Creating Great Grooming Dogs

In the first part, we'll be talking about using the Scientific Method. In the second part, we'll be playing a game of "Opinion or Observation". 

In the first part, we'll talk about a puppy that I worked with on the grooming table this week. In the second part, we'll talk about the training history of that puppy. 

In the first part, we'll talk about working as a team and helping dogs win. In the second part, we'll talk about calming dogs if they become frightened and how to communicate that to owners.

This week we're talking about keeping it simple. In the first part, we'll talk about some basic steps to follow with every dog. In the second part, we'll talk about using "Name And Explain" to help w…

In the first part, we'll talk about good reasons for groomers to learn about behavior. In the second part, we'll talk about good reasons for other dog pros to learn about the grooming process.

This week we're talking about the many ways that dogs and humans can be injured during the grooming process and how that ties in with the need to address behavior issues.

This week, we're talking about the terminology of the measure of behavior change. Look at increasing, maintaining, or decreasing a behavior and assessing if you see a change or not. 

In the first part, we'll talk about what to do when a dog is having trouble. In the second part,we'll talk about making progress. 

This week, we're talking about dogs when they're at home. What do their owners expect from them? What do their owners believe is going on at home, at the groomer, and at the vet. Why should we be ask…

In the first part, we'll talk about the advantages to gentle, kind, and patient handling. In the second part, we'll talk about introducing our owners to the idea. 

This week, we're talking about how physical prompts, molding, and using touch to give a dog cues and information doesn't work well for off leash and hands free obedience but is the perfect tool for g…

In the first part, we'll talk about helping our owners feel comfortable with new procedures and protocols. In the second part, we'll talk about what may be different for the dogs.

In the first part, we'll talk about the difference between when the dog is having trouble and when the person is having trouble. In the second part, we'll talk about some tips and tricks to help dogs…

In the first part, we'll talk about how important it is for owners to be able to work with and on their dogs. In the second part, we'll talk about introducing owners to the "3 C's" Calm, Comfortable,…

What difference does age make with behavior problems during grooming, vet care, and care at home? What should be be thinking about while working with puppies, adult dogs, and elderly dogs?

This week we're talking about helping owners during the Corona Virus. We'll talk about the problems they may befacing with their dogs right now and information that we can offer them. 

In the first part, we'll talk about how much training is going on in day to day life. Training doesn't just happen when a trainer sets it up. In the second part, we'll talk about finding a trainer.

In the first part, we'll talk about having a Safety Policy and explaining to customers the many ways that a dog who is having trouble can get hurt. In the second part, we'll talk about the business c…

This week we'll be playing around with a made up example of when we aren't asking the right questions. We'll ask "do we need a better bucket?". In the second part, I'll give you a brief introduction …

This week, we're talking about our role as dog pros who are not veterinarians. Gathering clues about what behaviors are normal and abnormal and helping owners understand that their Vet may have some …