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...
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,...
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