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...
by Stephanie Zikmann | Jun 23, 2026 | Dog Grooming News, Animal Welfare Legislation, Dog Behaviour & Training
Grooming is not simply something we do to animals; it is an experience animals live… Dog grooming is often viewed as a routine husbandry task consisting of hygiene, appearance, and health maintenance. Yet grooming interactions between humans and animals are more...
by Stephanie Zikmann | Jun 15, 2026 | Grooming Business Tips
This one is all about you as a professional: your network, your reputation, and how you build relationships that strengthen your business without compromising welfare. Because let’s be honest, grooming can feel isolating. You’re managing behaviour,...
by Stephanie Zikmann | Jun 2, 2026 | Dog Grooming Tips, Dog Grooming for Caregivers
“The dog used to be absolutely fine during grooming, and then suddenly they started hating it!” is something I have witnessed many groomers and dog owners say over the years, but the reality is, it is very rarely “sudden” at all… So why...
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