igroomhub Media Podcast

Are groomers seeing more anxious, reactive and less confident dogs than we used to? Nat talks with dog behaviour consultant Kath Anderson from K9 Kudos about what may have changed in the lives of the dogs we groom, what we’re seeing on the grooming table, and how we can better recognise and respond to what dogs are telling us. Kath also shares her SPA™ approach: Space, Pace and Attunement, and why behaviour is information, not something to simply push through. Modern Principles of Behaviour-I...

What does the future of dog grooming look like when the finished groom is no longer our only measure of success? Nat chats with internationally recognised groomer and educator Sasha Riess about how his approach has changed over a long career, creating calmer grooming environments, shifting the focus from the finished style to the dog’s experience, and why he believes the industry is already moving in a new direction. Modern Principles of Behaviour-Informed Dog Grooming is available now ...

Dog groomers work with behaviour every day, but are we always recognising what the dog is trying to tell us? Nat chats with dog groomer and behaviour consultant April Williams about stress and shutdown, why pushing through can make things worse, and how recognising what’s driving a dog’s behaviour can change the grooming experience. Modern Principles of Behaviour-Informed Dog Grooming is available now with lifetime access: Explore the BIG course Send us Fan Mail

Dog grooming has changed enormously over the past 35 years, but has the way we think about the dog kept pace? Anna chats with Natalie West about what groomers were taught about dog behaviour when Nat first entered the industry, how her own approach has evolved, and why understanding the dog in front of us has become such an important part of modern grooming. Modern Principles of Behaviour-Informed Dog Grooming is available now with lifetime access: Explore the BIG course Send us Fan Mail

Our salon received a one-star review recently. It wasn't really the review itself that stayed with us... This episode is an AI-read audio version of a blog article from igroomhub. The AI is helpful, but occasionally a little too creative with pronunciation. Read blogs @ www.igroomhub.com.au/blog Send us Fan Mail