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This week is for the owners. Have you ever said phrases like "He doesn't let me", "..but she doesn't like it", "I've tried everything", or "The last person told me something different". I understand how frustrating it can be. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/creatinggreatgroomingdogs/message

This week we're talking about "Humane". What does it mean? How do we define int? How do we operationalize it? --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/creatinggreatgroomingdogs/message

This week we're talking about dogs who struggle and fight with us and why struggling and fighting with them makes things worse. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/creatinggreatgroomingdogs/message

In the first part we'll talk about my grooming appointment with a new puppy. In the second part we'll talk about adding touching to a training lesson. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/creatinggreatgroomingdogs/message

In the first part we'll talk about some things that owners can do at home. In the second part we'll talk about speeding up the process by naming and explaining what we're doing. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/creatinggreatgroomingdogs/message

This week we're talking about handling the pressure of getting perfect holiday trims on dogs with behavior issues. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/creatinggreatgroomingdogs/message

In the first part we'll talk about scratch boards aka nail boards and if they're a good idea. In the second part we'll talk about lifting dogs. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/creatinggreatgroomingdogs/message

In the first part we're talking about using wiggle breaks to reward still. In the second part we talk more about why standing still is difficult. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/creatinggreatgroomingdogs/message

This week we're talking about mixing methods and why I don't recomend it. We'll also talk about why Calm, Comfortable, and Cooperative is the foundation of any method that I'd encourage you to use. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/creatinggreatgroomingdogs/message

This week we're discussing consent, start behaviors, nose targeting, chin targeting and how it all relates to dog grooming. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/creatinggreatgroomingdogs/message

Thie week we're talking about observing body language and gathering clues. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/creatinggreatgroomingdogs/message

In the first part we'll talk about three steps. Step one- What is the complaint, problem, and/or issue. Step two- gather clues. Step three- make a plan. In the second part we'll look at some examples. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/creatinggreatgroomingdogs/message

In the first part will talk about if we "need to win" and what it means to have an adversarial roll with the dogs we're working with. In the second part we'll talk about counterconditioning and desensitization, habituation, flooding, and how these techniques are different. --- Send in a voice…

In the first part we'll talk about Classical Conditioning and using treats to make things fun. In the second part we'll talk about Operant Conditioning and using Positive Reinforcement to teach a dog that when they are correct they may be rewarded with a treat. --- Send in a voice…

In the first part we're going to talk about is "the customer always right" and then in the second part we're going to talk about how long the average dog spends in grooming during their lifetime. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/creatinggreatgroomingdogs/message

More restraint or time to sedate are two of the "go to" answers to behavior problems in the grooming industry. These are two extremes. In part one we'll talk about adding more restraint and/or equipment to a stressed out dog. In part two we'll talk about how sedating a dog…

In the first part we'll talk about some ways to tell if a dog has learned to be afraid. In tge second part we'll talk about physical responses to fear. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/creatinggreatgroomingdogs/message

In the first part we're going to talk about habits. We all have some things that we do on auto pilot. Our dogs have habits too. Changing habits can be tricky. In the second part we're going to talk about tracking progress. How do you know if the dog is…

In the first part we'll talk about if dogs will misbehave or take advantage of groomers who are too gentle. In the second part we'll talk about observing how owners act with their dogs and what that dog is used to. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/creatinggreatgroomingdogs/message

This week we're talking about what owbers can work on. What do grooming and veterinary behaviors really break down to? It's an elaborate game of "Let me touch you all over with stuff". --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/creatinggreatgroomingdogs/message

In the first part we'll talk about where you can attend a live class with me this fall. In the second part we'll talk about setting up for safety before the dog walks through the door. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/creatinggreatgroomingdogs/message

Laat week we talked about reinforcement. This week we continue with talking about Punishment. What does it mean to punish a behavior? What exactly is punishment in behavior terms? --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/creatinggreatgroomingdogs/message

We're going to discuss what it means to have a behavior reinforced. What exactly is reinforcement? What makes a reward? What links a behavior to a reward? --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/creatinggreatgroomingdogs/message

In the first part we're hoing to be talking about the opposition relflex in dogs. In the secind part we'te going to talk about some of the safety equipment available to us. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/creatinggreatgroomingdogs/message