Ep 13. Grooming without the drama! How to keep your dog calm, happy, and mat-free with Sue Williamson

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Join Nathan Dunleavy on The Yappy Hour as he chats with Sue Williamson, a consent-based groomer and behaviourist. Discover how to transform grooming into a positive, stress-free experience for both dogs and their pet parents.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

✅ How to make grooming a stress-free experience for anxious or sensitive dogs

✅ The concept and importance of consent-based grooming

✅ Key calming signals to watch for during grooming sessions

✅ The role of pet parents in preparing dogs for a positive grooming experience

✅ Tools and techniques for managing matting and sensitive areas

✅ Breed-specific grooming needs and best practices

✅ How to identify pain or discomfort during grooming

✅ The impact of grooming on a dog’s overall well-being

Key Takeaways:

• Grooming is more than just aesthetics; it’s essential for a dog’s health and well-being.
• Consent-based grooming reduces anxiety and fosters trust.
• Understanding calming signals can prevent stress and aggression.
• Pet parents can significantly contribute to a dog’s grooming success by preparing them at home.
• Regular, gentle brushing helps prevent matting and discomfort.
• Grooming tools like Cowboy Magic detangler and organic shampoos can make a big difference.
• Communication between groomers and pet parents is key to successful grooming.

Thanks for tuning in! Let’s celebrate the joy and challenges of dog parenting together—because we’re all here for the dogs.

Connect with Sue

Sue’s Happy Paws with Sue website

Taking the Grr out of Grooming website

Sue’s Facebook group

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