Who does the teaching? That's an interesting question, isn't it? So if we have a dog that has trouble with grooming, that has some difficulty, is showing some behavior that we do not want, is it the groomer who does the training? Is it a trainer, a behavior consultant? Is it an owner? Let's talk about all of our options this week. The full transcript! [00:00:00] Chrissy: Episode 180 1. Who does the teaching? That's an interesting question, isn't it? So if we have a dog that has trouble with groo...
Mar 30, 2023•22 min•Ep. 181
This week we're talking about Humane Treatment. That whole idea of "I'm not hurting him.", "This needs to be done.", "This is really important." We'll talk about some of the humane aspects we must look at as groomers, veterinarians, vet techs, and owners. Find the podcast on your favorite podcast host or check out the website CreatingGreatGroomingDogs.com to listen or watch there. Want to learn more about behavior? My Master Groomer Behavior Specialist program consists of 4 eight week courses. T...
Feb 27, 2023•23 min•Ep. 180
This week, we'll talk about what you're supposed to do if a dog is worried. If a dog is scared if a dog is being aggressive or acting aggressively, what can we do? Find the podcast on your favorite podcast host, watch at https://www.youtube.com/@creatinggreatgroomingdogs , or check out the website CreatingGreatGroomingDogs.com to listen or watch there. Want to learn more about behavior? My Master Groomer Behavior Specialist program consists of 4 eight week courses. They are entirely online and i...
Feb 19, 2023•22 min•Ep. 179
Why do we get stuck in our ways? What keeps us from trying new things? We'll talk about it this week. Find the podcast on your favorite host or check it out on the website CreatingGreatGroomingDogs.com to listen or watch there!🎙 If you'd like to support the show I'd appreciate it. https://www.buymeacoffee.com/creatinggrV Want to learn more about behavior? My Master Groomer Behavior Specialist program consists of 4 eight week courses. They are entirely online and include weekly zoom classroom ti...
Feb 07, 2023•26 min•Ep. 178
This week we'll talk about where you may be getting stuck. You're trying to help the dog be Calm, Comfortable, and Cooperative(the 3C's) but it doesn't seem to be working the way that you hoped. You could be making a very common mistake. If you want more info about the me, the show, the classes I teach, or the services I offer, go to CreatingGreatGroomingDogs.com
Dec 01, 2022•26 min•Ep. 177
A little word like "No" can bring up such strong feelings. This week I want us to step away from our feelings and have an objective conversation about what it means to use a stern "No". Find the podcast on your favorite host or check it out on the web site CreatingGreatGroomingDogs.com to listen or watch there!🎙 It also now available as video on YouTube 🖥 https://youtube.com/channel/UC9UN5lbdF3qq3xI1Y2BHRzQ If you'd like to support the show I'd appreciate it. https://www.buymeacoffee.com/creat...
Oct 26, 2022•22 min•Ep. 176
Episode 175 Is Patience Enough? Are you really patient with the dogs? Gentle, loving, and patient and still aren't seeing results? There are a couple of mistakes that you could be making. Find out more this week! An Example Of A Safety Policy "To provide the highest level of care for your pet we have a safety policy. If at any time your pet gets nervous, anxious, scared, aggressive, or even overly silly, we slow down and help your pet to be comfortable and calm. It’s very important to us that th...
Oct 18, 2022•23 min•Ep. 175
Will using distractions make grooming easier or make grooming harder? What kinds of distractions could we use? Find out this week. Find the podcast on your favorite host or check it out on the web site www.CreatingGreatGroomingDogs.com to listen or watch there!🎙 Watch on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9UN5lbdF3qq3xI1Y2BHRzQ If you'd like to support the show I'd appreciate it. https://www.buymeacoffee.com/creatinggrV Want to learn more about behavior? My Master Groomer Behavior Specia...
Oct 04, 2022•20 min•Ep. 174
What are start button behaviors? Are they helpful for grooming? Are they difficult for groomers to use? Find out this week. Find the podcast on your favorite host or check it out on the web site CreatingGreatGroomingDogs.com to listen or watch there!🎙 It also now available as video on YouTube 🖥 https://youtube.com/channel/UC9UN5lbdF3qq3xI1Y2BHRzQ If you'd like to support the show I'd appreciate it. https://www.buymeacoffee.com/creatinggrV Want to learn more about behavior? My Master Groomer Be...
Sep 27, 2022•22 min•Ep. 173
Episode 172 Memory And Repetition This week we're talking about memory. How we form memory from short term memory to long term memory and how repetition plays a part in that. Find the podcast on your favorite host or check it out on the web site CreatingGreatGroomingDogs.com to listen or watch there!🎙 It also now available as video on YouTube 🖥 https://youtube.com/channel/UC9UN5lbdF3qq3xI1Y2BHRzQ Want to learn more about behavior? My Master Groomer Behavior Specialist program consists of 4 eig...
Sep 24, 2022•25 min•Ep. 172
Episode 171 Cats And Other "Non Dogs" This week we'll talk about how the behavior principles on this show can be applied to other animals. Find the podcast on your favorite host or check it out on the web site CreatingGreatGroomingDogs.com to listen or watch there!🎙 It also now available as video on YouTube 🖥 https://youtube.com/channel/UC9UN5lbdF3qq3xI1Y2BHRzQ Want to learn more about behavior? My Master Groomer Behavior Specialist program consists of 4 eight week courses. They are entirely o...
Sep 13, 2022•21 min•Ep. 171
You don't need to be a groomer to go to a grooming conference. You don't need to be a ttainer to go to a training conference. There are some really great educational opportunities out there. Links from the show CCPDT.org for lists of classes for trainers AggressiveDog.com conference online and in person Sept 30- Oct 2 PetProClassic.com Sept 30- Oct 2 in person GroomExpo.com Sept 15- 18 in person NewEnglandGrooms.com Oct 6- 9 in person Pawsitiveed.com for online classes and summits WholePetNH.com...
Sep 07, 2022•22 min•Ep. 170
What I think is a no nonsense approach may be different than what you think is a non nonsense approach. My version on connon sense handling may be different than yours. This week we'll discuss the differences. You can listen to the podcast or watch the YouTube videocast my web site CreatingGreatGroomingDogs.com I also teach the Master Groomer Behavior Specialist Diploma Program at The Whole Pet Grooming Academy #dogtrainer #dogtrainers #dogtraining #dogpodcast #dogpodcasters #doggroomer #doggroo...
Aug 31, 2022•24 min•Ep. 169
This week we're talking about some of the basic principles that I go over in the show. If you're new to the show this will be a good place to start. If you're a long time listener this is a great review. For more information go to CreatingGreatGroomingDogs.com This podcast is also available as video on YouTube at the Creating Great Grooming Dogs Channel #dogtrainer #dogtrainers #dogtraining #dogpodcast #dogpodcasters #doggroomers #doggrooming #groomerlife #petstylist #petstyling #ccpdt #iaabc #n...
Aug 27, 2022•21 min•Ep. 168
This week we're talking about change. When we're talking about dogs who have trouble being groomerd, who have difficulty with the grooming process, that's going to involve some training and training is all about changing how they feel about it and what they need to do.
Aug 20, 2022•21 min•Ep. 167
There is a video going around of a dog who died during a nail trim. We're going to break that down, talk about what happened, and talk about safety. If you'd like to watch the video here is the link. Please keep in mind that this dog does not survive and the video is very upsetting. https://www.tmz.com/2022/07/26/petsmart-sued-pet-owner-claims-staff-suffocated-dog-nail-clipping/
Aug 10, 2022•26 min•Ep. 166
What is social learning? How can it work against us and how can it work for us? Find out this week
Jul 27, 2022•19 min•Ep. 165
This week we'll talk about some skills that dogs need to know to be good for grooming. I broke them down into four categories.
Jul 13, 2022•18 min•Ep. 164
This week we're talking about the business end of grooming dogs with behavior issues. You might be thinking "Im not a groomer" or "I don't own a business" so I don't need to listen to this one, but this one is for groomers as well as owners and other dog professionals. I want you to understand how a behavior problem can impact a business. You should not be losing money working on challenging dogs.
Jul 08, 2022•23 min•Ep. 163
Do labels really help us? What do we really see? What behavior do we observe?
Jun 30, 2022•19 min•Ep. 162
This week we're talking about teaching dogs a signal that tells us "Ready" or "Not Ready". Why can that be helpful- and why does it sound so crazy to us as groomers? Find out this week.
Jun 01, 2022•19 min•Ep. 161
Want to learn more about dog grooming or about training? This week we're talking about some of the educational opportunities that you may not be aware of. Links mentioned ccpdt.org, iaabc.org, dogwise.com, fenzidogsportsacademy.com, tawzerdog.com, barkleigh.com, fearfreepets.com
May 23, 2022•20 min•Ep. 160
This week we'll talk about when we "calm a dog down" or "jolly them up". What is the difference, why does it matter, and how do you pick one? Find out this week!
Apr 18, 2022•20 min•Ep. 159
This week we'll talk about how behavior problems can be a source of burnout for groomers and what we can do about it.
Apr 11, 2022•23 min•Ep. 158
This week I'm talking to the owners who want to help prepare their dogs for grooming. How do I talk an owner through this process? Find out this week!
Apr 03, 2022•22 min•Ep. 157
This week I'm talking like I'm talking to an owner and the pros who work with them. How do I help owners understand the safety aspect of behavior issues? Find out this week
Mar 23, 2022•23 min•Ep. 156
This week we're talking about kindness. Are we being kind? Would this dog think that we're being kind? How can thinking about kindness change our point of view?
Mar 05, 2022•24 min•Ep. 155
True of False, the only way to teach a dog about grooming is by grooming them. Is that true? Is it false? Is there more to it? Find out in the first part. In the second part we'll talk about how itchiness affects behavior.
Feb 21, 2022•23 min•Ep. 154
In the first part we'll talk about times when we may be thinking that "this doesn't hurt" but who gets to decide what hurts and what doesn't. Who get's to decide what's scary or what isn't. In the second part we'll talk about if we're causing pain, injuries, or fear. Want to learn more about behavior? My program is the Master Groomer Behavior Specialist program at Whole Pet Grooming Academy. It consists of four courses. Each course is eight weeks long. They are entirely online and include weekly...
Feb 06, 2022•22 min•Ep. 153
This week I'll walk you through somd of my customer conversations. How can we help them understand how behavior affects the grooming process? Want to learn more about behavior? My Master Groomer Behavior Specialist program consists of 4 eight week courses. They are entirely online and include weekly zoom classroom time. The program is through The Whole Pet Grooming Academy, a liscensed post secondary trade school! For more information about this fully online course go to WholePetNH.com
Jan 27, 2022•21 min•Ep. 152
