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"Creating Great Grooming Dogs" is the podcast that explores how to teach dogs to be Calm, Comfortable, and Cooperative during grooming and other essential care. Tailored for Groomers, Trainers, Veterinarians, Vet Techs, Owners, and all pet professionals, it bridges the gap between grooming expertise and behavioral science.
The Full Diploma Program is a 9-month deep dive into teaching pets to be good for grooming.
October 2025 Start Date Wed the 15th, at 7:30PM Eastern Time. Meets every Wed at 7:30PM Eastern Time for the full duration of the program.
January 2026 Start Date Wed the 7th at 6PM Eastern Time. Meets every Wed at 6PM Eastern Time for the full duration of the program.
March 2026 Start Date Mon the 9th at Noon Eastern Time. Meets every Mon at Noon Eastern Time for the full duration of the program.
May 2026 Start Date Mon the 4th at 4PM Eastern Time. Meets every Mon at 4PM Eastern Time for the full duration of the program.
4-hour Certificate course, start anytime.
4-hour Certificate course, start anytime.
5 Positive Reinforcement Mistakes You Might Be Making By Chrissy Neumyer-Smith, MGBS, MCS, MCGE, CPG, CBCC-KA, CPDT-KA, FFCP Positive reinforcement is one of the most useful tools we have for helping pets learn to enjoy grooming. It builds trust, …
Modern Pet Grooming: Prioritizing Pets' Physical and Emotional Well-being by Chrissy Neumyer Smith, host of the Creating Great Grooming Dogs podcast Grooming today isn’t just about getting a dog clean and trimmed—it's about the whole d…
As groomers, we must prioritize humane handling—not just for the safety of the pet, but for their emotional wellbeing. It’s not enough to simply "get through" the grooming process. If a dog is panicking, flailing, or shutting down, we ha…
