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.comFor more info on all of my classes etc, go to https://link.content360.io/CreatingGreatGroomingDogsWant to support the show? Buy Me A Coffee!

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.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'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.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'll talk about what we should try with Every Dog, Every Time, and in Every Situation. 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 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.comFor more info on all of my classes etc, go to https://link.content360.io/CreatingGreatGroomingDogsWant 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.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'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.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 patience and 3 strategies to help us be patient. 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 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.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, 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.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 "Humane". What does it mean? How do we define it? How do we operationalize it? 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 dogs who struggle and fight with us and why struggling and fighting with them makes things worse. 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!

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.comFor more info on all of my classes etc, go to https://link.content360.io/CreatingGreatGroomingDogsWant 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.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 handling the pressure of getting perfect holiday trims on dogs with behavior issues. 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!

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.comFor more info on all of my classes etc, go to https://link.content360.io/CreatingGreatGroomingDogsWant 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.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 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.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 discussing consent, start behaviors, nose targeting, chin targeting and how it all relates to dog grooming. 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 observing body language and gathering clues. 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!

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.comFor more info on all of my classes etc, go to https://link.content360.io/CreatingGreatGroomingDogsWant to support the show? Buy Me A Coffee!

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.comFor more info on all of my classes etc, go to https://link.content360.io/CreatingGreatGroomingDogsWant to support the show? Buy Me A Coffee!

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.comFor more info on all of my classes etc, go to https://link.content360.io/CreatingGreatGroomingDogsWant to support the show? Buy Me A Coffee!

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.comFor more info on all of my classes etc, go to https://link.content360.io/CreatingGreatGroomingDogsWant to support the show? Buy Me A Coffee!

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 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!

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.comFor more info on all of my classes etc, go to https://link.content360.io/CreatingGreatGroomingDogsWant 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 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! 

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.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 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.comFor more info on all of my classes etc, go to https://link.content360.io/CreatingGreatGroomingDogsWant 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.comFor more info on all of my classes etc, go to https://link.content360.io/CreatingGreatGroomingDogsWant 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.comFor more info on all of my classes etc, go to https://link.content360.io/CreatingGreatGroomingDogsWant 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.comFor more info on all of my classes etc, go to https://link.content360.io/CreatingGreatGroomingDogsWant 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.comFor more info on all of my classes etc, go to https://link.content360.io/CreatingGreatGroomingDogsWant 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.comFor more info on all of my classes etc, go to https://link.content360.io/CreatingGreatGroomingDogsWant to support the show? Buy Me A Coffee!

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.comFor more info on all of my classes etc, go to https://link.content360.io/CreatingGreatGroomingDogsWant 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.comFor more info on all of my classes etc, go to https://link.content360.io/CreatingGreatGroomingDogsWant to support the show? Buy Me A Coffee!

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.comFor more info on all of my classes etc, go to https://link.content360.io/CreatingGreatGroomingDogsWant 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.comFor more info on all of my classes etc, go to https://link.content360.io/CreatingGreatGroomingDogsWant to support the show? Buy Me A Coffee!

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.comFor more info on all of my classes etc, go to https://link.content360.io/CreatingGreatGroomingDogsWant to support the show? Buy Me A Coffee!

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.comFor more info on all of my classes etc, go to https://link.content360.io/CreatingGreatGroomingDogsWant 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.comFor more info on all of my classes etc, go to https://link.content360.io/CreatingGreatGroomingDogsWant to support the show? Buy Me A Coffee!

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.comFor more info on all of my classes etc, go to https://link.content360.io/CreatingGreatGroomingDogsWant to support the show? Buy Me A Coffee!

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 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!

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 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!

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 we're being effective will help us learn to be better problem solvers. 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!

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.comFor more info on all of my classes etc, go to https://link.content360.io/CreatingGreatGroomingDogsWant to support the show? Buy Me A Coffee!

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.comFor more info on all of my classes etc, go to https://link.content360.io/CreatingGreatGroomingDogsWant to support the show? Buy Me A Coffee!

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.comFor more info on all of my classes etc, go to https://link.content360.io/CreatingGreatGroomingDogsWant 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 week. http://www.behaviorworks.org/htm/downloads_worksheets.html 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!

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.comFor more info on all of my classes etc, go to https://link.content360.io/CreatingGreatGroomingDogsWant to support the show? Buy Me A Coffee!