Creating Great Grooming Dogs

In the first part, we'll discuss what we would do if were "in crazy land" and wanted to teach dogs to be aggressive for grooming and vet visits. What would we do if we "wanted" dogs to struggle and wiggle against us? In the second part, we talk about avoiding tunnel vision and thinking about the bigger picture.  For more info, go to  CreatingGreatGroomingDogs.com For more info on all of...

In the first part, we'll go over some questions for owners to find out how their dog responds when they don't want to be touched. In the second part, we'll talk about some things for owners to do at home.  For more info, go to  CreatingGreatGroomingDogs.com For more info on all of my classes etc, go to https://link.content360.io/CreatingGreatGroomingDogs Want to support the show?  B...

This week, we'll talk about why some people aren't ready to try to teach dogs to be good for grooming, vet visits, and home care. We'll talk about why forcing dogs to "get it done" is still so common. For more info, go to  CreatingGreatGroomingDogs.com For more info on all of my classes etc, go to https://link.content360.io/CreatingGreatGroomingDogs Want to support the show?  Buy Me A Co...

This week we'll talk about what we should try with Every Dog, Every Time, and in Every Situation.  For more info, go to  CreatingGreatGroomingDogs.com For more info on all of my classes etc, go to https://link.content360.io/CreatingGreatGroomingDogs Want to support the show?  Buy Me A Coffee!

This week, we're talking about answering questions with more questions and clue-gathering. How does that work when we talk about a specific dog?  For more info, go to  CreatingGreatGroomingDogs.com For more info on all of my classes etc, go to https://link.content360.io/CreatingGreatGroomingDogs Want to support the show?  Buy Me A Coffee!

January is train your dog month. We'll be discussing what training is and how we can encourage owners to continue to train during their dog's lifetime.  For more info, go to  CreatingGreatGroomingDogs.com For more info on all of my classes etc, go to https://link.content360.io/CreatingGreatGroomingDogs Want to support the show?  Buy Me A Coffee!

This week, we'll talk about some puppies that I'm working with. In the first part, we'll talk about breaking things into tiny steps and teaching about carriers. In the second part, we'll talk about getting owners touching their dogs.  For more info, go to  CreatingGreatGroomingDogs.com For more info on all of my classes etc, go to https://link.content360.io/CreatingGreatGroomingDogs Want...

This week we're talking about patience and 3 strategies to help us be patient.  For more info, go to  CreatingGreatGroomingDogs.com For more info on all of my classes etc, go to https://link.content360.io/CreatingGreatGroomingDogs Want to support the show?  Buy Me A Coffee!

This week, we're talking about the importance of having a working knowledge of other dog professions. Learning more about how dogs are handled in veterinary settings, grooming settings, and training settings will help you find like minded professionals to help you with your customers.  For more info, go to  CreatingGreatGroomingDogs.com For more info on all of my classes etc, go to https...

This week, is for the owners. Have you ever said phrases like "He doesn't let me", "..but she doesn't like it", "I've tried everything", or "The last person told me something different". I understand how frustrating it can be.  For more info, go to  CreatingGreatGroomingDogs.com For more info on all of my classes etc, go to https://link.content360.io/CreatingGreatGroomingDogs Want to sup...

This week, we're talking about "Humane". What does it mean? How do we define it? How do we operationalize it?  For more info, go to  CreatingGreatGroomingDogs.com For more info on all of my classes etc, go to https://link.content360.io/CreatingGreatGroomingDogs Want to support the show?  Buy Me A Coffee!

This week, we're talking about dogs who struggle and fight with us and why struggling and fighting with them makes things worse.  For more info, go to  CreatingGreatGroomingDogs.com For more info on all of my classes etc, go to https://link.content360.io/CreatingGreatGroomingDogs Want to support the show?  Buy Me A Coffee!

In the first part, we'll talk about my grooming appointment with a new puppy. In the second part, we'll talk about adding touching to a training lesson.  For more info, go to  CreatingGreatGroomingDogs.com For more info on all of my classes etc, go to https://link.content360.io/CreatingGreatGroomingDogs Want to support the show?  Buy Me A Coffee!

In the first part, we'll talk about some things that owners can do at home. In the second part, we'll talk about speeding up the process by naming and explaining what we're doing.  For more info, go to  CreatingGreatGroomingDogs.com For more info on all of my classes etc, go to https://link.content360.io/CreatingGreatGroomingDogs Want to support the show?  Buy Me A Coffee!

This week, we're talking about handling the pressure of getting perfect holiday trims on dogs with behavior issues.  For more info, go to  CreatingGreatGroomingDogs.com For more info on all of my classes etc, go to https://link.content360.io/CreatingGreatGroomingDogs Want to support the show?  Buy Me A Coffee!

In the first part, we'll talk about scratch boards aka nail boards and if they're a good idea. In the second part, we'll talk about lifting dogs.  For more info, go to  CreatingGreatGroomingDogs.com For more info on all of my classes etc, go to https://link.content360.io/CreatingGreatGroomingDogs Want to support the show?  Buy Me A Coffee!

In the first part, we're talking about using wiggle breaks to reward still. In the second part, we talk more about why standing still is difficult.  For more info, go to  CreatingGreatGroomingDogs.com For more info on all of my classes etc, go to https://link.content360.io/CreatingGreatGroomingDogs Want to support the show?  Buy Me A Coffee!

This week, we're talking about mixing methods and why I don't recommend it. We'll also talk about why Calm, Comfortable, and Cooperative is the foundation of any method that I'd encourage you to use.  For more info, go to  CreatingGreatGroomingDogs.com For more info on all of my classes etc, go to https://link.content360.io/CreatingGreatGroomingDogs Want to support the show?  Buy Me...

This week, we're discussing consent, start behaviors, nose targeting, chin targeting and how it all relates to dog grooming.  For more info, go to  CreatingGreatGroomingDogs.com For more info on all of my classes etc, go to https://link.content360.io/CreatingGreatGroomingDogs Want to support the show?  Buy Me A Coffee!

This week we're talking about observing body language and gathering clues.  For more info, go to  CreatingGreatGroomingDogs.com For more info on all of my classes etc, go to https://link.content360.io/CreatingGreatGroomingDogs Want to support the show?  Buy Me A Coffee!

In the first part, we'll talk about three steps. Step one- What is the complaint, problem, and/or issue. Step two- gather clues. Step three- make a plan. In the second part, we'll look at some examples.  For more info, go to  CreatingGreatGroomingDogs.com For more info on all of my classes etc, go to https://link.content360.io/CreatingGreatGroomingDogs Want to support the show?  Buy...

In the first part, will talk about if we "need to win" and what it means to have an adversarial roll with the dogs we're working with. In the second part, we'll talk about counterconditioning and desensitization, habituation, flooding, and how these techniques are different.  For more info, go to  CreatingGreatGroomingDogs.com For more info on all of my classes etc, go to https://link.co...

In the first part, we'll talk about Classical Conditioning and using treats to make things fun. In the second part, we'll talk about Operant Conditioning and using Positive Reinforcement to teach a dog that when they are correct they may be rewarded with a treat.  For more info, go to  CreatingGreatGroomingDogs.com For more info on all of my classes etc, go to https://link.content360.io/...

In the first part, we're going to talk about is "the customer always right" and then in the second part, we're going to talk about how long the average dog spends in grooming during their lifetime.  For more info, go to  CreatingGreatGroomingDogs.com For more info on all of my classes etc, go to https://link.content360.io/CreatingGreatGroomingDogs Want to support the show?  Buy Me A...

More restraint or time to sedate are two of the "go to" answers to behavior problems in the grooming industry. These are two extremes. In part one, we'll talk about adding more restraint and/or equipment to a stressed out dog. In part two, we'll talk about how sedating a dog doesn't address the behavior issue and that sedating isn't always a safe option.  For more info, go to  CreatingGr...