by Stephanie Zikmann | Aug 26, 2026 | Dog Care Tips, Dog Behaviour & Training, Dog Grooming for Caregivers
A few years ago, I posted a photo that was taken of me and one of my dogs, King Louis enjoying some light grooming. As I sat on the floor, awkwardly twisting and turning to work around Louis – who was comfortably spread out with his privates unapologetically on...
by Stephanie Zikmann | Aug 1, 2026 | Dog Behaviour & Training, Dog Care Tips
Earlier today, I came across a sponsored reel that was advertising a duck-shaped muzzle for barking dogs, and across the screen appeared the words: POV: What happens when you won’t stop barking at everything The accompanying audio repeatedly sang the words...
by Stephanie Zikmann | Jul 6, 2026 | Dog Behaviour & Training, Animal Welfare Legislation, Dog Grooming Tips
If you ask a groomer whether they are a dog trainer, most will probably say no, and technically they’d be right. Dog grooming curriculum doesn’t train the groomer how to train the dog how to perform conventional dog training activities such as stay, come...
by Stephanie Zikmann | Jun 30, 2026 | Dog Behaviour & Training, Dog Grooming for Caregivers, Dog Grooming Tips
“But dogs can’t consent, and grooming can never be truly consensual anyway” In one sense I can agree with this all-too-common statement that I’ve read various times during the popular “consensual grooming” debate. Because dogs do...
by Stephanie Zikmann | Jun 25, 2026 | Dog Care Tips, Dog Grooming for Caregivers, Dog Grooming Tips
There’s more to grooming your dog than simply grooming your dog… If you intend on making grooming sessions a relaxing experience for your dog you have to think outside the box. While the majority of dogs will instantly find home grooming sessions less...
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