If you’ve ever had a dog who finds grooming stressful, you’ll know how disheartening it can be. Maybe they shake on the way to the salon, hide from the brush, or growl when their paws are touched. I see these dogs every day — and I know they’re not “difficult.” They’re just scared or unsure. My work is about changing that story. Cormac has recently started a package of Sensory Sessions to help with his paw sensitivity My Approach I offer grooming that goes at your dog’s pace. That means time,...

When someone describes their dog as difficult, what they usually mean is that grooming has become stressful - for both of them. The dog might be fearful, anxious, defensive, even snapping and biting at groomers. they might have been turned away elsewhere or told they need their dog sedated. But underneath all that behaviour, there's usually a very different story: a dog who's scared, confused, or in pain.

Helping Dogs Feel Safe at the Groomers: A Different Approach When you work with dogs who are anxious, nervous, or even aggressive during...