The instructional DVD recently arrived. And as part of our groomer's continuing education, we took time to allow them to view and absorb Jodi Murphy's teachings. Will certainly make sure the learnings translate to more and more satisfied customers. :)
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At Barking Bubbles, the safety of your companion animal is of utmost concern. While we try our best to make the experience as pleasant and uneventful as possible for your beloved, there may be times that the unexpected will occur. Remember that as new customers, we ask that you fill out a form allowing us to provide the best possible care for your pet while at our establishment. Please read through the form before signing.
Handling Before any grooming procedure is carried out, it is important to understand the correct way to handle a dog. Grooming should be a pleasurable and rewarding experience for both dog and groomer, and should not be seen as some torturous experience that the dog begins to dread! Body language is the key: the ability to understand basic dog signs will make you a better handler. Remember the five freedoms when working with dogs and cats: • Freedom from fear and stress • Freedom from pain, injury and disease • Freedom from hunger and thirst • Freedom from discomfort • Freedom to express most normal behaviour In the salon the third freedom (freedom from hunger and thirst) may not apply, except water must be available if required. Introducing a dog to grooming and handling A dog’s natural instinct is to protect its feet and belly. Dogs need good feet to chase and catch prey to survive and an open belly usually means death. It is therefore advisable to begin grooming other areas of the dog first. If any unfamiliar animal goes for, or touches these areas, the dog will assume it is being attacked. In the case of pets, handling the dog all over its body on a daily basis of small ten-minute sessions will increase its trust in you. Introduction of grooming tools should be done with a steady approach and consideration. If the puppy tries to bite or scream, pause, but continue to hold the puppy gently but firmly. If you immediately release the puppy when it screams it will learn that this is the way to stop the process. Also, for very active dogs, it is advised to exercise them first before bringing them to the salon. This way, they are easier to handle resulting in a better trim. |
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July 2016
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