Creating Great Grooming Dogs

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. 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 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 doing better than before? Is it the finished grooming that shows that we were successful? How can we count all of the tiny successes?  For m...

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.  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 s...

This week, we're talking about what owners 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".  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 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.  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!

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?  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!

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?  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 going to be talking about the opposition reflex in dogs. In the second part, we're going to talk about some of the safety equipment available to us.  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 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. 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...

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.  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 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.  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 Coff...

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.  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 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.  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 Coff...

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.  For more info, go to  CreatingGreatGroomingDogs.com For more info on all of my classes etc, go to https://link.content360.io/CreatingGreatG...

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.  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!  

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 relates to this week's content.  For more info, go to  CreatingGreatGroomingDogs.com For more info on all of my c...

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 the process easier.  For more info, go to  CreatingGreatGroomingDogs.com For more info on all of my classes etc, go...

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 future. In the second part, we're going to talk about the modern dog owner and how to help them find what they need.  For more info, go...

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 American Kennel Club's Canine Good Citizen test and how it directly relates to grooming and veterinary settings.  For more info, go t...

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 ask yourself "Did that help this dog be comfortable, calm, and/or cooperative?". Getting used to observing if w...

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. Try it 3 times with each dog you handle each day.  For more info, go to  CreatingGreatGroomingDogs.com For more info on all...

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.  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 Coff...

We're going to talk about two common training words that can cause confusion, frustration, and chaos in the grooming setting.  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 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 using Dr Susan Friedman's free pdf Behavior Toolkit. We went through part one of the outline today and will continue next...

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 dog gradually feel comfortable with what ever we're working with. For more info, go to  CreatingGreatGroomingDogs.com For more info on all of my classes etc, go to https...