Foot Handling: “Give Me 5!”
Now that your dog has learned how to willingly place their foot on a target, let’s now make this a bit more challenging by asking them to place the paw…
Foot Handling: Touching a Target
“Now wait a minute,” I hear you asking. “What does touching a target have anything to do with foot handling? We’re not even touching the foot!” As a retired dog…
Introducing Foot Handling
One of the most common reasons a dog is refused service at the groomer over is fighting for their feet. A dog that doesn’t want their feet touched may bite…
Introducing the Groom Lead
The most surprising things can cause your dog to stumble during a groom session. A dog who is used to a flat collar being buckled around their neck for walks…
Introducing the Wobble Board
Now that your dog understands how to get on and off a platform, the next step is to introduce them to the fact that not all platforms are stable. As…
Platform Training Your Dog
The groom table is the center of your dog’s experience with grooming. The ideal dog will stay still on the table while being worked on. They can sit when the…
If You Know Your Dog Is Aggressive
Most people do not think about groom training their dog until their beloved pet is banned from a groom shop. The dog is often referred to a veterinarian for grooming,…
A Crash Course in Dog Training
Many of the things we want our pets to do are not natural behaviors for our pets. Imagine for a moment you were attempting to brush the teeth or fur…
A Crash Course in Reading Body Language
Before we begin, there are a few key communication signals your dog uses every day that you need to be able to read. These signals will be used to determine…
