The Groom Pod & Creating Great Grooming Dogs Behavior Chat!
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I had a great conversation with The Amazing Susy Scott on The Groom Pod. She's a friend and a Master Groomer Behavior Specialist. You can find The Groom Pod at The video can be found at For full transcripts, go to the audio episode on 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 Shorter courses- Want to support the show?
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But Is It Kind? Ep208
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Kindness is such a subjective word. How can we ensure that we're making kind decisions for the pets in our care and for our own pets? Because there are many pet owners listening to this podcast also. For full transcripts, go to the audio episode on 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 Shorter courses- Want to support the show?
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Getting Your Boss Onboard Ep207
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Episode 207. How do I get my boss on board? Geez, Chrissy. I like the show and I wanna do all these things, but I'm not self-employed and my boss isn't on board yet. So if you work for someone else, it may feel impossible to make these kinds of changes, but we're gonna talk about that this week, 'cause there are some great discussions that we can have with your boss. For full transcripts, go to the audio episode on 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 Shorter...
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The Coffee Table Game Ep206
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This week, we are talking about a game that anybody can play with their dog to help them be more prepared for grooming and other types of care. It's super easy. Young dogs, old dogs, dogs with no issues, dogs with plenty of issues—this is easy stuff that anyone can do. For full transcripts, go to the audio episode on 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 Shorter courses- Want to support the show?
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If He "Hates It" Why Do It More Often? Ep205
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This week, we're answering the question "If he hates it, why on earth would you do it more often?" Oh, this is such a great question. We're gonna have so much fun covering this one because I think we hear that a lot from our owners, but we also hear that from the non dog trainers. A lot of dog pros who aren't dog trainers might also question this. So we're gonna break it down this week For full transcripts, go to the audio episode on 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...
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Emotional Wellbeing in Pet Grooming Ep204
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This week we're talking about why humane handling must be a priority for groomers, for owners. For veterinarians, we have to make humane handling a priority. And that gets tricky if we haven't yet defined what humane handling is. For full transcripts, go to the audio episode on 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 Shorter courses- Want to support the show?
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More Than Just “Get It Done!” Ep203
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This week we'll talk about how grooming is more than just getting it done. We'll talk about how we can tailor our grooming sessions to each and every dog. We often think that groomers either have to get the job done or refuse, and there's so much that happens in between those two choices. It's not black and white. It's not yes or no. There's a lot more tailoring that we can do. For full transcripts, go to the audio episode on You can also listen to this episode as a podcast on my website or anywhere you listen to podcasts. You can watch episodes at For more information...
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Cooperative Care In The Real World Ep202
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This week, we’re talking about cooperative care in the real world. What do we really need to focus on? This episode is primarily for trainers, but also for anyone who communicates with them. The grooming world has some unique challenges and specific goals that set it apart. We'll talk about Grooming as a Very Elaborate Stand Stay. For full transcripts, go to the audio episode on You can also listen to this episode as a podcast on my website or anywhere you listen to podcasts. You can watch episodes at For more information about my classes, go to or go to the Whole Pet...
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Communicating for Pet Care: Finding Common Ground Ep201
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This week we're talking about communicating with people. There's a human end to working with animals. We need to communicate with the owners. We need to communicate with other pet professionals, and if you're an owner, you need to communicate with everybody. So we're gonna talk about how we can best get everyone on the same page. For full transcripts, go to the audio episode on You can also listen to this episode as a podcast on my website or anywhere you listen to podcasts. You can watch episodes at For more information about my classes, go to or go to the Whole Pet Grooming...
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Behavior Cases Shouldn’t Be Frustrating Ep200
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Working with behavior cases should not be frustrating. If you are frustrated working on behavior cases or working with dogs and pets who have difficulty with grooming, we will troubleshoot that this week. For full transcripts, go to the audio episode on You can also listen to this episode as a podcast on my website or anywhere you listen to podcasts. You can watch episodes at For more information about my classes, go to or go to the Whole Pet Grooming Academy website Want to support the show?
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Welcome to a special bonus episode of the Creating Great Grooming Dogs show! In this installment of "Together We're Better Behavior Chats," your host, Chrissy, engages in a fascinating conversation with the amazing Kayce Cover from Syn Alia Training Systems.
In this episode of Creating Great Grooming Dogs, Chrissy Neumyer Smith sits down with the renowned Kayce Cover, a friend, mentor, and pioneer in the field of animal training and cooperative care. Kayce shares her wealth of experience working with a diverse array of animals since the seventies, emphasizing the paradigm shift towards cooperative animal care in grooming and veterinary practices. The conversation dives deep into the philosophy of fostering trust and communication between groomers and animals, illustrating how understanding and adapting to each animal's unique needs can significantly enhance the grooming experience.
Kayce introduces the concept of 'Perception Modification' and explains various techniques, including the use of specific sound cues, or bridges,' to communicate effectively with animals during grooming sessions. She emphasizes the importance of making grooming sessions a positive, stress-free experience for animals, detailing the profound impact of creating a calm and understanding environment on the animal's welfare and the groomer's ability to work efficiently and safely.
Listeners will gain valuable insights into the practical application of these methods, understanding how even small adjustments in approach can lead to significant improvements in animal cooperation and reduce stress for both the groomer and the pets. This episode is a must-listen for groomers, trainers, vet professionals, and anyone interested in advancing the well-being of animals through compassionate and informed care practices.
Here is a link to the blood drawing video that we discussed. Training With Kayce: Voluntary Swine Blood Collection
https://youtu.be/4uI8MDIOjDw?si=rW7WvxpsXjZnj45O
For more info about About Kayce https://synalia.com/kayce-cover-resume/
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