by Stephanie Zikmann | Feb 16, 2026 | Dog Behaviour & Training, Dog Grooming Tips
I believe that safer grooming begins with understanding how dogs think, feel and process their environment, and so this is what I teach my students at The Holistic Grooming Academy. Because, when we understand canine cognition, emotions and the nervous system,...
by Stephanie Zikmann | Feb 13, 2026 | Dog Behaviour & Training, Animal Welfare Legislation, Dog Grooming Tips
Have you ever noticed that there are some breeds that the grooming industry naturally repel? You typically will come across a Facebook post that shows a half eaten hand alongside the caption “Guess the breed” and within a matter of seconds you have an...
by Stephanie Zikmann | Feb 11, 2026 | Animal Welfare Legislation, Dog Grooming for Caregivers
I was recently sent a fantastic e-mail from an existing student of my Behaviour Grooming Diploma expressing concern over one of the practical tasks for our Skin and Coat Care Module. The e-mail detailed how the use of products for a Zoopharmacognosy exercise may in...
by Stephanie Zikmann | Feb 9, 2026 | Dog Grooming Tips, Dog Behaviour & Training, Dog Grooming for Caregivers
You’ve just started clipping when you notice some strange gestures: a lip lick, the white’s of the dog’s eyes, a paw lift, and maybe even raised hackles. Are these just random behaviours, or is your canine client trying to tell you something...
by Stephanie Zikmann | Feb 7, 2026 | Dog Behaviour & Training, Dog Grooming for Caregivers, Dog Grooming Tips
Your dog approaches and begins licking your hand, face, or arm, and the immediate assumption is, “Aww, they love me!” Whilst there’s no denying the bond between dogs and their humans, the truth about licking behaviour is far more nuanced and...
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