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...
by Stephanie Zikmann | May 24, 2026 | Dog Grooming Tips, Animal Welfare Legislation
For many dogs, their first professional grooming appointment is not just about getting their coat clean and tidy. It is a learning experience – one that can shape how they feel about grooming, handling, touch, restraint, novelty, and even unfamiliar people for...
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...
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