
Creating Great Grooming Dogs
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Ep 217Why Isn't That Perfect Face Happening? Ep217
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 headsFor full transcripts, go to the audio episode on CreatingGreatGroomingDogs.comFor more info on all of my classes etc, go to https://link.content360.io/CreatingGreatGroomingDogsYou 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 programMaster Groomer Behavior Specialist(MGBS) diploma programWant to support the show? Buy Me A Coffee!Mentioned in this episode:May 4th MGBS StartThe MGBS program is through The Whole Pet Grooming Academy. Please follow this link for details! https://www.wholepetnh.com/diplomas/p/q841ezpqqpfvb61aarnve38em9zpgk-zchb7-4cpj7-zysd3-djrwn-cyyxf-8hcmnMGBS start date

Ep 216Counterconditioning and Desensitization Basics Ep216
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.comFor more info on all of my classes etc, go to https://link.content360.io/CreatingGreatGroomingDogsYou 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 programMaster Groomer Behavior Specialist(MGBS) diploma programWant to support the show? Buy Me A Coffee!Mentioned in this episode:May 4th MGBS StartThe MGBS program is through The Whole Pet Grooming Academy. Please follow this link for details! https://www.wholepetnh.com/diplomas/p/q841ezpqqpfvb61aarnve38em9zpgk-zchb7-4cpj7-zysd3-djrwn-cyyxf-8hcmnMGBS start date

Ep 215Grooming Those Senior Dogs Ep215
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.comFor more info on all of my classes etc, go to https://link.content360.io/CreatingGreatGroomingDogsYou 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 programMaster Groomer Behavior Specialist(MGBS) diploma programWant to support the show? Buy Me A Coffee!Mentioned in this episode:May 4th MGBS StartThe MGBS program is through The Whole Pet Grooming Academy. Please follow this link for details! https://www.wholepetnh.com/diplomas/p/q841ezpqqpfvb61aarnve38em9zpgk-zchb7-4cpj7-zysd3-djrwn-cyyxf-8hcmnMGBS start date

Ep 214The Bite Scale Ep214
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 ScaleFor full transcripts, go to the audio episode on CreatingGreatGroomingDogs.comFor more info on all of my classes etc, go to https://link.content360.io/CreatingGreatGroomingDogsYou 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 programMaster Groomer Behavior Specialist(MGBS) diploma programWant to support the show? Buy Me A Coffee!Mentioned in this episode:May 4th MGBS StartThe MGBS program is through The Whole Pet Grooming Academy. Please follow this link for details! https://www.wholepetnh.com/diplomas/p/q841ezpqqpfvb61aarnve38em9zpgk-zchb7-4cpj7-zysd3-djrwn-cyyxf-8hcmnMGBS start date

Ep 213Should You Always End on a Good Note? Ep 213
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.comFor more info on all of my classes etc, go to https://link.content360.io/CreatingGreatGroomingDogsYou 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 programMaster Groomer Behavior Specialist(MGBS) diploma programWant to support the show? Buy Me A Coffee!Mentioned in this episode:May 4th MGBS StartThe MGBS program is through The Whole Pet Grooming Academy. Please follow this link for details! https://www.wholepetnh.com/diplomas/p/q841ezpqqpfvb61aarnve38em9zpgk-zchb7-4cpj7-zysd3-djrwn-cyyxf-8hcmnMGBS start date

Ep 212Owner Q & A Ep212
We're gonna do some owner questions and answers, owner concerns, because as an owner, your dog has grooming and veterinary needs, and sometimes the communication breaks down because owners don't fully understand what we can and cannot do.And sometimes our pet professionals don't have good answers for your concerns. So we're gonna cover a bunch of common ones this week.For full transcripts, go to the audio episode on CreatingGreatGroomingDogs.comFor more info on all of my classes etc, go to https://link.content360.io/CreatingGreatGroomingDogsYou 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 programMaster Groomer Behavior Specialist(MGBS) diploma programWant to support the show? Buy Me A Coffee!Mentioned in this episode:May 4th MGBS StartThe MGBS program is through The Whole Pet Grooming Academy. Please follow this link for details! https://www.wholepetnh.com/diplomas/p/q841ezpqqpfvb61aarnve38em9zpgk-zchb7-4cpj7-zysd3-djrwn-cyyxf-8hcmnMGBS start date

Ep 2115 Positive Reinforcement Mistakes You Could Be Making Ep211
This week, we'll talk about five mistakes you could be making when you're trying to use Positive Reinforcement(+R).For full transcripts, go to the audio episode on CreatingGreatGroomingDogs.comFor more info on all of my classes etc, go to https://link.content360.io/CreatingGreatGroomingDogsYou 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 programMaster Groomer Behavior Specialist(MGBS) diploma programWant to support the show? Buy Me A Coffee!Mentioned in this episode:May 4th MGBS StartThe MGBS program is through The Whole Pet Grooming Academy. Please follow this link for details! https://www.wholepetnh.com/diplomas/p/q841ezpqqpfvb61aarnve38em9zpgk-zchb7-4cpj7-zysd3-djrwn-cyyxf-8hcmnMGBS start date

Ep 210What Does "Specializing In Behavior" Mean? Ep210
This week, we're talking about what it means to specialize. I hear many different versions, and I think it's a pretty exciting topic because I'm a geek, and that's what I like.For full transcripts, go to the audio episode on CreatingGreatGroomingDogs.comFor more info on all of my classes etc, go to https://link.content360.io/CreatingGreatGroomingDogsYou 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 programMaster Groomer Behavior Specialist(MGBS) diploma programWant to support the show? Buy Me A Coffee!Mentioned in this episode:May 4th MGBS StartThe MGBS program is through The Whole Pet Grooming Academy. Please follow this link for details! https://www.wholepetnh.com/diplomas/p/q841ezpqqpfvb61aarnve38em9zpgk-zchb7-4cpj7-zysd3-djrwn-cyyxf-8hcmnMGBS start date

Ep 209Calm or Learned Helplessness? Ep209
Sometimes a dog looks calm, but is that what’s really happening? Or could it be learned helplessness? Join me as I dive into this listener question and unpack the nuances between the two.Can I touch you? A pilot study comparing consensual and non-consensual human-dog touch interactionshttps://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0168159125000589"Choice and consent are critical welfare elements, especially in interactions between humans and animals. Dogs incorporated in therapeutic settings (therapy dogs) may encounter human touch interactions where they have limited control over their circumstances. The present study examined how forced and free-choice touch treatments during interaction with humans influenced the behaviour of therapy dogs and hypothesized that therapy dogs would display a higher frequency of stress-related behaviours during forced in comparison to free-choice touch treatment. "Old problem, new toolsOne of the psychologists who discovered learned helplessness returns to the topic to pinpoint the phenomenon's neurobiological underpinnings.https://www.apa.org/monitor/2009/10/helplessness"This is the illusion of control at the level of neurochemistry," Maier said.Taken together, the findings suggest that in the face of any stressor, the DRN activates the body's ancient stress responses, but if that stressor turns out to be controllable, the vMPC steps in and calms the DRN's response. "It's like the forebrain is saying, 'Cool it, brain stem, we have the situation under control,'" Maier said.Learned Helplessness Training Article by Nicole Wildehttps://wildewmn.wordpress.com/2019/01/09/learned-helplessness/For full transcripts, go to the audio episode on CreatingGreatGroomingDogs.comFor more info on all of my classes etc, go to https://link.content360.io/CreatingGreatGroomingDogsYou 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 programMaster Groomer Behavior Specialist(MGBS) diploma programWant to support the show? Buy Me A Coffee!Mentioned in this episode:May 4th MGBS StartThe MGBS program is through The Whole Pet Grooming Academy. Please follow this link for details! https://www.wholepetnh.com/diplomas/p/q841ezpqqpfvb61aarnve38em9zpgk-zchb7-4cpj7-zysd3-djrwn-cyyxf-8hcmnMGBS start date

The Groom Pod & Creating Great Grooming Dogs Behavior Chat!
bonusI had a great conversation with The Amazing Susy Scott on The Groom Pod. She's a friend and a Master Groomer Behavior Specialist. You can find The Groom Pod at https://www.thegroompod.com/ The video can be found at https://www.creatinggreatgroomingdogs.com/videos/groom-pod-cggd/For full transcripts, go to the audio episode on CreatingGreatGroomingDogs.comFor more info on all of my classes etc, go to https://link.content360.io/CreatingGreatGroomingDogsWant to support the show? Buy Me A Coffee!

Ep 208But Is It Kind? Ep208
Kindness is such a subjective word. How can we ensure that we're making kind decisions for the pets in our care and for our own pets? Because there are many pet owners listening to this podcast also.For more info, go to CreatingGreatGroomingDogs.comFor more info on all of my classes etc, go to https://link.content360.io/CreatingGreatGroomingDogsWant to support the show? Buy Me A Coffee!Mentioned in this episode:May 4th MGBS StartThe MGBS program is through The Whole Pet Grooming Academy. Please follow this link for details! https://www.wholepetnh.com/diplomas/p/q841ezpqqpfvb61aarnve38em9zpgk-zchb7-4cpj7-zysd3-djrwn-cyyxf-8hcmnMGBS start date

Ep 207Getting Your Boss Onboard Ep207
Episode 207. How do I get my boss on board? Geez, Chrissy. I like the show and I wanna do all these things, but I'm not self-employed and my boss isn't on board yet. So if you work for someone else, it may feel impossible to make these kinds of changes, but we're gonna talk about that this week, 'cause there are some great discussions that we can have with your boss.For more info, go to CreatingGreatGroomingDogs.comFor more info on all of my classes etc, go to https://link.content360.io/CreatingGreatGroomingDogsWant to support the show? Buy Me A Coffee!Mentioned in this episode:May 4th MGBS StartThe MGBS program is through The Whole Pet Grooming Academy. Please follow this link for details! https://www.wholepetnh.com/diplomas/p/q841ezpqqpfvb61aarnve38em9zpgk-zchb7-4cpj7-zysd3-djrwn-cyyxf-8hcmnMGBS start date

Ep 206The Coffee Table Game Ep206
This week, we are talking about a game that anybody can play with their dog to help them be more prepared for grooming and other types of care. It's super easy. Young dogs, old dogs, dogs with no issues, dogs with plenty of issues—this is easy stuff that anyone can do.For more info, go to CreatingGreatGroomingDogs.comFor more info on all of my classes etc, go to https://link.content360.io/CreatingGreatGroomingDogsWant to support the show? Buy Me A Coffee!Mentioned in this episode:May 4th MGBS StartThe MGBS program is through The Whole Pet Grooming Academy. Please follow this link for details! https://www.wholepetnh.com/diplomas/p/q841ezpqqpfvb61aarnve38em9zpgk-zchb7-4cpj7-zysd3-djrwn-cyyxf-8hcmnMGBS start date

Ep 205If He "Hates It" Why Do It More Often? Ep205
This week, we're answering the question "If he hates it, why on earth would you do it more often?" Oh, this is such a great question. We're gonna have so much fun covering this one because I think we hear that a lot from our owners, but we also hear that from the non dog trainers. A lot of dog pros who aren't dog trainers might also question this. So we're gonna break it down this weekFor more info, go to CreatingGreatGroomingDogs.comFor more info on all of my classes etc, go to https://link.content360.io/CreatingGreatGroomingDogsWant to support the show? Buy Me A Coffee!Mentioned in this episode:May 4th MGBS StartThe MGBS program is through The Whole Pet Grooming Academy. Please follow this link for details! https://www.wholepetnh.com/diplomas/p/q841ezpqqpfvb61aarnve38em9zpgk-zchb7-4cpj7-zysd3-djrwn-cyyxf-8hcmnMGBS start date

Ep 204Emotional Wellbeing in Pet Grooming Ep204
This week we're talking about why humane handling must be a priority for groomers, for owners. For veterinarians, we have to make humane handling a priority. And that gets tricky if we haven't yet defined what humane handling is.For more info, go to CreatingGreatGroomingDogs.comFor more info on all of my classes etc, go to https://link.content360.io/CreatingGreatGroomingDogsWant to support the show? Buy Me A Coffee!Mentioned in this episode:May 4th MGBS StartThe MGBS program is through The Whole Pet Grooming Academy. Please follow this link for details! https://www.wholepetnh.com/diplomas/p/q841ezpqqpfvb61aarnve38em9zpgk-zchb7-4cpj7-zysd3-djrwn-cyyxf-8hcmnMGBS start date

Ep 203More Than Just “Get It Done!” Ep203
This week we'll talk about how grooming is more than just getting it done. We'll talk about how we can tailor our grooming sessions to each and every dog. We often think that groomers either have to get the job done or refuse, and there's so much that happens in between those two choices. It's not black and white. It's not yes or no. There's a lot more tailoring that we can do. The Bitey End of the Dog: Chrissy Neumyer SmithFor more info, go to CreatingGreatGroomingDogs.comFor more info on all of my classes etc, go to https://link.content360.io/CreatingGreatGroomingDogsWant to support the show? Buy Me A Coffee!Mentioned in this episode:May 4th MGBS StartThe MGBS program is through The Whole Pet Grooming Academy. Please follow this link for details! https://www.wholepetnh.com/diplomas/p/q841ezpqqpfvb61aarnve38em9zpgk-zchb7-4cpj7-zysd3-djrwn-cyyxf-8hcmnMGBS start date

Ep 202Cooperative Care In The Real World Ep202
This week, we’re talking about cooperative care in the real world. What do we really need to focus on? This episode is primarily for trainers, but also for anyone who communicates with them. The grooming world has some unique challenges and specific goals that set it apart. We'll talk about Grooming as a Very Elaborate Stand Stay. The Bitey End of the Dog: Chrissy Neumyer Smith For more info, go to CreatingGreatGroomingDogs.comFor more info on all of my classes etc, go to https://link.content360.io/CreatingGreatGroomingDogsWant to support the show? Buy Me A Coffee!Mentioned in this episode:May 4th MGBS StartThe MGBS program is through The Whole Pet Grooming Academy. Please follow this link for details! https://www.wholepetnh.com/diplomas/p/q841ezpqqpfvb61aarnve38em9zpgk-zchb7-4cpj7-zysd3-djrwn-cyyxf-8hcmnMGBS start date

Ep 201Communicating for Pet Care: Finding Common Ground Ep201
This week we're talking about communicating with people. There's a human end to working with animals. We need to communicate with the owners. We need to communicate with other pet professionals, and if you're an owner, you need to communicate with everybody. So we're gonna talk about how we can best get everyone on the same page.For more info, go to CreatingGreatGroomingDogs.comFor more info on all of my classes etc, go to https://link.content360.io/CreatingGreatGroomingDogsWant to support the show? Buy Me A Coffee!Mentioned in this episode:May 4th MGBS StartThe MGBS program is through The Whole Pet Grooming Academy. Please follow this link for details! https://www.wholepetnh.com/diplomas/p/q841ezpqqpfvb61aarnve38em9zpgk-zchb7-4cpj7-zysd3-djrwn-cyyxf-8hcmnMGBS start date

Ep 200Behavior Cases Shouldn’t Be Frustrating Ep200
Working with behavior cases should not be frustrating. If you are frustrated working on behavior cases or working with dogs and pets who have difficulty with grooming, we will troubleshoot that this week.For full transcripts, go to the audio episode on CreatingGreat GroomingDogs.comFor more info on all of my classes etc, go to https://link.content360.io/CreatingGreatGroomingDogsWant to support the show? Buy Me A Coffee!Mentioned in this episode:May 4th MGBS StartThe MGBS program is through The Whole Pet Grooming Academy. Please follow this link for details! https://www.wholepetnh.com/diplomas/p/q841ezpqqpfvb61aarnve38em9zpgk-zchb7-4cpj7-zysd3-djrwn-cyyxf-8hcmnMGBS start date

Ep 199Let's Talk About Drying Ep199
Does your owner know why their dog needs to be dried? Why do groomers want to dry the dog? And then what kind of drying can we do? What kind of tools and techniques do we have? And let's also discuss if dogs are really afraid of drying? For full transcripts, go to the audio episode on CreatingGreat GroomingDogs.comFor more info on all of my classes etc, go to https://link.content360.io/CreatingGreatGroomingDogsWant to support the show? Buy Me A Coffee!Mentioned in this episode:May 4th MGBS StartThe MGBS program is through The Whole Pet Grooming Academy. Please follow this link for details! https://www.wholepetnh.com/diplomas/p/q841ezpqqpfvb61aarnve38em9zpgk-zchb7-4cpj7-zysd3-djrwn-cyyxf-8hcmnMGBS start date

Ep 198Repetition Ep198
This week we're talking about repetition. Why is repetition important to learning? Why is that something that we would want to use in dog grooming, and how can that help us in dog grooming? Find out this week.For full transcripts, go to the audio episode on CreatingGreat GroomingDogs.comFor more info on all of my classes etc, go to https://link.content360.io/CreatingGreatGroomingDogsWant to support the show? Buy Me A Coffee!#CreatingGreatGroomingDogs #DogGrooming #PetGrooming #DogTraining #GroomerLife #DogBehavior #PetSafety #GroomingTips #PetProfessionals #GroomingEducation #SafeGrooming #DogLovers #PetPodcast #DogBitesMentioned in this episode:May 4th MGBS StartThe MGBS program is through The Whole Pet Grooming Academy. Please follow this link for details! https://www.wholepetnh.com/diplomas/p/q841ezpqqpfvb61aarnve38em9zpgk-zchb7-4cpj7-zysd3-djrwn-cyyxf-8hcmnMGBS start date

Ep 197Scratch Boards: What They Solve & What They Don’t Solve Ep197
This week, we'll talk about scratchboards and the dog toys designed to help you file your dog's nails or help your dog file their own nails. We'll talk about what they're good for, what they're not good for, and why your groomer might give you the hard eye roll if you say you've been using one.Dog Nail Scratch Board File https://a.co/d/eo6mDLGDe' Vora Scratch Square Dog Nail Trimmer & File https://a.co/d/9pjlyQtFor full transcripts, go to the audio episode on CreatingGreat GroomingDogs.comFor more info on all of my classes etc, go to https://link.content360.io/CreatingGreatGroomingDogsWant to support the show? Buy Me A Coffee!You can watch episodes at youtube.com/@creatinggreatgroomingdogs#CreatingGreatGroomingDogs #DogGrooming #PetGrooming #DogTraining #GroomerLife #DogBehavior #PetSafety #GroomingTips #PetProfessionals #GroomingEducation #SafeGrooming #DogLovers #PetPodcast #DogBitesMentioned in this episode:May 4th MGBS StartThe MGBS program is through The Whole Pet Grooming Academy. Please follow this link for details! https://www.wholepetnh.com/diplomas/p/q841ezpqqpfvb61aarnve38em9zpgk-zchb7-4cpj7-zysd3-djrwn-cyyxf-8hcmnMGBS start date

Kayce Cover Behavior Chat
bonusTogether We're Better Behavior Chats! Welcome to a special bonus episode of the Creating Great Grooming Dogs show! In this installment of "Together We're Better Behavior Chats," your host, Chrissy, engages in a fascinating conversation with the amazing Kayce Cover from Syn Alia Training Systems.In this episode of Creating Great Grooming Dogs, Chrissy Neumyer Smith sits down with the renowned Kayce Cover, a friend, mentor, and pioneer in the field of animal training and cooperative care. Kayce shares her wealth of experience working with a diverse array of animals since the seventies, emphasizing the paradigm shift towards cooperative animal care in grooming and veterinary practices. The conversation dives deep into the philosophy of fostering trust and communication between groomers and animals, illustrating how understanding and adapting to each animal's unique needs can significantly enhance the grooming experience.Kayce introduces the concept of 'Perception Modification' and explains various techniques, including the use of specific sound cues, or bridges,' to communicate effectively with animals during grooming sessions. She emphasizes the importance of making grooming sessions a positive, stress-free experience for animals, detailing the profound impact of creating a calm and understanding environment on the animal's welfare and the groomer's ability to work efficiently and safely.Listeners will gain valuable insights into the practical application of these methods, understanding how even small adjustments in approach can lead to significant improvements in animal cooperation and reduce stress for both the groomer and the pets. This episode is a must-listen for groomers, trainers, vet professionals, and anyone interested in advancing the well-being of animals through compassionate and informed care practices. Here is a link to the blood drawing video that we discussed. Training With Kayce: Voluntary Swine Blood Collectionhttps://youtu.be/4uI8MDIOjDw?si=rW7WvxpsXjZnj45Ohttps://synalia.com/For more info about About Kayce https://synalia.com/kayce-cover-resume/For more information about Creating Great Grooming Dogs, go toCreatingGreat GroomingDogs.comFor more info on all of my classes etc, go to https://link.content360.io/CreatingGreatGroomingDogsWant to support the show? Buy Me A Coffee!

Ep 196Unseen Signals: Understanding Sudden Bites in Dog Grooming Ep196
This week, we'll talk about the "it came out of nowhere" bites. Some bites happen without warning, but what can cause that? What subtle warnings might have been missed? Now, whether you're a seasoned groomer or just starting out, this episode will give you some insights and help you have a safer, more understanding work environment. For full transcripts, go to the episode on CreatingGreat GroomingDogs.comFor more info on all of my classes etc, go to https://link.content360.io/CreatingGreatGroomingDogsWant to support the show? Buy Me A Coffee!You can watch episodes at youtube.com/@creatinggreatgroomingdogs#CreatingGreatGroomingDogs #DogGrooming #PetGrooming #DogTraining #GroomerLife #DogBehavior #PetSafety #GroomingTips #PetProfessionals #GroomingEducation #SafeGrooming #DogLovers #PetPodcast #DogBitesMentioned in this episode:May 4th MGBS StartThe MGBS program is through The Whole Pet Grooming Academy. Please follow this link for details! https://www.wholepetnh.com/diplomas/p/q841ezpqqpfvb61aarnve38em9zpgk-zchb7-4cpj7-zysd3-djrwn-cyyxf-8hcmnMGBS start date

Ep 195The Owner Who Doesn't Understand Ep195
We'll discuss how to talk with pet owners about the importance of safety in addressing behavior issues. This may be relevant to you if you're a pet owner or if your groomer has directed you here. Sometimes, conveying the significance of safety to owners who don't fully understand its relevance in addressing behavior and safety problems can be challenging.For full transcripts, go to the episode on CreatingGreat GroomingDogs.comFor more info on all of my classes etc, go to https://link.content360.io/CreatingGreatGroomingDogsWant to support the show? Buy Me A Coffee!You can watch episodes at youtube.com/@creatinggreatgroomingdogsMentioned in this episode:May 4th MGBS StartThe MGBS program is through The Whole Pet Grooming Academy. Please follow this link for details! https://www.wholepetnh.com/diplomas/p/q841ezpqqpfvb61aarnve38em9zpgk-zchb7-4cpj7-zysd3-djrwn-cyyxf-8hcmnMGBS start date

Ep 194When It’s Your Own Dog Ep194
Why can it be so much harder when it's your own dog? What makes it so different? There are some extra steps that we need to take when it's our own dogs. We have some blind spots, and sometimes, we get in our own way. We're going to explore some of those blind spots this week.For full transcripts, go to the episode on CreatingGreat GroomingDogs.comFor more info on all of my classes etc, go to https://link.content360.io/CreatingGreatGroomingDogsWant to support the show? Buy Me A Coffee!You can watch episodes at youtube.com/@creatinggreatgroomingdogsMentioned in this episode:"Groom S.M.A.R.T." https://www.wholepetnh.com/course-listing/p/hnttrhwcf56ktxk-d283x-dtgr5-hx69t-8899w-8y9rf-ma93e Modern Behavior & Handling for Groomers https://www.wholepetnh.com/course-listing/p/behavior-handling

Ep 193The "Hard" Dogs Ep193
What do you do with the really difficult cases? We're going explore that this week. What do you do when a dog is really, really "bad" for grooming when we already know everything about him. We've been grooming him for years and he's just not going to get better. What do you do?For full transcripts, go to the episode on CreatingGreat GroomingDogs.comFor more info on all of my classes etc, go to https://link.content360.io/CreatingGreatGroomingDogsWant to support the show? Buy Me A Coffee!You can watch episodes at youtube.com/@creatinggreatgroomingdogsMentioned in this episode:"Groom S.M.A.R.T." https://www.wholepetnh.com/course-listing/p/hnttrhwcf56ktxk-d283x-dtgr5-hx69t-8899w-8y9rf-ma93e Modern Behavior & Handling for Groomers https://www.wholepetnh.com/course-listing/p/behavior-handling

Stephanie Zikmann Behavior Chat
bonusTogether We're Better Behavior Chats! Welcome to a special bonus episode of the Creating Great Grooming Dogs show! In this installment of "Together We're Better Behavior Chats," your host Chrissy engages in a fascinating conversation with the incredible Stephanie Zikmann from The Holistic Grooming Academy! She is the renowned author of "The Magic of Holistic Grooming" and "A Teacher's Guide to Low-Stress Grooming."holisticgroomingacademy.comFor more info about Stephanie go to holisticgroomingacademy.comFor more information about Creating Great Grooming Dogs, go toCreatingGreat GroomingDogs.comFor more info on all of my classes etc, go to https://link.content360.io/CreatingGreatGroomingDogsWant to support the show? Buy Me A Coffee!

Ep 192Meds For Behavior Issues Ep192
We will talk about the controversy about using meds for animals who have difficulty with grooming. There are lots of strong feelings about this. I think that many groomers refuse to work with animals that are medicated. And then there are other people who really want the animals to be medicated.So we'll talk about where some of this bias comes from. This is not veterinary advice. I am not a veterinarian, and we will not list specific medications. We'll just talk about how many groomers feel about medications, and we'll give a little bit of a history lesson to see where that was coming from.For full transcripts, go to the episode on CreatingGreat GroomingDogs.comFor more info on all of my classes etc, go to https://link.content360.io/CreatingGreatGroomingDogsWant to support the show? Buy Me A Coffee!You can watch episodes at youtube.com/@creatinggreatgroomingdogsMentioned in this episode:"Groom S.M.A.R.T." https://www.wholepetnh.com/course-listing/p/hnttrhwcf56ktxk-d283x-dtgr5-hx69t-8899w-8y9rf-ma93e Modern Behavior & Handling for Groomers https://www.wholepetnh.com/course-listing/p/behavior-handling

Ep 191Train Your Dog Month Ep191
Episode 191. This week, we're talking about National Train Your Dog Month. So January in the United States is National Train Your Dog Month, and I wanna talk about a variety of dog training options out there for owners to explore and also talk about the idea that training is enrichment and it should be fun for people and dogs.For full transcripts, go to the episode on CreatingGreat GroomingDogs.comFor more info on all of my classes etc, go to https://link.content360.io/CreatingGreatGroomingDogsWant to support the show? Buy Me A Coffee!You can watch episodes at youtube.com/@creatinggreatgroomingdogsMentioned in this episode:"Groom S.M.A.R.T." https://www.wholepetnh.com/course-listing/p/hnttrhwcf56ktxk-d283x-dtgr5-hx69t-8899w-8y9rf-ma93e Modern Behavior & Handling for Groomers https://www.wholepetnh.com/course-listing/p/behavior-handling

Ep 190Warnings and Bites Ep190
Episode 190 Warnings and Bites. What is the difference between a dog giving you a warning and a dog trying to hurt you? I don't want you to think a dog can't hurt you. Maybe you think they're too small, old, or young. Any pet can hurt you. I also don't want you to think that maybe a dog missed. “You got lucky that he missed.” They rarely miss. So we're gonna talk about the difference between warnings and a dog that's trying to hurt you and why we, as professionals, should take warnings very seriously.https://www.dogstardaily.com/training/bite-scale https://www.wigglebuttacademy.com/post/ian-dunbar-s-dog-bite-scaleDogs Bite: But Balloons and Slippers Are More Dangerous by Janis Bradley https://a.co/d/9WRz2naFor more info go to CreatingGreatGroomingDogs.comFor more info on all of my classes etc, go to https://link.content360.io/CreatingGreatGroomingDogsWant to support the show? Buy Me A Coffee!Mentioned in this episode:"Groom S.M.A.R.T." https://www.wholepetnh.com/course-listing/p/hnttrhwcf56ktxk-d283x-dtgr5-hx69t-8899w-8y9rf-ma93e Modern Behavior & Handling for Groomers https://www.wholepetnh.com/course-listing/p/behavior-handling

Ep 189The 4 Stages of Learning Ep 189
There are lots of ways we can define learning. I think these 4 stages are going to be helpful. If you've ever wondered, well, we worked on it last time, why doesn't he understand this time? Or why does he need to practice this? There are lots of things that we can do better if we understand how dogs learn.This is the Creating Great Grooming Dog Show. I'm Chrissy Neumyer Smith. I'm a master groomer behavior specialist(MGBS), a certified professional groomer(CPG), a certified behavior consultant for canines(CBCC-KA), a certified professional dog trainer(CPDT-KA), a Fear Free certified professional(FFCP) in training and grooming, I'm an instructor at Whole Pet Grooming Academy, and I own Happy Critters in Nashua, New Hampshire, and this my friends and colleagues is the show where we talk about teaching dogs to be calm, comfortable, and cooperative for grooming in other types of care!For full transcripts, go to the episode on CreatingGreat GroomingDogs.comFor more info on all of my classes etc, go to https://link.content360.io/CreatingGreatGroomingDogsWant to support the show? Buy Me A Coffee!You can watch episodes at youtube.com/@creatinggreatgroomingdogsMentioned in this episode:"Groom S.M.A.R.T." https://www.wholepetnh.com/course-listing/p/hnttrhwcf56ktxk-d283x-dtgr5-hx69t-8899w-8y9rf-ma93e Modern Behavior & Handling for Groomers https://www.wholepetnh.com/course-listing/p/behavior-handling

Ep 188Is Punishment Necessary? Ep188
Episode 188, is punishment necessary? Is that something that we need to do to get our jobs done? Is that something that's going to be helpful? We'll explore that this week. This is the Creating Great Grooming Dog Show. I'm Chrissy Neumyer Smith. I'm a master groomer behavior specialist(MGBS), a certified professional groomer(CPG), a certified behavior consultant for canines(CBCC-KA), a certified professional dog trainer(CPDT-KA), a Fear Free certified professional(FFCP) in training and grooming, I'm an instructor at Whole Pet Grooming Academy, and I own Happy Critters in Nashua, New Hampshire, and this my friends and colleagues is the show where we talk about teaching dogs to be calm, comfortable, and cooperative for grooming in other types of care!For full transcripts go to the episode on CreatingGreat GroomingDogs.comYou can also watch this episode as a video on my website or on my YouTube channel youtube.com/@creatinggreatgroomingdogsFor more info on all of my classes etc, go to https://link.content360.io/CreatingGreatGroomingDogsWant to support the show? Buy Me A Coffee!Mentioned in this episode:"Groom S.M.A.R.T." https://www.wholepetnh.com/course-listing/p/hnttrhwcf56ktxk-d283x-dtgr5-hx69t-8899w-8y9rf-ma93e Modern Behavior & Handling for Groomers https://www.wholepetnh.com/course-listing/p/behavior-handling

Ep 187Desensitization, This Moment Matters Ep 187
Episode 187 Desensitization. What is it? How does it work? Why could it be helpful? What are a few reasons why maybe you haven't had good luck with it. That's what we'll be talking about this week.This is the Creating Great Grooming Dog Show. I'm Chrissy Neumyer Smith. I'm a master groomer behavior specialist(MGBS), a certified professional groomer(CPG), a certified professional dog trainer(CPDT-KA), and a certified behavior consultant for canines(CBCC-KA). I'm an instructor at Whole Pet Grooming Academy, and I am the owner of Happy Critters in Nashua, New Hampshire. And this, my friends and colleagues, is the show where we talk about teaching dogs to be calm, comfortable, and cooperative for grooming and other types of care.For more info, go to CreatingGreatGroomingDogs.comFor more info on all of my classes etc, go to https://link.content360.io/CreatingGreatGroomingDogsWant to support the show? Buy Me A Coffee!Mentioned in this episode:"Groom S.M.A.R.T." https://www.wholepetnh.com/course-listing/p/hnttrhwcf56ktxk-d283x-dtgr5-hx69t-8899w-8y9rf-ma93e Modern Behavior & Handling for Groomers https://www.wholepetnh.com/course-listing/p/behavior-handling

Ep 186Emotions And The "Why?" Ep 186
Emotions And The"Why?" Ep 186 Episode 186. Is it okay to talk about emotions and animals? Is it anthropomorphic to talk about emotions and animals? Where is the line, between what we see and the story that we build around what we see? And let's talk about emotions and what we observe this week. For more info, go to CreatingGreatGroomingDogs.comFor more info on all of my classes etc, go to https://link.content360.io/CreatingGreatGroomingDogsWant to support the show? Buy Me A Coffee!You're listening to the Creating Great Grooming Dogs show.[00:00:21] I am Chrissy Neumeier Smith. I'm a Master Groomer Behavior Specialist. I'm a Certified Professional Groomer, a Certified Behavior Consultant for Canines, a Certified Professional Dog Trainer. And I'm also the owner of Happy Critters in Nashua, New Hampshire, and an instructor at Whole Pet Grooming Academy.[00:00:38] So this week we are talking about emotions. I had an entirely different topic started off this week, but it kept circling back to feelings and emotions. And I really wanted to delve into that a little bit deeper before we get into a topic that makes some assumptions that we would be on all on the same page.[00:01:00] We're not going to be all on the same page. So I decided that I really needed to revisit this particular piece all on its own. We've talked about anthropomorphic before, , which is when we attribute human feelings and desires onto dogs or other animals without really thinking a little bit more basically, what is this animal trying to do?[00:01:21] So we as humans talk about emotions and feelings, but let me ask you this. Let's consider this. Are we always correct when we try to figure out the why of another person? Oh. Do we always understand why another person is feeling the way they're feeling? , are we good with that? Do we always get it right?[00:01:45] When we are interacting with another person using shared language, expressing thoughts and feelings, do we always get it right? Hmm, that's interesting, isn't it? do we? Another question. Are we always good at explaining the reason for our own emotions? Are we good at explaining the why of what we're feeling and how that's affecting the way that we're behaving today or yesterday or last week, right?[00:02:16] Are we good at that? This answer is going to vary from person to person. Some people will be really good at that. , others are constantly trying to work on it. And some are blissfully unaware, but here's something to consider. Ask someone close to you. Ask, maybe it's a parent or a sibling or a spouse or a child.[00:02:38] Ask someone really close to you. Maybe it's your best friend. Are you good at understanding their point of view when they're trying to explain something to you? Are you good at expressing your own point of view when you're trying to explain how you feel? What you're going to find is that most of us are not great at this.[00:02:56] We're not very good at figuring out the why of emotions and expressing those emotions and figuring out why we behave the way we do. We observe behavior in the humans around us, but we don't always understand the why. So why are we talking about this? It probably seems a little off topic, doesn't it? But how does this relate to dogs?[00:03:21] Yeah, but you thought I was getting off track here. Um, the way it relates to dogs is we observe behavior. We see what the dog is doing with their body, but do we always understand why they are doing it? Do we understand the feelings, the emotions being expressed through that behavior? We see the behavior, what is observable to us, but how many of us can correctly guess why the dog is doing it?[00:03:51] It's not easy. It's not easy. And as we just discussed, even amongst other humans, when we are trying to figure out what another human feels, what another human thinks, and they're literally trying to tell us, We're not good at it, it takes a lot of understanding of humans and of dogs to be able to figure out why a behavior is happening.[00:04:16] So, maybe it's not so easy. Maybe this takes a ton of time and takes a ton of effort and we aren't used to thinking about it that way. , I will say there was a point in my career when I would have described looking at dogs and what they're doing as I have a feeling about why he's doing it. I have a feeling about why he's doing it.[00:04:38] All right. I think many of us do that. I have a feeling. But here's the thing I was watching what the dog was doing. And now that I've really been training my eye to watch what they're doing and think about what they're responding to. Now I realized that I didn't have a feeling. I was noticing things in the environment, noticing things about a dog and what they were doing and maybe making correct assumptions, right?[00:05:07] Or making assumptions and maybe they were incorrect assumptions. But that's the tricky part. We're observing body language. We're watching. We're listening. Sometimes we're s

Ep 1856 Reasons Why Some Dogs Get Worse Every Time Ep185
Episode 185. Why do some dogs get worse about grooming time after time and they just keep getting worse? Shouldn't they eventually realize that it doesn't hurt them? Why don't they learn to just go with the flow? That's what we're gonna cover today in episode 185. The Six Reasons Why Some dogs get worse every time.For more info, go to CreatingGreatGroomingDogs.comFor more info on all of my classes etc, go to https://link.content360.io/CreatingGreatGroomingDogsWant to support the show? Buy Me A Coffee!Mentioned in this episode:"Groom S.M.A.R.T." https://www.wholepetnh.com/course-listing/p/hnttrhwcf56ktxk-d283x-dtgr5-hx69t-8899w-8y9rf-ma93e Modern Behavior & Handling for Groomers https://www.wholepetnh.com/course-listing/p/behavior-handling

Ep 184But We Touch Their Feet! Ep184
For more info, go to CreatingGreatGroomingDogs.comFor more info on all of my classes etc, go to https://link.content360.io/CreatingGreatGroomingDogsWant to support the show? Buy Me A Coffee!Mentioned in this episode:"Groom S.M.A.R.T." https://www.wholepetnh.com/course-listing/p/hnttrhwcf56ktxk-d283x-dtgr5-hx69t-8899w-8y9rf-ma93e Modern Behavior & Handling for Groomers https://www.wholepetnh.com/course-listing/p/behavior-handling

Ep 183The Customer Service Angle Ep183
For more info, go to CreatingGreatGroomingDogs.comFor more info on all of my classes etc, go to https://link.content360.io/CreatingGreatGroomingDogsWant to support the show? Buy Me A Coffee!This week we're talking about how to make owners happy. How do we make a living working on dogs with difficulty with grooming? Now, this is very much for the groomers, but this is also for owners to understand where groomers are coming from and for the trainers and for anybody else because our customer service angle in the grooming industry needs to be tweaked and needs to be changed.My example of a Safety Policy. "To provide the highest level of care for your pet, we have a safety policy. If at any time your pet gets nervous, anxious, scared, aggressive, or even overly silly, we slow down and help your pet to be comfortable and calm. It’s very important to us that the pets in our care are kept safe and stress-free. We use sharp tools and need to prevent injuries. We will work with your pet to help them feel comfortable. This will build a great experience for successful groomings for your pet’s lifetime. Your pet may not be groomed to perfection today. We will charge for the time that we spend working with your pet."Mentioned in this episode:"Groom S.M.A.R.T." https://www.wholepetnh.com/course-listing/p/hnttrhwcf56ktxk-d283x-dtgr5-hx69t-8899w-8y9rf-ma93e Modern Behavior & Handling for Groomers https://www.wholepetnh.com/course-listing/p/behavior-handling

Ep 182Science Based Training Ep182
This week we're talking about science-based training. What does that mean? Why is there a controversy and what do you need to know? You'll get my take on that this week.For more info, go to CreatingGreatGroomingDogs.comFor more info on all of my classes etc, go to https://link.content360.io/CreatingGreatGroomingDogsWant to support the show? Buy Me A Coffee!Mentioned in this episode:"Groom S.M.A.R.T." https://www.wholepetnh.com/course-listing/p/hnttrhwcf56ktxk-d283x-dtgr5-hx69t-8899w-8y9rf-ma93e Modern Behavior & Handling for Groomers https://www.wholepetnh.com/course-listing/p/behavior-handling

Ep 181Who Does The Teaching? Ep181
Who does the teaching? That's an interesting question, isn't it? So if we have a dog that has trouble with grooming, that has some difficulty, is showing some behavior that we do not want, is it the groomer who does the training? Is it a trainer, a behavior consultant? Is it an owner? Let's talk about all of our options this week.For more info, go to CreatingGreatGroomingDogs.comFor more info on all of my classes etc, go to https://link.content360.io/CreatingGreatGroomingDogsWant to support the show? Buy Me A Coffee!Mentioned in this episode:"Groom S.M.A.R.T." https://www.wholepetnh.com/course-listing/p/hnttrhwcf56ktxk-d283x-dtgr5-hx69t-8899w-8y9rf-ma93e Modern Behavior & Handling for Groomers https://www.wholepetnh.com/course-listing/p/behavior-handling

Ep 180Humane Treatment Ep180
This week we're talking about Humane Treatment. That whole idea of "I'm not hurting him.", "This needs to be done.", "This is really important." We'll talk about some of the humane aspects we must look at as groomers, veterinarians, vet techs, and owners.For more info, go to CreatingGreatGroomingDogs.comFor more info on all of my classes etc, go to https://link.content360.io/CreatingGreatGroomingDogsWant to support the show? Buy Me A Coffee! #dogtrainer #dogtrainers #dogtraining #dogpodcast #dogpodcasters #doggroomer #doggroomers #doggrooming #MasterGroomerBehaviorSpecialist #petstylist #petstyling #ccpdt #iaabc #apdt #cbcc #cpdt #fearfree #fearfreecertifiedprofessional #fearfreepets #positivereinforcementtraining #positivetraining #dogsofinstagram #doggroomersofinstagram #dogtrainersofinstagram #akcsafetycertifiedgroomer #dogbusiness #schoolforgroomers #holisticgrooming #wholisticgrooming #WholePetGroomingAcademyMentioned in this episode:"Groom S.M.A.R.T." https://www.wholepetnh.com/course-listing/p/hnttrhwcf56ktxk-d283x-dtgr5-hx69t-8899w-8y9rf-ma93e Modern Behavior & Handling for Groomers https://www.wholepetnh.com/course-listing/p/behavior-handling

Ep 179Where To Start Ep 179
This week, we'll talk about what you're supposed to do if a dog is worried. If a dog is scared if a dog is being aggressive or acting aggressively, what can we do? For more info, go to CreatingGreatGroomingDogs.comFor more info on all of my classes etc, go to https://link.content360.io/CreatingGreatGroomingDogsWant to support the show? Buy Me A Coffee! #dogtrainer #dogtrainers #dogtraining #dogpodcast #dogpodcasters #doggroomer #doggroomers #doggrooming #MasterGroomerBehaviorSpecialist #petstylist #petstyling #ccpdt #iaabc #apdt #cbcc #cpdt #fearfree #fearfreecertifiedprofessional #fearfreepets #positivereinforcementtraining #positivetraining #dogsofinstagram #doggroomersofinstagram #dogtrainersofinstagram #akcsafetycertifiedgroomer #dogbusiness #schoolforgroomers #holisticgrooming #wholisticgrooming #WholePetGroomingAcademyMentioned in this episode:"Groom S.M.A.R.T." https://www.wholepetnh.com/course-listing/p/hnttrhwcf56ktxk-d283x-dtgr5-hx69t-8899w-8y9rf-ma93e Modern Behavior & Handling for Groomers https://www.wholepetnh.com/course-listing/p/behavior-handling

Ep 178What Keeps Us From Modernizing? Ep178
Why do we get stuck in our ways? What keeps us from trying new things? We'll talk about it this week.For more info, go to CreatingGreatGroomingDogs.comFor more info on all of my classes etc, go to https://link.content360.io/CreatingGreatGroomingDogsWant to support the show? Buy Me A Coffee!#dogtrainer #dogtrainers #dogtraining #dogpodcast #dogpodcasters #doggroomer #doggroomers #doggrooming #MasterGroomerBehaviorSpecialist #petstylist #petstyling #ccpdt #iaabc #apdt #cbcc #cpdt #fearfree #fearfreecertifiedprofessional #fearfreepets #positivereinforcementtraining #positivetraining #dogsofinstagram #doggroomersofinstagram #dogtrainersofinstagram #akcsafetycertifiedgroomer #dogbusiness #schoolforgroomers #holisticgrooming #wholisticgrooming #wholepetgroomingacademy @happycrittersdogtraining @thewholepetgroomingacademyMentioned in this episode:"Groom S.M.A.R.T." https://www.wholepetnh.com/course-listing/p/hnttrhwcf56ktxk-d283x-dtgr5-hx69t-8899w-8y9rf-ma93e Modern Behavior & Handling for Groomers https://www.wholepetnh.com/course-listing/p/behavior-handling

Ep 177The Sticking Point Ep 177
This week we'll talk about where you may be getting stuck. You're trying to help the dog be Calm, Comfortable, and Cooperative(the 3C's) but it doesn't seem to be working the way that you hoped. You could be making a very common mistake.For more info, go to CreatingGreatGroomingDogs.comFor more info on all of my classes etc, go to https://link.content360.io/CreatingGreatGroomingDogsWant to support the show? Buy Me A Coffee!Mentioned in this episode:"Groom S.M.A.R.T." https://www.wholepetnh.com/course-listing/p/hnttrhwcf56ktxk-d283x-dtgr5-hx69t-8899w-8y9rf-ma93e Modern Behavior & Handling for Groomers https://www.wholepetnh.com/course-listing/p/behavior-handling

Ep 176The Stern "No" Ep176
A little word like "No" can bring up such strong feelings. This week I want us to step away from our feelings and have an objective conversation about what it means to use a stern "No".It is also now available as a video on YouTube https://youtube.com/channel/UC9UN5lbdF3qq3xI1Y2BHRzQFor more info, go to CreatingGreatGroomingDogs.comFor more info on all of my classes etc, go to https://link.content360.io/CreatingGreatGroomingDogsWant to support the show? Buy Me A Coffee! #dogtrainer #dogtrainers #dogtraining #dogpodcast #dogpodcasters #doggroomer #doggroomers #doggrooming #MasterGroomerBehaviorSpecialist #petstylist #petstyling #ccpdt #iaabc #apdt #cbcc #cpdt #fearfree #fearfreecertifiedprofessional #fearfreepets #positivereinforcementtraining #positivetraining #dogsofinstagram #doggroomersofinstagram #dogtrainersofinstagram #akcsafetycertifiedgroomer #dogbusiness #schoolforgroomers #holisticgrooming #wholisticgrooming #wholepetgroomingacademy @happycrittersdogtraining @thewholepetgroomingacademy Mentioned in this episode:"Groom S.M.A.R.T." https://www.wholepetnh.com/course-listing/p/hnttrhwcf56ktxk-d283x-dtgr5-hx69t-8899w-8y9rf-ma93e Modern Behavior & Handling for Groomers https://www.wholepetnh.com/course-listing/p/behavior-handling

Ep 175Is Patience Enough? Ep175
Episode 175 Is Patience Enough? Are you really patient with the dogs? Gentle, loving, and patient and still aren't seeing results? There are a couple of mistakes that you could be making. Find out more this week!An Example Of A Safety Policy"To provide the highest level of care for your pet we have a safety policy. If at any time your pet gets nervous, anxious, scared, aggressive, or even overly silly, we slow down and help your pet to be comfortable and calm. It’s very important to us that the pets in our care are kept safe and stress free. We use sharp tools and need to prevent injuries. We will work with your pet to help them feel comfortable. This will build a great experience for successful groomings for your pet’s lifetime. Your pet may not be groomed to perfection today. We will charge for the time that we spend working with your pet." This is not a legal document but it tells owners how we do business, what to expect, and starts conversations about behavior problems being safety problems. For more info, go to CreatingGreatGroomingDogs.comFor more info on all of my classes etc, go to https://link.content360.io/CreatingGreatGroomingDogsWant to support the show? Buy Me A Coffee!#dogtrainer #dogtrainers #dogtraining #dogpodcast #dogpodcasters #doggroomer #doggroomers #doggrooming #MasterGroomerBehaviorSpecialist #petstylist #petstyling #ccpdt #iaabc #apdt #cbcc #cpdt #fearfree #fearfreecertifiedprofessional #fearfreepets #positivereinforcementtraining #positivetraining #dogsofinstagram #doggroomersofinstagram #dogtrainersofinstagram #akcsafetycertifiedgroomer #dogbusiness #schoolforgroomers #holisticgrooming #wholisticgrooming #wholepetgroomingacademy @happycrittersdogtraining @thewholepetgroomingacademy Mentioned in this episode:"Groom S.M.A.R.T." https://www.wholepetnh.com/course-listing/p/hnttrhwcf56ktxk-d283x-dtgr5-hx69t-8899w-8y9rf-ma93e Modern Behavior & Handling for Groomers https://www.wholepetnh.com/course-listing/p/behavior-handling

Ep 174Using Distractions Ep174
Will using distractions make grooming easier or make grooming harder? What kinds of distractions could we use? Find out this week.For more info, go to CreatingGreatGroomingDogs.comFor more info on all of my classes etc, go to https://link.content360.io/CreatingGreatGroomingDogsWant to support the show? Buy Me A Coffee!Watch on YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9UN5lbdF3qq3xI1Y2BHRzQ #dogtrainer #dogtrainers #dogtraining #dogpodcast #dogpodcasters #doggroomer #doggroomers #doggrooming #MasterGroomerBehaviorSpecialist #petstylist #petstyling #ccpdt #iaabc #apdt #cbcc #cpdt #fearfree #fearfreecertifiedprofessional #fearfreepets #positivereinforcementtraining #positivetraining #dogsofinstagram #doggroomersofinstagram #dogtrainersofinstagram #akcsafetycertifiedgroomer #dogbusiness #schoolforgroomers #holisticgrooming #wholisticgrooming #wholepetgroomingacademy @happycrittersdogtraining @thewholepetgroomingacademyMentioned in this episode:"Groom S.M.A.R.T." https://www.wholepetnh.com/course-listing/p/hnttrhwcf56ktxk-d283x-dtgr5-hx69t-8899w-8y9rf-ma93e Modern Behavior & Handling for Groomers https://www.wholepetnh.com/course-listing/p/behavior-handling

Ep 173Start Button Behaviors Ep173
What are start button behaviors? Are they helpful for grooming? Are they difficult for groomers to use? Find out this week.For more info, go to CreatingGreatGroomingDogs.comFor more info on all of my classes etc, go to https://link.content360.io/CreatingGreatGroomingDogsWant to support the show? Buy Me A Coffee!It also now available as video on YouTube 🖥 https://youtube.com/channel/UC9UN5lbdF3qq3xI1Y2BHRzQ#dogtrainer #dogtrainers #dogtraining #dogpodcast #dogpodcasters #doggroomer #doggroomers #doggrooming #MasterGroomerBehaviorSpecialist #petstylist #petstyling #ccpdt #iaabc #apdt #cbcc #cpdt #fearfree #fearfreecertifiedprofessional #fearfreepets #positivereinforcementtraining #positivetraining #dogsofinstagram #doggroomersofinstagram #dogtrainersofinstagram #akcsafetycertifiedgroomer #dogbusiness #schoolforgroomers #holisticgrooming #wholisticgrooming #wholepetgroomingacademy @happycrittersdogtraining @thewholepetgroomingacademyMentioned in this episode:"Groom S.M.A.R.T." https://www.wholepetnh.com/course-listing/p/hnttrhwcf56ktxk-d283x-dtgr5-hx69t-8899w-8y9rf-ma93e Modern Behavior & Handling for Groomers https://www.wholepetnh.com/course-listing/p/behavior-handling

Ep 172Memory And Repetition Ep172
Episode 172 Memory And RepetitionThis week we're talking about memory. How we form memory from short term memory to long term memory and how repetition plays a part in that. For more info, go to CreatingGreatGroomingDogs.comFor more info on all of my classes etc, go to https://link.content360.io/CreatingGreatGroomingDogsWant to support the show? Buy Me A Coffee!#dogtrainer #dogtrainers #dogtraining #dogpodcast #dogpodcasters #doggroomer #doggroomers #doggrooming #MasterGroomerBehaviorSpecialist #petstylist #petstyling #ccpdt #iaabc #apdt #cbcc #cpdt #fearfree #fearfreecertifiedprofessional #fearfreepets #positivereinforcementtraining #positivetraining #dogsofinstagram #doggroomersofinstagram #dogtrainersofinstagram #akcsafetycertifiedgroomer #dogbusiness #schoolforgroomers #holisticgrooming #wholisticgrooming #wholepetgroomingacademy @happycrittersdogtraining @thewholepetgroomingacademy Mentioned in this episode:"Groom S.M.A.R.T." https://www.wholepetnh.com/course-listing/p/hnttrhwcf56ktxk-d283x-dtgr5-hx69t-8899w-8y9rf-ma93e Modern Behavior & Handling for Groomers https://www.wholepetnh.com/course-listing/p/behavior-handling

Ep 171Cats and Other "Non Dogs" Ep171
Episode 171 Cats And Other "Non Dogs"This week we'll talk about how the behavior principles on this show can be applied to other animals.For more info, go to CreatingGreatGroomingDogs.comFor more info on all of my classes etc, go to https://link.content360.io/CreatingGreatGroomingDogsWant to support the show? Buy Me A Coffee!#dogtrainer #dogtrainers #dogtraining #dogpodcast #dogpodcasters #doggroomer #doggroomers #doggrooming #MasterGroomerBehaviorSpecialist #petstylist #petstyling #ccpdt #iaabc #apdt #cbcc #cpdt #fearfree #fearfreecertifiedprofessional #fearfreepets #positivereinforcementtraining #positivetraining #dogsofinstagram #doggroomersofinstagram #dogtrainersofinstagram #akcsafetycertifiedgroomer #dogbusiness #schoolforgroomers #holisticgrooming #wholisticgrooming #wholepetgroomingacademy @happycrittersdogtraining @thewholepetgroomingacademy Mentioned in this episode:"Groom S.M.A.R.T." https://www.wholepetnh.com/course-listing/p/hnttrhwcf56ktxk-d283x-dtgr5-hx69t-8899w-8y9rf-ma93e Modern Behavior & Handling for Groomers https://www.wholepetnh.com/course-listing/p/behavior-handling