What And Why For Owners Ep121
In the first part, we'll talk about what an owner gets out of working with their dog. In the second part, we'll talk about what owners can work on at home.
Mar 16, 2021•25 min•Ep. 121
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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Recipes or Flowcharts Ep120
This week, we'll talk about how we often want instructions to follow like a recipe when training is more of a flow chart.
Mar 11, 2021•20 min•Ep. 120
Facts Or Stories Ep119
In the first part, we're going to discuss the difference between an observable fact and the stories that we make up around them. In the second part, we'll play a little game to identify facts and stories.
Mar 05, 2021•22 min•Ep. 119
Setting The Mood Ep118
In the first part, we'll talk about setting the mood and helping dogs be calm. In the second part, we'll talk about using scents, pheromones, and calming music for dogs. If you want to try the iCalm calming music for dogs please help support the show by using my affiliate link https://icalmpet.com/?rfsn=5383171.00ffe3
Feb 23, 2021•24 min•Ep. 118
Building A Trust Account Ep117
In the first part, we'll talk about how important trust is and how it's good for business. In the second part, we'll talk about building trust.
Feb 16, 2021•23 min•Ep. 117
Vets and Behaviorists Ep116
In the first part, we'll talk about the reality of sending a dog with a behavior problem to the Vet to be sedated for grooming. In the second part, we'll talk about Behaviorists and what that means.
Feb 09, 2021•22 min•Ep. 116
A Safety Policy and Talking To Owners Ep 115
In the first part, we'll talk about my Safety Policy. In the second part, we'll talk about talking to our owners about changing policies.
Feb 02, 2021•33 min•Ep. 115
Let Him Go Or Push Him Through? Ep114
This week we'll talk about some middle ground between letting a dog go and pushing them through.
Jan 19, 2021•20 min•Ep. 114
Flooding, Habituation or Sensitization? Ep113
In the first part, we'll talk about what flooding is and the 2 possible outcomes. In the second part, we'll talk about why that's helpful to understand.
Jan 12, 2021•23 min•Ep. 113
New Years Resolutions and Starting Fresh Ep112
In the first part, we'll talk about dog owners and where they can start. In the second part,,, we'll talk about new years resolutions for groomers.
Jan 06, 2021•34 min•Ep. 112
The skeptics guide to handling Ep111
In the first part, we'll talk about "energy" and how we can better describe what we mean. In the second part, we'll talk about "intuition" and what we're really observing.
Dec 22, 2020•22 min•Ep. 111
No Fight Means Good, Right?!? Ep110
This week we're talking about the dogs who aren't difficult to groom but are showing signs of stress. Is that a behavior problem? Do we need to work toward Calm, Comfortable, and Cooperative?
Dec 15, 2020•24 min•Ep. 110
To Talk Or Keep Quiet Ep109
In the first part, we'll talk about some myths about using your voice. In the second part, we'll talk about how using your voice can be a helpful tool.
Dec 09, 2020•26 min•Ep. 109
Cooperative Care and Force Free Ep108
In the first part, we'll talk about cooperative care and how it helps us in the long run. In the second part, we'll talk about what force-free means and how it's often misunderstood.
Dec 01, 2020•27 min•Ep. 108
What is Desensitization? Ep107
This week we'll talk about desensitization and sensitization. Are you making dogs more sensitive to something or less sensitive to something?
Nov 24, 2020•24 min•Ep. 107
The First Step Ep106
This week we're talking about the very first step of any training- Goal Setting. Why do we need a goal?
Nov 10, 2020•25 min•Ep. 106
"It's Almost To The Point Where I Can't Get This Dog Done!" Ep105
This week, we'll talk about what's happening when we say things like "It's almost to the point where I can't get this dog done" and "I just couldn't get this dog done today". These statements tell me quite a bit about what is happening.
Nov 03, 2020•25 min•Ep. 105
Walking You Through Ep104
In the first part, I'm going to have you imagine yourself doing a nail trim while I walk you through the steps I would take. In the second part, I'll talk about why I do it that way.
Oct 27, 2020•23 min•Ep. 104
Working With People Ep103
In the first part, we'll talk about some myths that groomers and owners may still believe. In the second part, we'll talk about helping fellow groomers modernize.
Oct 20, 2020•25 min•Ep. 103
The "Bad Experience" Ep102
In the first part, we'll talk about where the "Bad Experience" may be happening or may have happened. In the second part, we'll talk about matted dogs and preventing the "bad experience". -
Oct 13, 2020•26 min•Ep. 102
What Do I Say? Ep101
This week we're talking about the use of words and what to do if a dog doesn't know any useful words.
Oct 06, 2020•25 min•Ep. 101
Some Tips For New Groomers Ep100
In the first part, we'll talk about 100 episodes and what I've learned. In the second part, we'll talk about how understanding a dog's comfort and range of motion can reduce unwanted behaviors. It's important for new groomers and a great reminder for the experienced groomers.
Sep 29, 2020•27 min•Ep. 100
What Do We Want Customers To Know And Be Doing? Ep99
In the first part, we'll talk about dog owner responsibilities. In the second part, we'll talk about some of the homework I give owners.
Sep 22, 2020•28 min•Ep. 99
Discipline And Cookies Ep98
In the first part, we'll talk about Discipline. What it really means, and is it useful in the grooming setting. In the second part, we'll talk about the grooming worlds love/hate relationship with giving treats.
Sep 15, 2020•28 min•Ep. 98
Adding Training to your Handling Skills Ep97
Animal handling skills are super important but we can add training to our handling skills to teach dogs to be better for grooming.
Sep 08, 2020•29 min•Ep. 97
Adding Training Tech Talk To Grooming Ep96
This week, I'm talking adding training tech talk to what we do in the grooming room. What principles are we using? What is it if it increases or maintains a behavior? What is it if it decreases or lessens a behavior? Why does that matter?
Sep 01, 2020•28 min•Ep. 96
"Handling Fees"? and comfort Ep95
In the first part, we'll talk about pricing. Are "Handling Fees" a good idea? In the second part, we'll talk about physical comfort and anatomy. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/creatinggreatgroomingdogs/message
Aug 25, 2020•23 min•Ep. 95
Assess The Dog And Keep The Goal In Mind Ep94
This one is for the trainers and those of us who work with trainers. In the first part, we'll talk about the new puppy or new dog with no known problems. In the second part, we'll talk about the dog with a known problem.
Aug 18, 2020•23 min•Ep. 94
The Crossover Groomer Ep93
In the first part, we're going to talk about the Crossover Groomer. Making the switch from "Get it done even though the dog has a behavior problem" to "Work on the behavior problem to get it done". It's a big difference. In the second part, we'll talk about some limiting beliefs that may be holding you back.
Aug 11, 2020•27 min•Ep. 93
Stress and Calm Ep92
In the first part, we'll talk about how stress builds up. In the second part, we'll talk about ways to calm a dog.
Aug 04, 2020•26 min•Ep. 92
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