Episodes

March 30, 2023

Ep181 Who Does The Teaching?

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...

Feb. 26, 2023

Ep180 Humane Treatment

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...

Feb. 18, 2023

Ep 179 Where To Start

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 , or check out the...

Feb. 7, 2023

Ep178 What Keeps Us From Modernizing?

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 to listen or watch there!🎙 If you'd like to support the show I'd appreciate...

Nov. 30, 2022

Ep 177 The Sticking Point

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...

Oct. 25, 2022

Ep176 The Stern "No"

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...

Oct. 18, 2022

175 Is Patience Enough?

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...

Oct. 4, 2022

Ep174 Using Distractions

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...

Sept. 27, 2022

Ep173 Start Button Behaviors

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...

Sept. 23, 2022

Ep172 Memory And Repetition

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...

Sept. 13, 2022

Ep171 Cats and Other "Non Dogs"

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...

Sept. 6, 2022

Ep 170 Conferences

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...

Aug. 31, 2022

Ep169 No Nonsense Grooming

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...

Aug. 27, 2022

Ep 168 The Basics

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 This podcast is...

Aug. 19, 2022

Ep 167 Change Is Hard

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...

Aug. 10, 2022

Ep 166 Preventing Tragedy

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...

July 26, 2022

Ep165 Social Learning

What is social learning? How can it work against us and how can it work for us? Find out this week

July 13, 2022

Ep164 Four Core Skills For Dogs

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.

July 8, 2022

Ep 163 The Business End

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...

June 29, 2022