Grooming day can be a bit of a circus if your dog is more “zoomies and zips” than “sit and stay.” As someone who’s worked closely with dogs of all temperaments in my years as a Veterinary Technician and Nutrition Specialist, I totally get it—learning how to keep your dog calm during grooming is no…
If you’ve ever wondered how to train a dog to tolerate going to the groomer, trust me—you’re not alone. As someone who’s spent years in the canine-assisted therapy world, I’ve worked with dogs who wouldn’t flinch at sirens or strangers but would absolutely panic at the sight of a grooming table. It’s wild how something…
Let’s be real—brushing your dog isn’t always a tail-wagging experience. Some pups love it from the get-go, but for many, that grooming brush might as well be a medieval torture device. I’ve worked with dozens of therapy dogs and companion pups over the years, and I can tell you with confidence, it doesn’t have to…
Let’s be real—grooming day doesn’t always feel like a spa day for our dogs. If you’ve ever wrestled with a wet, squirming pup in your bathroom or watched your client’s dog panic at the sight of a nail clipper, you’re not alone. I’ve been there too. As someone who’s worked hands-on as a Canine-Assisted Therapy…