Isbn: 9798245825861 - a collaborative care guide for professional dog groomers: low stress grooming that builds confidence with sensitive dogs (7 risultati)

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Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. A behaviour-aware, welfare-first method for professional dog groomers.Dog grooming is changing. Owners are asking for calmer salons, welfare-led handling, and thoughtful introductions for sensitive dogs. Groomers are looking for practical tools-not just instincts-to navigate behaviour, emotion, and communication on the table.Collaborative Care for Dog Groomers introduces a structured method for working with dogs in a way that is safer, kinder, and more efficient. Built around the SPARC framework-Safety, Predictability, Agency, Resilience, and Care-it blends grooming practice, behaviour science, and emotional handling into a coherent approach that modern groomers can use immediately.Inside, you'll learn how to: - read thresholds, stress signals, and coping strategies- build agency into handling without sacrificing practicality- create predictable salon routines that reduce escalation- use counter-conditioning, confidence drills, and reset routines- de-escalate without overpowering during challenging moments- communicate more clearly with both dogs and owners- support sensitive, shy, reactive, anxious, or touch-aversive dogs- recognise when pain, fear, or frustration are driving behaviour- prioritise welfare without losing commercial efficiencyAlongside theory, the book offers everyday techniques that fit seamlessly into real salons-from chin rests and start-button behaviours to touch maps, consent cues, and recovery strategies. The result is grooming that feels calmer, fairer, and more enjoyable for everyone involved.Who is this book for?Designed primarily for professional dog groomers, it also bridges into behavioural, cooperative care, and welfare communities. It supports groomers who already value low-stress, trust-building work, and those curious about integrating behaviour-aware handling into their services.Why it mattersCollaborative care isn't just kinder-it's commercially smart. Groomers who understand behaviour keep clients longer, handle sensitive dogs with more confidence, and offer services that reflect the evolving expectations of owners, vets, and welfare professionals. Many readers describe the approach as relieving ("it's not just me"), validating ("sensitive dogs aren't bad dogs"), and inspiring ("there is a modern way to groom").A modern handbook for a modern industry. Begin your collaborative care journey today. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. A behaviour-aware, welfare-first method for professional dog groomers.Dog grooming is changing. Owners are asking for calmer salons, welfare-led handling, and thoughtful introductions for sensitive dogs. Groomers are looking for practical tools-not just instincts-to navigate behaviour, emotion, and communication on the table.Collaborative Care for Dog Groomers introduces a structured method for working with dogs in a way that is safer, kinder, and more efficient. Built around the SPARC framework-Safety, Predictability, Agency, Resilience, and Care-it blends grooming practice, behaviour science, and emotional handling into a coherent approach that modern groomers can use immediately.Inside, you'll learn how to: - read thresholds, stress signals, and coping strategies- build agency into handling without sacrificing practicality- create predictable salon routines that reduce escalation- use counter-conditioning, confidence drills, and reset routines- de-escalate without overpowering during challenging moments- communicate more clearly with both dogs and owners- support sensitive, shy, reactive, anxious, or touch-aversive dogs- recognise when pain, fear, or frustration are driving behaviour- prioritise welfare without losing commercial efficiencyAlongside theory, the book offers everyday techniques that fit seamlessly into real salons-from chin rests and start-button behaviours to touch maps, consent cues, and recovery strategies. The result is grooming that feels calmer, fairer, and more enjoyable for everyone involved.Who is this book for?Designed primarily for professional dog groomers, it also bridges into behavioural, cooperative care, and welfare communities. It supports groomers who already value low-stress, trust-building work, and those curious about integrating behaviour-aware handling into their services.Why it mattersCollaborative care isn't just kinder-it's commercially smart. Groomers who understand behaviour keep clients longer, handle sensitive dogs with more confidence, and offer services that reflect the evolving expectations of owners, vets, and welfare professionals. Many readers describe the approach as relieving ("it's not just me"), validating ("sensitive dogs aren't bad dogs"), and inspiring ("there is a modern way to groom").A modern handbook for a modern industry. Begin your collaborative care journey today. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.…