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Creating Great Grooming Dogs

"Creating Great Grooming Dogs" is the podcast that explores how to teach dogs to be Calm, Comfortable, and Cooperative during grooming and …

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Creating Great Grooming Dogs

"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.

Hosted by Chrissy Neumyer Smith, this show brings unmatched knowledge and experience to the table. Chrissy is a Master Groomer Behavior Specialist (MGBS), Certified Professional Groomer (CPG), Certified Behavior Consultant for Canines (CBCC-KA), Certified Professional Dog Trainer (CPDT-KA), and a Fear Free Certified Professional in Grooming and Training (FFCP). As the Dean of Academics at The Whole Pet Grooming Academy and the instructor for its Master Groomer Behavior Specialist diploma program, Chrissy’s unique approach combines technical grooming proficiency with advanced behavioral insights.

Join Chrissy for practical advice and professional guidance you won’t find anywhere else.

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More Than Just “Get It Done!” Ep203

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Oct. 14, 2024

More Than Just “Get It Done!” Ep203

This week we'll talk about how grooming is more than just getting it done. We'll talk about how we can tailor our grooming sessions to each and every dog. We often think that groomers either have to get the job done or refu…

Oct. 6, 2024

Cooperative Care In The Real World Ep202

This week, we’re talking about cooperative care in the real world. What do we really need to focus on? This episode is primarily for trainers, but also for anyone who communicates with them. The grooming world has some uniqu…

Aug. 4, 2024

Communicating for Pet Care: Finding Common Ground Ep201

This week we're talking about communicating with people. There's a human end to working with animals. We need to communicate with the owners. We need to communicate with other pet professionals, and if you're an owner, you n…

July 15, 2024

Behavior Cases Shouldn’t Be Frustrating Ep200

Working with behavior cases should not be frustrating. If you are frustrated working on behavior cases or working with dogs and pets who have difficulty with grooming, we will troubleshoot that this week. For full transcript…

July 8, 2024

Let's Talk About Drying Ep199

Does your owner know why their dog needs to be dried? Why do groomers want to dry the dog? And then what kind of drying can we do? What kind of tools and techniques do we have? And let's also discuss if dogs are really afrai…

June 18, 2024

Repetition Ep198

This week we're talking about repetition. Why is repetition important to learning? Why is that something that we would want to use in dog grooming, and how can that help us in dog grooming? Find out this week. For full trans…

June 3, 2024

Scratch Boards: What They Solve & What They Don’t Solve Ep197

This week, we'll talk about scratchboards and the dog toys designed to help you file your dog's nails or help your dog file their own nails. We'll talk about what they're good for, what they're not good for, and why your gro…

May 26, 2024

Kayce Cover Behavior Chat

Together We're Better Behavior Chats! Welcome to a special bonus episode of the Creating Great Grooming Dogs show! In this installment of "Together We're Better Behavior Chats," your host, Chrissy, engages in a fascinating …

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