by Stephanie Zikmann | Feb 18, 2026 | Dog Grooming Tips, Dog Grooming for Caregivers, Self Care for Pet Pros
One of my biggest pet peeves is seeing a Facebook post flag up that says something along the lines of “Help! How can I speed up my grooming time?”. In the fast-paced world of professional dog grooming, time is often treated as the ultimate commodity....
by Stephanie Zikmann | Feb 16, 2026 | Dog Behaviour & Training, Dog Grooming Tips
I believe that safer grooming begins with understanding how dogs think, feel and process their environment, and so this is what I teach my students at The Holistic Grooming Academy. Because, when we understand canine cognition, emotions and the nervous system,...
by Stephanie Zikmann | Feb 13, 2026 | Dog Behaviour & Training, Animal Welfare Legislation, Dog Grooming Tips
Have you ever noticed that there are some breeds that the grooming industry naturally repel? You typically will come across a Facebook post that shows a half eaten hand alongside the caption “Guess the breed” and within a matter of seconds you have an...
by Stephanie Zikmann | Feb 11, 2026 | Animal Welfare Legislation, Dog Grooming for Caregivers
I was recently sent a fantastic e-mail from an existing student of my Behaviour Grooming Diploma expressing concern over one of the practical tasks for our Skin and Coat Care Module. The e-mail detailed how the use of products for a Zoopharmacognosy exercise may in...
by Stephanie Zikmann | Feb 9, 2026 | Dog Grooming Tips, Dog Behaviour & Training, Dog Grooming for Caregivers
You’ve just started clipping when you notice some strange gestures: a lip lick, the white’s of the dog’s eyes, a paw lift, and maybe even raised hackles. Are these just random behaviours, or is your canine client trying to tell you something...
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