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…
Exciting news! I had the honor of being a guest on "The Bitey End Of The Dog" podcast with the brilliant Michael Shikashio. We explored my passion for teaching dogs to be cooperative during grooming and why it's such a game-changer for both pets and…
I’m thrilled to announce that *Creating Great Grooming Dogs* has been nominated for the 2024 Barkleigh Honors in the Blog, Vlog, or Podcast of the Year category! This prestigious award, presented at Groom Expo in Hershey, PA, is one of the hig…
This week is our fundraiser event! Please share and join us for a great opportunity! The Versatile Pet Stylist Education series is an exciting opportunity to combine affordable continuing education with helping out a great cause! It is designed…
I had so much fun chatting with Shannon Wynings Roberts! At The Daily Groomer After Hours. I goofed up and forgot to list Master Groomer Behavior Specialist(MGBS) when she caught me off guard and asked for my certifications and credentials. Ghahhh. …
Many people have asked me to make classes they don't need to attend live. These new classes are on the Whole Pet Grooming Academy's global campus. These two classes equal the level 100 class and count toward the Master Groomer Behavior Specialist(MG…
The Master Groomer Behavior Specialist website is up and running! https://mastergroomerbehaviorspecialist.com/ Who we are. What we do. How to find one. How to become one. There is a list of groomers who have graduated from …
We all have had reactive dogs in our facilities, and many of us have owned reactive dogs. Mary and Chris bring on Chrissy Neumyer Smith, Master Groomer Behavior Specialist MGBS, Behavior Consultant CBCC, and host of Creating Great Grooming Dogs Podc…
I designed and teach the Master Groomer Behavior Specialist Diploma Program at The Whole Pet Grooming Academy. This is a program for groomers who want to specialize in behavior cases. Frequently asked questions "Where is the class?" This cla…
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 …
