs/message
In the first part we'll talk about how being Calm, Cool, and Collected is helpful when working with animals. In the second part I'll give a variety of examples. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/creatinggreatgroomingdogs/message
In the first part we'll talk about how this podcast can help trainers. In the second part we'll talk about the frustration that "the Average Joe" feels when they get conflicting information. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/creatinggreatgroomingdogs/message
In the first part we'll talk about what the cost could be if a dog or an owner is injured during grooming. In the second part we'll talk about the cost of an injured groomer. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/creatinggreatgroomingdogs/message
In the first part we're going to talk about the variety of ways that dogs heads get handled for grooming. In the second part we go over ways to teach dogs to be good for handling their head. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/creatinggreatgroomingdogs/message
In the first part we're going to talk about how our body language can help a dog be more relaxed because everything that we do is training. In the second part we're going to talk about how being more relaxed helps us have a safer work environment. --- Send in…
We're going to talk about some of the changes that are being made and some of the neat things going on in the dog world right now. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/creatinggreatgroomingdogs/message
We're going to start with a game of True or False. Next we'll talk about when business owners are uncomfortable and appologetic when their customer needs more than expected. I use an example from this week's brake job on my car. We'll also be doing our weekly action step that…
In the first part I'll try to answer some common questions about drying. Are dryers scary? Can we just let the dogs air dry? We'll talk about separating skills into smaller bits to determine what a dog is comfortable with. In the second part we'll talk about ways to make…
In the first part we're going to talk about "gut feelings" and "I just knew the dog was going to..." and how our brain is picking up on observations that we aren't always aware of. Learning how to define what you observed will help you spot it faster in the…
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 part we're going to talk about the…
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 people think. This weeks "Weekly Action Step" is to take time to…
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 hand to feel if a dog is loose or stiff.…
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 message: https://anchor.fm/creatinggreatgroomingdogs/message
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
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 about an outline for working on behavior change. I'm…
