Creating Great Grooming Dogs

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 those gorgeous faces. Once we understand how calm, comfortable, and cooperative changes everything about prep work. Then we can get those gorgeous heads
For full transcripts, go to the audio episode on CreatingGreatGroomingDogs.com
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You can also listen to this episode as a podcast on my website or anywhere you listen to podcasts.
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The full diploma program
Master Groomer Behavior Specialist(MGBS) diploma program

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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 cooperative during grooming.
For full transcripts, go to the audio episode on 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 podcast on my website or anywhere you listen to podcasts.
For more information about my classes-
The full diploma program
Master Groomer Behavior Specialist(MGBS) diploma program

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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
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 podcast on my website or anywhere you listen to podcasts.
For more information about my classes-
The full diploma program
Master Groomer Behavior Specialist(MGBS) diploma program

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Mentioned in this episode:
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This week, we're discussing the bite scale. Why do we need to know about the bite scale? We want to know if a dog is trying to hurt us or not, because many of these "bites" are actually warnings. So, we're going to dive into that this week.
Dr Dunbar's Bite Scale
For full transcripts, go to the audio episode on 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 podcast on my website or anywhere you listen to podcasts.
For more information about my classes-
The full diploma program
Master Groomer Behavior Specialist(MGBS) diploma program

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Mentioned in this episode:
MGBS start date

Should you always end on a good note? Ooh, I think we've all heard this one before, and the answer is, it depends. We'll talk about why “ending on a good note” isn’t always good training — and how to know when continuing actually makes things worse for the dog.
For full transcripts, go to the audio episode on 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 podcast on my website or anywhere you listen to podcasts.
For more information about my classes-
The full diploma program
Master Groomer Behavior Specialist(MGBS) diploma program

Want to support the show? Buy Me A Coffee!
Mentioned in this episode:
MGBS start date