Do We Need To Change Grooming? Ep31
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.
May 14, 2019•22 min•Ep. 31
Creating Great Grooming Dogs
This is the podcast where dog grooming and dog training meet! Learn how to teach dogs to be great for grooming and other types of handling for health and comfort. Perfect for groomers, trainers, owners, and other pet professionals.
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Playing "True or False" and Uncomfortable Conversations Ep30
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.
May 07, 2019•23 min•Ep. 30
Are Dogs Afraid of Dryers? What Can We Do to Help Them? Ep29
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.
Apr 30, 2019•24 min•Ep. 29
Is it Intuition or Observation? Ep28
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.
Apr 23, 2019•26 min•Ep. 28
Treating Grooming Like A Dog Sport Ep27
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.
Apr 16, 2019•28 min•Ep. 27
Owner Responsibilities and Shaving Dogs Ep26
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.
Apr 09, 2019•26 min•Ep. 26
Inspiring Other To Try New Methods and Types of Touching Ep25
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.
Apr 02, 2019•22 min•Ep. 25
Fear and a Safety Policy Ep24
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.
Mar 26, 2019•28 min•Ep. 24
Two Common Training Words To Avoid Ep23
We're going to talk about two common training words that can cause confusion, frustration, and chaos in the grooming setting.
Mar 19, 2019•22 min•Ep. 23
Grooming Equipment and Behavior Change Outline Ep22
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
Mar 12, 2019•25 min•Ep. 22
Body Language and Comfort Zones Ep21
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.
Mar 05, 2019•26 min•Ep. 21
Developmental Phases Ep20
In part one, we'll talk about how pups grow up. In part two, we'll talk about fear imprint stages and we'll talk about aging.
Feb 26, 2019•21 min•Ep. 20
Podcast Review and Examples Ep19
In the first part, we'll review some of the topics for this podcast. In the second part, I'll give some examples of dogs that I'm working with.
Feb 19, 2019•21 min•Ep. 19
Dominant Dogs and Nervous Dogs Ep18
In part one, we'll talk about what dominance is and if it plays a role in grooming and vet situations. In part two, we'll talk about nervous dogs.
Feb 12, 2019•24 min•Ep. 19
Nail Trimming Ep17
In part one, we'll talk about why nail trimming is important for a dog's health. Part two is about figuring out what part of nail trimming is a dog having trouble with.
Feb 06, 2019•22 min•Ep. 17
A few Seconds Of Truly Still Ep16
In part one, we're going to talk about how we can teach a dog to be truly still for a few seconds by using a countdown. In part two, we'll we'll talk about how food isn't always a great option for the grooming setting.
Jan 30, 2019•19 min•Ep. 16
The Training Goal Ep15
In the first part, we'll talk about what the training goal is. You can't reach a goal that you haven't defined. In the second part, we'll talk about how good behavior starts at home. Getting owners playing with and handling their dogs.
Jan 22, 2019•26 min•Ep. 15
Don't Try To Be Everything For Everyone Ep14
In part one, we'll talk about the variety of professions and people in the dog world. In part two, we'll talk about helping owners find the right pro and how that helps your business.
Jan 16, 2019•22 min•Ep. 14
One Millimeter From Disaster Ep13
In part one, we'll talk about how grooming is always one millimeter from disaster and how training can address that. In part two, we'll break down how to work on loud noises.
Jan 09, 2019•22 min•Ep. 13
Communicating With The Dogs Ep12
Encouraging what you want and building new skills takes some communication. In part one we talk about naming and explaining what we're doing. In part two we talk about reward markers.
Jan 03, 2019•26 min•Ep. 12
Using Humor and Being In Charge Ep11
In part 1 we'll talk about using humor and stories with people and how it helps us to learn and teach. Part 2 is about the difference between "Don't Fight Me" and " Be Good With Me" and what "Being In Charge" looks like.
Dec 27, 2018•23 min•Ep. 11
How Do You Use Rewards With a Dog Who's a "Jerk?" Ep10
In part one, we'll be discussing the question of how to use rewards with dogs who have issues. In part two, we'll talk about how to set the mood and make changes in the environment to help a dog.
Dec 19, 2018•23 min•Ep. 10
How Training Affects Your Wallet Ep9
In the first part, we'll talk about how good training affects your wallet. In the second part, we'll discuss if most dogs have trouble with grooming.
Dec 12, 2018•24 min•Ep. 9
Can A Dog Just Not Be Ready? Ep8
In the first part, we'll talk about how dogs sometimes aren't ready for us to do something yet but that doesn't mean a refusal. In the second part, we'll talk about some common owner mistakes.
Dec 05, 2018•16 min•Ep. 8
The "Posable Action Figure" Ep7
In part 1 we'll be giving Calm and Cooperative Behavior the snazzy new name "Posable Action Figure". In part 2 we'll talk about talking to customers and using some of these skills on the table. CreatingGreatGroomingDogs.com for more info
Nov 28, 2018•20 min•Ep. 7
Food In Training Ep6
Part one is about using food in training. Part two is about being thankful for our modern educational oportunities. CreatingGreatGroomingDogs.com for more info
Nov 20, 2018•15 min•Ep. 6
Bijou's Law, Grooming Behaviors Transfer to Vet Visits Ep5
In part 1 we'll talk about Bijou's Law and how it's all about Safety. In part 2 we'll talk about Grooming Behaviors transfering to Vet Visits. CreatingGreatGroomingDogs.com for more info
Nov 14, 2018•24 min•Ep. 5
The Four Quadrants Ep4
In this episode we'll talk about being openminded about training methods and I'll give an over view of the 4 quadrants of behavior change. CreatingGreatGroomingDogs.com for more info
Nov 05, 2018•21 min•Ep. 4
Fear and Halloween Ep3
This episode is about fear and the way a body responds to it. I give a bunch of human examples from my time scaring people at haunted houses. CreatingGreatGroomingDogs.com for more info
Oct 30, 2018•17 min•Ep. 3
Working On Calm and Observing Behavior Ep2
In the first part, we'll be talking about working on calmness on the grooming table. In the second part, we'll be talking about separating stories and labels from observable behavior and why it matters.
Oct 20, 2018•20 min•Ep. 2
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