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Creating Great Grooming Dogs

Creating Great Grooming Dogs

By Chrissy Neumyer Smith CPG CBCC

This is the podcast where dog grooming and dog training meet! Learn how to teach dogs to be great for grooming and other types of handling for health and comfort. Perfect for groomers, trainers, owners, and other pet professionals.
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Episode 75 What if I'm not a trainer? How do I find a trainer?

Creating Great Grooming DogsMar 24, 2020

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ep152 Conversations With Customers
Jan 27, 202221:13
ep151 The Fear Free Trend
Jan 14, 202224:56
Ep150 Routines

Ep150 Routines

This week we'll talk about routines and about being flexible. There are advantages and disadvantages to each of those.
Jan 04, 202221:58
Ep149 Our Emotions

Ep149 Our Emotions

Working with dogs is really hard work. How can our worries, and frustrations, or anger affect the dog on our table? And what can we do about it? Find out this week.

Dec 30, 202121:15
Ep 148 "Where Can I Start?"

Ep 148 "Where Can I Start?"

"Where can I start? How do I do this? Where are the instructions?" We'll talk about some starting points this week.

Dec 21, 202121:32
Ep147 Pain

Ep147 Pain

In the first part we'll talk about 3 categories of pain. In the second part we'll talk about some examples

Dec 15, 202120:28
Ep146 The Podcast And A New Project
Dec 07, 202116:47
Ep145 Dopamine, Counter Conditioning, and Desensitization

Ep145 Dopamine, Counter Conditioning, and Desensitization

In the first part we'll talk about how dogs don't like being tricked. In the second part we'll talk about dopamine, counter conditioning, and desensitization
Nov 17, 202119:52
ep144 Holistic Grooming or Cooperative Care

ep144 Holistic Grooming or Cooperative Care

In the first part we'll talk about Holistic Grooming or Cooperative Care. Why do groomers and trainers use different terms to describe this? In the second part we'll talk about the idea that "comforting a dog reinforces fear."

Oct 30, 202123:24
Ep143 "Spoiled Dogs"

Ep143 "Spoiled Dogs"

In the first part we'll talk about what "spoiled" means and what it can look like with our dogs. In the second part we'll talk about working with the owners of "spoiled dogs"

Oct 15, 202117:47
Ep142 Food Is A Tool

Ep142 Food Is A Tool

Using food isn't necessarily using positive reinforcement and using positive reinforcement isn't necessarily using food. Now, if you've tried using food and it didn't work for you, it could be that you weren't using the tool correctly, much like an owner brushing over mats or an owner giving a prescription diet, but still giving junk food. Understanding the tool and how the process works is how you get the results that you're looking for. Vv4EQ9ZwvTrHd11Asb5Z

Sep 28, 202121:10
Ep141 "Old School"

Ep141 "Old School"

This week we'll be talking about "Old School" mindsets. Is "old school" thinking making your job harder? Could you be holding on to out dated information without eben knowing it? How can you open yourself to learning new material?
Sep 22, 202124:32
Ep140 Nail Trimming

Ep140 Nail Trimming

This week we'll be talking about why some dogs have issues with foot handling and nail care and what we can do to work on it.

Sep 08, 202125:16
Ep139 Maybe It's Not The Dog

Ep139 Maybe It's Not The Dog

The problem may not be the dog. This week we'll talk about the
kind of things that we, as groomers, owners, and other pet pros do that can
actually teach dogs to hate grooming.
Sep 03, 202124:29
Ep 138 What Modern Training Has To Offer

Ep 138 What Modern Training Has To Offer

In the first part we'll talk about how dog training is so much more than group obedience classes. In the second part we'll talk about why trainers need to know more about dog grooming and how that serves pur shared clientelle.
Aug 25, 202123:03
Ep137 Subthreshold

Ep137 Subthreshold

In the first part we'll talk about what subthreshold means and why we should care about it. In the second part we'll talk about a pup that I'm working with.
Aug 18, 202122:52
Ep 136 Terminology Adds Clarity

Ep 136 Terminology Adds Clarity

In the first part we'll talk about how terminology helps us to communicate thoughts, procedures , and ideas so that we can replicate results. In the second part we'll.talk about one particular term that is often misused and confused.
Aug 06, 202124:14
Ep 135 Handling Fees?

Ep 135 Handling Fees?

This week we'll talk about handling fees. Do handling fees encourage owners to work on their dog's behavior problems?
Jul 29, 202121:30
Ep134 Barking, Whining, and Screaming

Ep134 Barking, Whining, and Screaming

In the first part we'll talk about the many reasons that dogs get noisy. In the second part we'll talk about the common things that we say that just add to frustration.
Jul 25, 202123:24
Ep133 Things That Non Groomers Don't Understand

Ep133 Things That Non Groomers Don't Understand

In the first part we'll talk about dryers and why drying is important and not just a finishing touch like it can be for people. In the second part we"ll talk about how shaving or clipping a dog down is meticulous and tedious work that isn't the best idea for dogs who find grooming difficult.



Jul 13, 202126:07
Ep132 Walking You Through The Process

Ep132 Walking You Through The Process

In the first part we'll talk about all of the things that I think about when I'm working with a dog who is new to me and has a history of "not liking it". In the second part we'll talk about how the process played out.
Jul 06, 202123:49
Ep131 3 Questions Continued

Ep131 3 Questions Continued

This week we'll talk about appropriate ways for dogs to show us, tell us, or express to us that they don't like something, are uncomfortable and/or want us to stop. The truth is that dogs need a safe way to communicate that. And we need to know how to respond.

Jun 30, 202121:25
Ep130 Three Questions To Ask Owners

Ep130 Three Questions To Ask Owners

In the first part we'll talk about three questions that we can ask to get a good idea about a dog's behavior. In the second part we'll talk about using that conversation to talk about our safety policy.
Jun 15, 202120:39
Ep129 Adolescent Dogs and The Function of Behavior

Ep129 Adolescent Dogs and The Function of Behavior

In the first part we'll talk about adolescent dogs. They're not adults but they're not puppies either. In the second part we'll talk about the function of behavior and how knowing what happens directly before and directly after will help you change that behavior.
Jun 01, 202120:18
ep128 Stubborn, Willful, and Defiant

ep128 Stubborn, Willful, and Defiant

In the first partwe'll talk about what we're seeing when we think a dog is stubborn, willful, or defiant. In the second part we'll talk about how that relates to reinforcement and punishment.
May 18, 202119:27
Ep127 "Stop Struggling" is different than teaching calm.

Ep127 "Stop Struggling" is different than teaching calm.

This week we'll talk about how waiting for a dog to stop struggling is different than working toward Calm, Comfortable, and Cooperative.
May 04, 202123:13
Ep126 Some Examples From My Week

Ep126 Some Examples From My Week

This week I'll talk about a few dogs that I worked with this week and give you some examples of how I handle things.
Apr 27, 202122:40
Ep125 Trigger Stacking

Ep125 Trigger Stacking


In the first part we'll talk about what Trigger Stacking is and why it's important for us to understand. In the second part we'll talk about some human examples.
Apr 20, 202125:02
Ep124 Burning Out and Wearing Out

Ep124 Burning Out and Wearing Out

This week we're talking about how behavior problems can contribute to burn out, stress, injuries to dogs, and injuries to people.
Apr 13, 202121:47
Ep123 Trusted Sources
Apr 06, 202122:22
Ep122 Anthropomorphism

Ep122 Anthropomorphism

This week we'll talk about emotions. Do dogs have the same emotions that we have? Do we know?
Mar 23, 202125:58
Ep121 What And Why For Owners

Ep121 What And Why For Owners

In the first part we'll talk about what an owner gets out of working with their dog. In the second part we'll talk about what owners can work on at home.
Mar 16, 202125:06
Ep120 Recipes or Flowcharts

Ep120 Recipes or Flowcharts

This week we'll talk about how we often want instructions to follow like a recipe when training is more of a flow chart.
Mar 11, 202119:49
Ep119 Facts Or Stories

Ep119 Facts Or Stories

In the first part we're going to discuss the difference between an observable fact and the stories that we make up around them. In the second part we'll play a little game to identify facts and stories.
Mar 04, 202122:20
Ep118 Setting The Mood
Feb 23, 202124:04
Ep117 Building A Trust Account

Ep117 Building A Trust Account

In the first part we'll talk about how important trust is and how it's good for business. In the second part we'll talk about building trust.
Feb 16, 202122:35
Ep116 Vets and Behaviorists

Ep116 Vets and Behaviorists

In the fist part we'll talk about the reality of sending a dog with a behavior problem to the Vet to be sedated for grooming. In the second part we'll talk about Behaviorists and what that means.
Feb 09, 202122:00
Ep 115 A Safety Policy and Talking To Owners

Ep 115 A Safety Policy and Talking To Owners

In the first part we'll talk about my Safety Policy. In the second part we'll talk about talking to our owners about changing policies.
Feb 02, 202132:32
Ep114 Let Him Go Or Push Him Through?

Ep114 Let Him Go Or Push Him Through?

This week we'll talk about some middle ground between letting a dog go and pushing them through.
Jan 19, 202119:57
Ep113 Flooding, Habituation or Sensitization?

Ep113 Flooding, Habituation or Sensitization?


In the first part we'll talk about what flooding is and the 2 possible outcomes. In the second part we'll talk about why that's helpful to understand.
Jan 12, 202123:19
Ep112 New Years Resolutions and Starting Fresh

Ep112 New Years Resolutions and Starting Fresh

In the first part we'll talk about dog owners and where they can start. In the second part we'll talk about new years resolutions for groomers.
Jan 06, 202133:56
Ep111 The skeptics guide to handling

Ep111 The skeptics guide to handling

In the first part we'll talk about "energy" and how we can better describe what we mean. In the second part we'll talk about "intuition" and what we're really observing.
Dec 22, 202022:13
Ep110 No Fight Means Good, Right?!?

Ep110 No Fight Means Good, Right?!?

This week we're talking about the dogs who aren't difficult to groom but are showing signs of stress. Is that a behavior problem? Do we need to work toward Calm, Comfortable, and Cooperative?
Dec 15, 202023:33
Ep109 To Talk Or Keep Quiet

Ep109 To Talk Or Keep Quiet

In the first part we'll talk about some myths about using your voice. In the second part we'll talk about how using your voice can be a helpful tool.
Dec 08, 202025:47
Ep108 Cooperative Care and Force Free

Ep108 Cooperative Care and Force Free

In the first part we'll talk about cooperative care and how it helps us in the long run. In the second part we'll talk about what force free means and how it's often misunderstood.
Dec 01, 202026:40
Ep107 What is Desensitization?

Ep107 What is Desensitization?

This week we'll talk about desensitization and sensitization. Are you making dogs more sensitive to something or less sensitive to something?
Nov 24, 202024:17
Ep106 The First Step

Ep106 The First Step

This week we're talking about the very first step of any training- Goal Setting. Why do we need a goal?
Nov 10, 202024:37
Ep105 "It's Almost To The Point Where I Can't Get This Dog Done!"

Ep105 "It's Almost To The Point Where I Can't Get This Dog Done!"

This week we'll talk about what's happening when we say things like "It's almost to the point where I can't get this dog done" and "I just couldn't get this dog done today". These statements tell me quite a bit about what is happening.
Nov 03, 202025:30
Ep104 Walking You Through

Ep104 Walking You Through

In the first part I'm going to have you imagine yourself doing a nail trim while I walk you through the steps I would take. In the second part I'll talk about why I do it that way.

Oct 27, 202023:06
Ep103 Working With People

Ep103 Working With People

In the first part we'll talk about some myths that groomers and owners may still believe. In the second part we'll talk about helping fellow groomers modernize.
Oct 20, 202024:56