Creating Great Grooming Dogs

Why 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 fa

Counterconditioning 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 t

Grooming 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

The 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 "bite

Should 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 alwa

Owner 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 d

5 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 Crea

What 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

Calm 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

The Groom Pod & Creating Great Grooming Dogs Behavior Chat!

I 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://ww

But 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 li

Getting 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 i

The 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 dog

If 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 coverin

Emotional 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 get

More 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

Cooperative 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 com

Communicating 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

Behavior 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

Let'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