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by Chrissy Neumyer Smith MGBS, MCS, MCGE, CPG, CBCC-KA, CPDT-KA, FFCP
This is the podcast where dog grooming and dog training meet! Each episode is a Lesson by Chrissy Neumeyer Smith. There are over 200 Lessons (more than 70 hours of Free Content) on behavior and cooperative care for grooming. You don’t have to start at the beginning—just jump in, pick a topic, and learn something you can use right away. It’s for groomers, trainers, pet owners, and pet pros who want dogs to be calm, comfortable, and cooperative for grooming and other types of care. New lessons will be added when I feel an urge to go deeper into a topic or when listeners request a topic.
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- Dec 1, 202520 min
Why Isn't That Perfect Face Happening? Ep217
If you've ever asked your groomer, "Why can't you make him look like the dog in the picture?" Or if you're a groomer, "Why aren't my grooms looking like those gorgeous faces that I see other groomers do?" This week, we're talking about why behavior is the key to getting those gorgeous faces. Once we understand how calm, comfortable, and cooperative changes everything about prep work. Then we can get those gorgeous headsFor full transcripts, go to the audio episode on CreatingGreatGroomingDogs.comFor more info on all of my classes etc, go to https://link.content360.io/CreatingGreatGroomingDogsYou can also listen to this episode as a podcast on my website or anywhere you listen to podcasts.For more information about my classes-The full diploma programMaster Groomer Behavior Specialist(MGBS) diploma programWant to support the show? Buy Me A Coffee!Mentioned in this episode:May 4th MGBS StartThe MGBS program is through The Whole Pet Grooming Academy. Please follow this link for details! https://www.wholepetnh.com/diplomas/p/q841ezpqqpfvb61aarnve38em9zpgk-zchb7-4cpj7-zysd3-djrwn-cyyxf-8hcmnMGBS start date
- Nov 19, 202523 min
Counterconditioning and Desensitization Basics Ep216
This week, we're discussing counterconditioning and desensitization. Many groomers misuse these terms, thinking they can simply expose dogs to scary tools or procedures to make them less sensitive, but this often has the opposite effect. We'll explore how to properly implement these techniques to help dogs feel safe, comfortable, and cooperative during grooming.For full transcripts, go to the audio episode on CreatingGreatGroomingDogs.comFor more info on all of my classes etc, go to https://link.content360.io/CreatingGreatGroomingDogsYou can also listen to this episode as a podcast on my website or anywhere you listen to podcasts.For more information about my classes-The full diploma programMaster Groomer Behavior Specialist(MGBS) diploma programWant to support the show? Buy Me A Coffee!Mentioned in this episode:May 4th MGBS StartThe MGBS program is through The Whole Pet Grooming Academy. Please follow this link for details! https://www.wholepetnh.com/diplomas/p/q841ezpqqpfvb61aarnve38em9zpgk-zchb7-4cpj7-zysd3-djrwn-cyyxf-8hcmnMGBS start date
- Nov 12, 202524 min
Grooming Those Senior Dogs Ep215
This week, we'll talk about the special grooming needs of senior pets. Their physical and emotional changes, as well as the importance of adapting grooming techniques to accommodate aging pets.For full transcripts, go to the audio episode on CreatingGreatGroomingDogs.comFor more info on all of my classes etc, go to https://link.content360.io/CreatingGreatGroomingDogsYou can also listen to this episode as a podcast on my website or anywhere you listen to podcasts.For more information about my classes-The full diploma programMaster Groomer Behavior Specialist(MGBS) diploma programWant to support the show? Buy Me A Coffee!Mentioned in this episode:May 4th MGBS StartThe MGBS program is through The Whole Pet Grooming Academy. Please follow this link for details! https://www.wholepetnh.com/diplomas/p/q841ezpqqpfvb61aarnve38em9zpgk-zchb7-4cpj7-zysd3-djrwn-cyyxf-8hcmnMGBS start date
- Nov 5, 202520 min
The Bite Scale Ep214
This week, we're discussing the bite scale. Why do we need to know about the bite scale? We want to know if a dog is trying to hurt us or not, because many of these "bites" are actually warnings. So, we're going to dive into that this week.Dr Dunbar's Bite ScaleFor full transcripts, go to the audio episode on CreatingGreatGroomingDogs.comFor more info on all of my classes etc, go to https://link.content360.io/CreatingGreatGroomingDogsYou can also listen to this episode as a podcast on my website or anywhere you listen to podcasts.For more information about my classes-The full diploma programMaster Groomer Behavior Specialist(MGBS) diploma programWant to support the show? Buy Me A Coffee!Mentioned in this episode:May 4th MGBS StartThe MGBS program is through The Whole Pet Grooming Academy. Please follow this link for details! https://www.wholepetnh.com/diplomas/p/q841ezpqqpfvb61aarnve38em9zpgk-zchb7-4cpj7-zysd3-djrwn-cyyxf-8hcmnMGBS start date
- Oct 29, 202517 min
Should You Always End on a Good Note? Ep 213
Should you always end on a good note? Ooh, I think we've all heard this one before, and the answer is, it depends. We'll talk about why “ending on a good note” isn’t always good training — and how to know when continuing actually makes things worse for the dog.For full transcripts, go to the audio episode on CreatingGreatGroomingDogs.comFor more info on all of my classes etc, go to https://link.content360.io/CreatingGreatGroomingDogsYou can also listen to this episode as a podcast on my website or anywhere you listen to podcasts.For more information about my classes-The full diploma programMaster Groomer Behavior Specialist(MGBS) diploma programWant to support the show? Buy Me A Coffee!Mentioned in this episode:May 4th MGBS StartThe MGBS program is through The Whole Pet Grooming Academy. Please follow this link for details! https://www.wholepetnh.com/diplomas/p/q841ezpqqpfvb61aarnve38em9zpgk-zchb7-4cpj7-zysd3-djrwn-cyyxf-8hcmnMGBS start date
- Oct 22, 202522 min
Owner Q & A Ep212
We're gonna do some owner questions and answers, owner concerns, because as an owner, your dog has grooming and veterinary needs, and sometimes the communication breaks down because owners don't fully understand what we can and cannot do.And sometimes our pet professionals don't have good answers for your concerns. So we're gonna cover a bunch of common ones this week.For full transcripts, go to the audio episode on CreatingGreatGroomingDogs.comFor more info on all of my classes etc, go to https://link.content360.io/CreatingGreatGroomingDogsYou can also listen to this episode as a podcast on my website or anywhere you listen to podcasts.For more information about my classes-The full diploma programMaster Groomer Behavior Specialist(MGBS) diploma programWant to support the show? Buy Me A Coffee!Mentioned in this episode:May 4th MGBS StartThe MGBS program is through The Whole Pet Grooming Academy. Please follow this link for details! https://www.wholepetnh.com/diplomas/p/q841ezpqqpfvb61aarnve38em9zpgk-zchb7-4cpj7-zysd3-djrwn-cyyxf-8hcmnMGBS start date
- Oct 14, 202519 min
5 Positive Reinforcement Mistakes You Could Be Making Ep211
This week, we'll talk about five mistakes you could be making when you're trying to use Positive Reinforcement(+R).For full transcripts, go to the audio episode on CreatingGreatGroomingDogs.comFor more info on all of my classes etc, go to https://link.content360.io/CreatingGreatGroomingDogsYou can also listen to this episode as a podcast on my website or anywhere you listen to podcasts.For more information about my classes-The full diploma programMaster Groomer Behavior Specialist(MGBS) diploma programWant to support the show? Buy Me A Coffee!Mentioned in this episode:May 4th MGBS StartThe MGBS program is through The Whole Pet Grooming Academy. Please follow this link for details! https://www.wholepetnh.com/diplomas/p/q841ezpqqpfvb61aarnve38em9zpgk-zchb7-4cpj7-zysd3-djrwn-cyyxf-8hcmnMGBS start date
- Oct 7, 202518 min
What Does "Specializing In Behavior" Mean? Ep210
This week, we're talking about what it means to specialize. I hear many different versions, and I think it's a pretty exciting topic because I'm a geek, and that's what I like.For full transcripts, go to the audio episode on CreatingGreatGroomingDogs.comFor more info on all of my classes etc, go to https://link.content360.io/CreatingGreatGroomingDogsYou can also listen to this episode as a podcast on my website or anywhere you listen to podcasts.For more information about my classes-The full diploma programMaster Groomer Behavior Specialist(MGBS) diploma programWant to support the show? Buy Me A Coffee!Mentioned in this episode:May 4th MGBS StartThe MGBS program is through The Whole Pet Grooming Academy. Please follow this link for details! https://www.wholepetnh.com/diplomas/p/q841ezpqqpfvb61aarnve38em9zpgk-zchb7-4cpj7-zysd3-djrwn-cyyxf-8hcmnMGBS start date
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This is the podcast where dog grooming and dog training meet! Each episode is a Lesson by Chrissy Neumeyer Smith. There are over 200 Lessons (more than 70 hours of Free Content) on behavior and cooperative care for grooming. You don’t have to start at the beginning—just jump in, pick a topic, and learn something you can use right away. It’s for groomers, trainers, pet owners, and pet pros who want dogs to be calm, comfortable, and cooperative for grooming and other types of care. New lessons will be added when I feel an urge to go deeper into a topic or when listeners request a topic.
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