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From Fear to Trust: Transforming Dog Grooming with Christine Neumeyer-Smith

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In this episode, I chat with Christine Neumeyer-Smith, a master groomer, behavior specialist, AND certified professional dog trainer, to uncover the secrets of making grooming a stress-free experience for dogs. Christine's journey from a boarding kennel intern to a leading expert in the field is nothing short of inspiring. We tackle the communication gaps between groomers and trainers and reveal practical strategies like counter conditioning and consent-based training to enhance dog comfort and safety during grooming sessions.
About Christine:
"I'm a Master Groomer Behavior Specialist (MGBS), Certified Professional Groomer (CPG), Certified Behavior Consultant for Canines (CBCC-KA), Certified Professional Dog Trainer (CPDT-KA), and Fear Free Certified Groomer and Trainer (FFCP). My journey began in 1986 during an internship for the Essex Agricultural and Technical Institute Animal Science program, where I discovered my passion for training and grooming. In 2000, I founded Happy Critters, offering house call grooming, in-home training, and behavior consulting. As an instructor at the Whole Pet Grooming Academy, I teach The Master Groomer Behavior Specialist program online course. Additionally, I've been hosting the Creating Great Grooming Dogs podcast since 2018 and speaking at grooming conferences and summits."

Learn more about options for help for dogs with aggression here:
AggressiveDog.com
Learn more about our annual Aggression in Dogs Conference here:
The Aggression in Dogs Conference
Subscribe to the bonus episodes available here:
The Bitey End of the Dog Bonus Episodes
Check out all of our webinars, courses, and educational content here:
Webinars, courses, and more!

  continue reading

Chapters

1. Grooming and Training Collaboration Issues (00:00:00)

2. Starting Early (00:12:45)

3. Navigating Difficult Dog Grooming Conversations (00:24:30)

4. Aggression and Safety in Dog Grooming (00:30:44)

5. Managing Dog Behavior in Grooming (00:39:58)

6. Safety and Handling in Dog Grooming (00:47:34)

7. Understanding Terriers and Doodle Grooming (00:56:48)

8. Managing Dog Aggression With Solo Episodes (01:04:27)

89 episodes

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Content provided by Michael Shikashio CDBC. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Michael Shikashio CDBC or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://ppacc.player.fm/legal.

In this episode, I chat with Christine Neumeyer-Smith, a master groomer, behavior specialist, AND certified professional dog trainer, to uncover the secrets of making grooming a stress-free experience for dogs. Christine's journey from a boarding kennel intern to a leading expert in the field is nothing short of inspiring. We tackle the communication gaps between groomers and trainers and reveal practical strategies like counter conditioning and consent-based training to enhance dog comfort and safety during grooming sessions.
About Christine:
"I'm a Master Groomer Behavior Specialist (MGBS), Certified Professional Groomer (CPG), Certified Behavior Consultant for Canines (CBCC-KA), Certified Professional Dog Trainer (CPDT-KA), and Fear Free Certified Groomer and Trainer (FFCP). My journey began in 1986 during an internship for the Essex Agricultural and Technical Institute Animal Science program, where I discovered my passion for training and grooming. In 2000, I founded Happy Critters, offering house call grooming, in-home training, and behavior consulting. As an instructor at the Whole Pet Grooming Academy, I teach The Master Groomer Behavior Specialist program online course. Additionally, I've been hosting the Creating Great Grooming Dogs podcast since 2018 and speaking at grooming conferences and summits."

Learn more about options for help for dogs with aggression here:
AggressiveDog.com
Learn more about our annual Aggression in Dogs Conference here:
The Aggression in Dogs Conference
Subscribe to the bonus episodes available here:
The Bitey End of the Dog Bonus Episodes
Check out all of our webinars, courses, and educational content here:
Webinars, courses, and more!

  continue reading

Chapters

1. Grooming and Training Collaboration Issues (00:00:00)

2. Starting Early (00:12:45)

3. Navigating Difficult Dog Grooming Conversations (00:24:30)

4. Aggression and Safety in Dog Grooming (00:30:44)

5. Managing Dog Behavior in Grooming (00:39:58)

6. Safety and Handling in Dog Grooming (00:47:34)

7. Understanding Terriers and Doodle Grooming (00:56:48)

8. Managing Dog Aggression With Solo Episodes (01:04:27)

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