by Stephanie Zikmann | Apr 26, 2026 | Dog Grooming Tips, Dog Behaviour & Training
Most aggression in dogs is not really aggression at all. In many, if not all, cases a dog is expressing an underlying emotional need that is telling us they are scared, they feel overwhelmed, or they are experiencing some form of discomfort and/or pain. In the...
by Stephanie Zikmann | Apr 24, 2026 | Dog Behaviour & Training, Dog Care Tips, Dog Grooming for Caregivers, Dog Grooming Tips
Lick mats and slow feeders have become a go-to tool in more holistic and cooperative salons around the world – I personally have recommended, and used, them over the years to help calm dogs and create positive associations to stressful grooming tasks. But, my...
by Stephanie Zikmann | Apr 22, 2026 | Dog Care Tips, Dog Behaviour & Training, Dog Grooming for Caregivers, Dog Grooming Tips
There’s mixed opinions on when to start grooming a puppy, with most puppy carers thinking grooming is only necessary when the coat starts to get messy. By this point, you’re already late to the party! I can’t count the number of times I have received...
by Stephanie Zikmann | Apr 20, 2026 | Dog Grooming Tips, Dog Care Tips, Dog Grooming for Caregivers
When you work holistically, you’re not grooming “a breed” or simply performing “a haircut” – you’re grooming an animal with a nervous system, a life history, and a body that changes over time. In HGA Philosophy, the student learns how age, development, welfare...
by Stephanie Zikmann | Apr 18, 2026 | Dog Grooming for Caregivers, Animal Welfare Legislation, Grooming Business Tips
What are the common questions dog owners ask about dog grooming services? Over the years I have came across some recurring questions from the dog carer community, specifically when it comes to how dog grooming services are priced, how they are provided, and what to...
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