Creating Great Grooming Dogs

Chrissy Neumyer Smith MGBS, MCS, MCGE, CPG, CBCC-KA, CPDT-KA, FFCP
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This is the podcast where dog grooming and dog training meet! Each episode is a Lesson by Chrissy Neumyer Smith. There are over 200 Lessons(more than 70 hours of Free Content) on behavior and cooperative care for grooming. You don’t have to start at the beginning—just jump in, pick a topic, and learn something you can use right away. It’s for groomers, trainers, pet owners, and pet pros who want dogs to be calm, comfortable, and cooperative for grooming and other types of care. New lessons will be added when I feel an urge to go deeper into a topic or when listeners request a topic.

  1. Why Isn't That Perfect Face Happening? Ep217

    12/01/2025

    Why Isn't That Perfect Face Happening? Ep217

    If you've ever asked your groomer, "Why can't you make him look like the dog in the picture?" Or if you're a groomer, "Why aren't my grooms looking like those gorgeous faces that I see other groomers do?" This week, we're talking about why behavior is the key to getting those gorgeous faces. Once we understand how calm, comfortable, and cooperative changes everything about prep work. Then we can get those gorgeous heads For full transcripts, go to the audio episode on CreatingGreatGroomingDogs.com For more info on all of my classes etc, go to https://link.content360.io/CreatingGreatGroomingDogs You can also listen to this episode as a podcast on my website or anywhere you listen to podcasts. For more information about my classes- The full diploma program Master Groomer Behavior Specialist(MGBS) diploma program Shorter courses- Modern Behavior & Handling for Groomers Groom S.M.A.R.T. Want to support the show? Buy Me A Coffee! Mentioned in this episode: "Groom S.M.A.R.T." https://www.wholepetnh.com/course-listing/p/hnttrhwcf56ktxk-d283x-dtgr5-hx69t-8899w-8y9rf-ma93e Modern Behavior & Handling for Groomers https://www.wholepetnh.com/course-listing/p/behavior-handling

    21 min
  2. Counterconditioning and Desensitization Basics Ep216

    11/19/2025

    Counterconditioning and Desensitization Basics Ep216

    This week, we're discussing counterconditioning and desensitization. Many groomers misuse these terms, thinking they can simply expose dogs to scary tools or procedures to make them less sensitive, but this often has the opposite effect. We'll explore how to properly implement these techniques to help dogs feel safe, comfortable, and cooperative during grooming. For full transcripts, go to the audio episode on CreatingGreatGroomingDogs.com For more info on all of my classes etc, go to https://link.content360.io/CreatingGreatGroomingDogs You can also listen to this episode as a podcast on my website or anywhere you listen to podcasts. For more information about my classes- The full diploma program Master Groomer Behavior Specialist(MGBS) diploma program Shorter courses- Modern Behavior & Handling for Groomers Groom S.M.A.R.T. Want to support the show? Buy Me A Coffee! Mentioned in this episode: "Groom S.M.A.R.T." https://www.wholepetnh.com/course-listing/p/hnttrhwcf56ktxk-d283x-dtgr5-hx69t-8899w-8y9rf-ma93e Modern Behavior & Handling for Groomers https://www.wholepetnh.com/course-listing/p/behavior-handling

    24 min
  3. Grooming Those Senior Dogs Ep215

    11/12/2025

    Grooming Those Senior Dogs Ep215

    This week, we'll talk about the special grooming needs of senior pets. Their physical and emotional changes, as well as the importance of adapting grooming techniques to accommodate aging pets. For full transcripts, go to the audio episode on CreatingGreatGroomingDogs.com For more info on all of my classes etc, go to https://link.content360.io/CreatingGreatGroomingDogs You can also listen to this episode as a podcast on my website or anywhere you listen to podcasts. For more information about my classes- The full diploma program Master Groomer Behavior Specialist(MGBS) diploma program Shorter courses- Modern Behavior & Handling for Groomers Groom S.M.A.R.T. Want to support the show? Buy Me A Coffee! Mentioned in this episode: "Groom S.M.A.R.T." https://www.wholepetnh.com/course-listing/p/hnttrhwcf56ktxk-d283x-dtgr5-hx69t-8899w-8y9rf-ma93e Modern Behavior & Handling for Groomers https://www.wholepetnh.com/course-listing/p/behavior-handling

    25 min
  4. The Bite Scale Ep214

    11/05/2025

    The Bite Scale Ep214

    This week, we're discussing the bite scale. Why do we need to know about the bite scale? We want to know if a dog is trying to hurt us or not, because many of these "bites" are actually warnings. So, we're going to dive into that this week. Dr Dunbar's Bite Scale For full transcripts, go to the audio episode on CreatingGreatGroomingDogs.com For more info on all of my classes etc, go to https://link.content360.io/CreatingGreatGroomingDogs You can also listen to this episode as a podcast on my website or anywhere you listen to podcasts. For more information about my classes- The full diploma program Master Groomer Behavior Specialist(MGBS) diploma program Shorter courses- Modern Behavior & Handling for Groomers Groom S.M.A.R.T. Want to support the show? Buy Me A Coffee! Mentioned in this episode: "Groom S.M.A.R.T." https://www.wholepetnh.com/course-listing/p/hnttrhwcf56ktxk-d283x-dtgr5-hx69t-8899w-8y9rf-ma93e Modern Behavior & Handling for Groomers https://www.wholepetnh.com/course-listing/p/behavior-handling

    20 min
  5. Should You Always End on a Good Note? Ep 213

    10/29/2025

    Should You Always End on a Good Note? Ep 213

    Should you always end on a good note? Ooh, I think we've all heard this one before, and the answer is, it depends. We'll talk about why “ending on a good note” isn’t always good training — and how to know when continuing actually makes things worse for the dog. For full transcripts, go to the audio episode on CreatingGreatGroomingDogs.com For more info on all of my classes etc, go to https://link.content360.io/CreatingGreatGroomingDogs You can also listen to this episode as a podcast on my website or anywhere you listen to podcasts. For more information about my classes- The full diploma program Master Groomer Behavior Specialist(MGBS) diploma program Shorter courses- Modern Behavior & Handling for Groomers Groom S.M.A.R.T. Want to support the show? Buy Me A Coffee! Mentioned in this episode: "Groom S.M.A.R.T." https://www.wholepetnh.com/course-listing/p/hnttrhwcf56ktxk-d283x-dtgr5-hx69t-8899w-8y9rf-ma93e Modern Behavior & Handling for Groomers https://www.wholepetnh.com/course-listing/p/behavior-handling

    18 min
  6. Owner Q & A Ep212

    10/22/2025

    Owner Q & A Ep212

    We're gonna do some owner questions and answers, owner concerns, because as an owner, your dog has grooming and veterinary needs, and sometimes the communication breaks down because owners don't fully understand what we can and cannot do. And sometimes our pet professionals don't have good answers for your concerns. So we're gonna cover a bunch of common ones this week. For full transcripts, go to the audio episode on CreatingGreatGroomingDogs.com For more info on all of my classes etc, go to https://link.content360.io/CreatingGreatGroomingDogs You can also listen to this episode as a podcast on my website or anywhere you listen to podcasts. For more information about my classes- The full diploma program Master Groomer Behavior Specialist(MGBS) diploma program Shorter courses- Modern Behavior & Handling for Groomers Groom S.M.A.R.T. Want to support the show? Buy Me A Coffee! Mentioned in this episode: "Groom S.M.A.R.T." https://www.wholepetnh.com/course-listing/p/hnttrhwcf56ktxk-d283x-dtgr5-hx69t-8899w-8y9rf-ma93e Modern Behavior & Handling for Groomers https://www.wholepetnh.com/course-listing/p/behavior-handling

    23 min
  7. 5 Positive Reinforcement Mistakes You Could Be Making Ep211

    10/14/2025

    5 Positive Reinforcement Mistakes You Could Be Making Ep211

    This week, we'll talk about five mistakes you could be making when you're trying to use Positive Reinforcement(+R). For full transcripts, go to the audio episode on CreatingGreatGroomingDogs.com For more info on all of my classes etc, go to https://link.content360.io/CreatingGreatGroomingDogs You can also listen to this episode as a podcast on my website or anywhere you listen to podcasts. For more information about my classes- The full diploma program Master Groomer Behavior Specialist(MGBS) diploma program Shorter courses- Modern Behavior & Handling for Groomers Groom S.M.A.R.T. Want to support the show? Buy Me A Coffee! Mentioned in this episode: "Groom S.M.A.R.T." https://www.wholepetnh.com/course-listing/p/hnttrhwcf56ktxk-d283x-dtgr5-hx69t-8899w-8y9rf-ma93e Modern Behavior & Handling for Groomers https://www.wholepetnh.com/course-listing/p/behavior-handling

    20 min
  8. What Does "Specializing In Behavior" Mean? Ep210

    10/07/2025

    What Does "Specializing In Behavior" Mean? Ep210

    This week, we're talking about what it means to specialize. I hear many different versions, and I think it's a pretty exciting topic because I'm a geek, and that's what I like. For full transcripts, go to the audio episode on CreatingGreatGroomingDogs.com For more info on all of my classes etc, go to https://link.content360.io/CreatingGreatGroomingDogs You can also listen to this episode as a podcast on my website or anywhere you listen to podcasts. For more information about my classes- The full diploma program Master Groomer Behavior Specialist(MGBS) diploma program Shorter courses- Modern Behavior & Handling for Groomers Groom S.M.A.R.T. Want to support the show? Buy Me A Coffee! Mentioned in this episode: "Groom S.M.A.R.T." https://www.wholepetnh.com/course-listing/p/hnttrhwcf56ktxk-d283x-dtgr5-hx69t-8899w-8y9rf-ma93e Modern Behavior & Handling for Groomers https://www.wholepetnh.com/course-listing/p/behavior-handling

    19 min
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This is the podcast where dog grooming and dog training meet! Each episode is a Lesson by Chrissy Neumyer Smith. There are over 200 Lessons(more than 70 hours of Free Content) on behavior and cooperative care for grooming. You don’t have to start at the beginning—just jump in, pick a topic, and learn something you can use right away. It’s for groomers, trainers, pet owners, and pet pros who want dogs to be calm, comfortable, and cooperative for grooming and other types of care. New lessons will be added when I feel an urge to go deeper into a topic or when listeners request a topic.

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  • Creator
    Chrissy Neumyer Smith MGBS, MCS, MCGE, CPG, CBCC-KA, CPDT-KA, FFCP
  • Years Active
    2018 - 2025
  • Episodes
    220
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Chrissy Neumyer Smith MGBS, MCS, MCGE, CPG, CBCC-KA, CPDT-KA, FFCP
  • Show Website
    Creating Great Grooming Dogs

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