I’m a new doodle owner who is amazed at the steep and deep learning curve in the grooming world. At first I was stunned at the high cost and frequency of grooming. After I learned what’s involved, I was stunned it didn’t cost more. So I try to prep my dog, listen to the groomer, and tip 30%. This interview with Liz was fun & gave me an extra dose of empathy.
I am so grateful to hear this conversation and read all the positive comments. I have been grooming for 40 years and working at the grooming trade shows with a vet teaching about skin and coat care. Love this discussion.
Can say I have had the pleasure of working with both Tom and Liz with both of our dog. Both of them have done a great job and deserve nothing but congratulations and thanks for the quality services they provide their customers.
At 45:35 The grooming tool she is referring to is actually a hacksaw blade set in a wooden block. Some tack shops sell it as the Shed ez, but there are a few different manufactures out there, varying in size and handle shape. Some of them also make a fairly decent hair removing tool for upholstery. Awesome on saddle pads. At 50:00 that is a simple rubber curry. Oster makes a really awesome couple ones one though that are years better than that basic one. Either Fine toothed rubber currys to broader digit like ones. Saves me weeks of deshedding with my horses while still small and soft enough for a medium sized dog.
Love these kind of podcasts with different trainers/people in the dog industry. I used to work at a dog daycare and it really opened my eyes about a lot of different breeds, their personalities, body language, dominance, axciety, etc about dogs. I’ve always been into the dog industry and would love to learn more about the different dog categories (herding/work/show/etc). Keep up the awesomeness and spread the word of NO BAD DOGS!
I'm retired now but groomed for 44 years. I also worked with clients on behavioral and obedience issues. I always loved my work but as Liz said, I got older and had my own issues. I love watching your channel.
This is the first podcast on the channel I’ve decided to watch and it was great! Groomers are so hardworking, I really respect them. Grooming is hard on your body; it’s not something you can do at 100% for 40 years. One of my favourite groomer channels is “Girl With the Dogs”. She’s absolutely fantastic.
Yes, I'm a "Girl With the Dogs" fan, too. After watching her, I can't watch any other TH-cam groomers... 🙂 This was a good podcast to get some behind-the-scenes info... and now, after she yelled at me about my dog's nails, I have to do something about them.
@@GuyWithTheDogs Did you see the video where she went on vacation and then came across a dog grooming charity service for grooming homeless beach dogs? Just her spotlight on it (which was huge as she got straight to work and helped groom several dogs) raised the charity over $4000. Probably a lot more now.
@@miniciominiciominicio Yes. I couldn't miss a video with puppies! To date, I've fostered over a hundred pit bull puppies, and I can never get enough of puppies! 🙂
All content/material is top notch here. It’s kind of funny my 6 year old grandson is mesmerized with the skill and confidence in taming bad behavior + improving canine lives. I don’t mind he’s enthralled watching him work, because it’s teaching a LOT to all of us.
I’ve never watched this podcast before but when it came up I had to click and see where this would go and I’m very pleased. As a longtime groomer, Liz represents our industry and challenges well. I’m not all the way through this podcast but I’m excited with what I’ve heard so far. I am a master groomer and competitive groomer but at the end of the day we all groom pets, we all deal with difficult and matted dogs and your skill with handling those cases while providing them with the safest groom possible is the key in this industry. ❤️ There are bad apples in every industry but it breaks my heart when I see all groomers treated as the enemy of pet owners rather than a valuable and caring resource like myself and all my friends in the industry try to be.
2:20:59 thank you very much for your professional guidance! There is so much involvement and required care to have a forever friend that’s overlooked. You both have helped share what’s needed for the basics and basic care for k-9 ownership. So much of this discussion is overlooked by new or want to be owners. A lot of what was shared is the difference in having a happy k-9 and as smooth a time in ownership that’s possible. Thank you both for your time and expertise.
As a groomer with over 35 years of experience, I totally agree with what you say. It’s about the dog and letting the dog have the best experience they can have. I see so many shops these days are just get them in and get them out. Making a buck and not worrying about the dog’s well being. And not building a repore with the owner.
I'm a groomer here I can definetly relate here I love animals I was in my early 20s when I decided I wanted to do dog grooming I spent years trying to find grooming schools (there is only 3 in my province) tuition is at least 10 grand at the school I decided on going to. For 3 months woke up at 5am got to the bus station for 5:30am took a bus to the train station got to the station for 6ish am took the train to the city the school was in then took another bus to get as close to the school as possible then walked 15 minutes to school. I don't regret it I love my job many may not appreciate the craft we groomers do but I love it.
I just found a good private shop in my area and apprenticed for 2 years. I watched online classes on TH-cam and learned handling techniques from my coworkers. Everyone that worked there came from different backgrounds and had been grooming for 10+ years so I got to learn a lot of different styles and learned to adopt what worked best for me. I do best with the primitive breeds and the ones that have a lot of "stranger danger" I'm really small though so I had to figure out my own ways of working with Akita's and chows and stuff. It's funny when people hand me their ovcharka or something and they're like "are you sure you can handle this? My dog is like 3x your size." I'm 4'9" 😂
29 years grooming and it went from every 4-8 weeks to now people have no money and theyre pushing dogs grooms out 4 to 6 months biggest issue is people think dogs dont need their nails and ears done regularly (this is not grooming THIS IS HOME MAINTENANCE ) DOGS NAILS SHOULD BE DONE AT HOME EVERY OTHER WEEK REGARDLESS OF GROOMING SCHEDULE. Next issue is skin allergies vets have no behavioral training they also have little to no nutritional training. Seeing a thousand dogs a week 80% of the dogs have some sort of allergies which stems back to the dogs diet. Dont count on your vet for diet, use a clinical pet Nutritionist, dont count on your vet for training use a behaviorist, dont cut your dogs hair use a groomer, and finally what the vet is used for yearly bloodwork and emergencies.
Anytime I hear a worker talk about their job, I relate as I was a professional brass player in a professional symphony. There’s a perception that if a job is something perceived as “fun” then compensation shouldn’t be high. Ppl also don’t know how much training, how stressful, how it injures your body, etc etc and when you try to tell ppl, they say “well, you’re doing what you love.” Yeah, ..but..anything taken to a professional level is simply a different story. Appreciate the ppl who do a good job for you!
Collaborating! That's the word she was looking for :p I love her perspective on there being a groomer for every dog and you need to drop a relationship that doesn't vibe so that a better relationship can be formed. I preach that to people about intimate relationships all the time! Love it
I'm a groomer in the UK and didn't know you were over here or I would have come to your seminar to learn about behavior techniques for sure. I find your videos so useful for my profession.
Awesome. Tom and team are great at training us humans to understand our dogs. Liz and her teammates are awesome at grooming and understanding dogs. Izzy loves you both.❤️
As a dog walker for 9 years, I have had similar experiences. The clients that have stayed with me are the ones who appreciate when I'm honest with them about their dog and tell them exactly how he/she behaved during the walk. Some don't like it - they think their dogs are their babies and can do no wrong, and those clients usually don't stay long with me. I never "sugar coat" things but tell them honestly what is going on and what needs to happen to make their dog's experience better.
This video is amazing I’m a dog groomer of 10years in Australia. Grooming is hard work and sometimes it’s not recognised enough. I deal with a lot of aggressive dogs when it comes to grooming and it’s the most rewarding feeling when I build trust with these dogs. This is why I’ve started watching your video/podcasts to further my education. I love what I do it’s my hobby and my passion I just wish owners would listen and respect us more when it comes to us giving advice on what we think is best for the dog. ❤
Love what you guys said about the idea of "Fear Free". I work at a vet clinic that isn't certified as fear free, but our team cares A TON about the dog being safe and comfortable, but 95% of dogs HATE the vet and all we can do is our best and be patient with them
Thank you for this!!! No one expects or understands what goes into grooming, especially doodle owners! It's partly a fault of the breeders not properly educating the new owners, but also the owners not reading up on what they're getting into. Google is an easily accessible tool. I really hope we can get this info out there to make everyone's lives(dogs included) easier!!
Love when you have guests from different aspects of a dog's life. Gives club members a different perspective of these people who work so hard. Thank you!
I really liked this podcast. It offers a lot of great insight into the broader aspects to grooming. Packed with information that is not necessarily common knowledge is very helpful to pet owners. Thank you for doing this! Good topic!
Thank you for highlighting this wonderful woman! As a professional dog groomer for 30+ years, it was so refreshing to hear everything that I have been dealing with for decades! Doodle owners, please listen to her and me!❤❤🤗
Very enlightening. I own a WSS, double coated. I didn't now that there were groomers that would consider shaving. (In my mind, absolutely not) Bless you and the work you do to help keep our 4 legged family members happy
I do all of the super styling sessions! They are super educational! It’s all via zoom which is nice for groomers who can’t travel. You also receive certifications from them as well which is nice! I’m a groomer of 12 years and Liz has been very good to me and helped me a lot as I’m opening my own salon she’s an absolute gem!
I enjoy watching your videos. My dogs all died very old and I can't care for another. I am disabled now and I watch TV all day. I had toy poodle and toy poodle mix. And my mother's chihuahua. I miss them! Melissa
Got your channel mixed up with another dog academy/trainer, lately, and was growing concerned + aggravated that you vanished from hosting as main creator. BUT: I was mistaken! It’s a relief to see ya, and to figure out you’re still compassionately commanding discipline + lifestyle skills. Grateful you’re still at your post, because you ARE the best, imo…
As a vet tech - we are trained in animal behavior- we are not licensed to train animal. With aggressive patients I do ask them to come in go into an exam room leave, come in get a weight and leave, bring them in for breakfast in an exam room leave. Exposure is great before hand. 99% of those owners don't take the advice.
I’ve been a groomer for 15 years and it’s great to see your curiosity and want to learn from her! Grooming is my passion and I love hearing from others in the dog world so we can all learn. Hope to see her at Hershey Groom Expo this year 😃
I'm a dog groomer too. It always surprises me how few people know about everything our job entails. So many people seem to think we just have an easy job where we pamper dogs and give them a "spa" experience all day. But it's sooooo much more than that
Just watched this podcast it was so great. Awesome questions asked and great info by the groomer! Oh and I have one of those very vocal dogs with nail trim which I always remind the groomer. Thank-you both!!
On an episode on Dr. The Incredible Pol, this family went on vacation for a few days and left the dog with someone else that the dog kinda was familiar with, the family gets back from vacation and the dog was not eating or drinking not acting like himself. They had to take him to the vet, they gave him fluid under the sink to hydrate him. Apparently the family had never left him before, the vet ruled out medical issues, all of it was behavioral, so he was just super depressed that they left him. It took weeks to months for him to get over it and be his happy go lucky self as an energetic friendly lab. This is why anyone should practice leaving a dog a alone little by little, so that way you create independence for your dog. Dogs that are velcro dogs have so many issues. Start early on their independence.
@@elizabethfitzgerald4187I'm sending this video to my wife. She's been dog grooming for a couple years. It seems hard to find groomers out there that have a level head.
🙏❤ Thank you for doing this podcast. This was very helpful and inspiring. I am closer to retirement and my dream is to open a small Pet Spa Salon with grooming and everything that has to do with pet's well-being. From water therapy, homemade natural foods, massage therapy, etc. Just giving them the most wonderful and best experience possible. I started my learning and will be taking a full-certified program. I already started with my dogs and I just love it. Thank you for all the great work you both do!
I also had a similar experience with another client whose lab I walked but not her boyfriend's doodle. One time they asked me to pet sit both dogs and I was horrified when I got to see up close how badly pelted, as Liz said, the dog?! My friend told me not even to cut the mats because she was afraid there could be maggots or other types of bugs inside them. When I asked my client about this, she said they couldn't take him to a groomer because of how reactive he was. My friend was a groomer and she said to me that if I could cut his nails, she would attempt to fix him with me alongside and using a muzzle. Because I knew that the dog trusted me, I was able to cut his nails so the next day we put him in my garage with just the 2 of us. It took us over 1-1/2 hours just to remove all the excess hair and that was when we discovered he was a giant schnodle - we had absolutely no idea what kind of dog he was before that.
I got a 2 star review one time from someone who I had never met and whose dog I had never walked. He said I was dangerous only because I walked dogs off-leash on trails?! I found out later he was a friend of a competitor dog walker.
This was very educational. I have a Belgium mal/Shephard mix. Im going to search what grooming is needed. She’s pretty active so her nails are kept trimmed by the pavement, but I’m curious on how often it’s recommended to barge her and what shampoo I should be using. I’m guilty of using human shampoo and conditioner. Hehe…
I know it's been a while since you've posted this comment, but I came across this and thought I'd chime in! If it's a longer coated dog (like a Shep coat), I'd recommend every 8-10 weeks for a good deshed. If it's a smoother coat (like a mal) every 12 weeks is a pretty good schedule. The deshed is going to be the primary thing that you should ask for.
At the salon, we do 2 shampoos and a conditioner, but at home, a shampoo and conditioner is enough. I'd recommend a cleansing or deshedding shampoo and a good quality deshedding conditioner! Be sure they are dog safe and follow the instructions on the bottle.
PSA. For dogs, of any breed, that have that behavior 'light switch" I have discovered, as a current groomer and former vet tech, look at Dr Jean Dodds information about aberrant behavior and hypothyroidism. I have advocated for many of these dogs. You can use your best methods and if there is an underlying medical condition, nothing will work as well as resolving that.
Very hard when you have some clients who think you have no boundaries or rights? This past week I received a text at 1:45 a.m. to walk the client's dogs the next day. I only noticed it because I woke up to go to the bathroom. Of course I did not reply and then she had to text me a second time that morning.
The best thing ever is when you get a doubled coated dog in, owner requests a shave because the dog is sooo hot... and then you have to explain that hes morbidly obese, can barely walk and his coat is severely impacted.
My dog daycare mentioned to me that my dog nibbled on their legs to get affection… I was like 😮 he has never done that with me and she brushed it off like it was fine… I really don’t want my dog nibbling on people, especially in demand of something. How do I explain that they need to be better about not allowing that
**TW** There was a groomer shop here in Brazil that pushed the poor dog so far that it DIED on the table. So so sad. There was a video of it and you can see the poor thing going crazy and then it just collapsed, and the girls kept handling it (i think it was nail clipping).. 😢😢😢
Did she say no one gets into grooming because of the money? If so, that has not been my experience at all. The very first shop I worked at I saw abuse every day from three out of the four groomers because most dogs are not super easy to groom. And when a dog is not super easy to groom, people who are in it, for the money, become very hot tempered very fast, and it’s the dogs who suffer the consequences I’ve seen dogs punched I’ve seen dogs kicked I’ve seen a puppy picked up by the scruff of its neck because he scratched a groomer. Please don’t get into this industry, if all you’re looking at is the money.
Hey there guys! Is there anyway y’all can make a video to show us how to introduce a dog to a bike? I would like ride a bike with my dog running beside me but I don’t know the safest way to go about it. If not, do you know a video or website that would help me? Thank you!
I got a puppy for my birthday a year ago and took him into a bigchain grooming/pet store ! He's no little foo foo dog but very good with people ! As soon as we got there he ran to one of the groomers immediately so she was his girl ! After 4 months she left the big chain store and in fact all the groomers walked out the day the store let her go ! Come to find-out she had worked there for 3+ yrs and wanted to go for her groomers license but the store kept putting it off for yrs and when it came time that the store had to allow her to take the test by law they canned her !!! She got picked up by a local shop and all of her clients followed her as she is just that good !!! After 4 months the new shop owner said she was closing just before her date to go take her test !!! I wish the law would allow her to go take her test but she has to be working for a shop for at least 3 months & have 4 yrs of real world experience as she does but as these other groomers use her to rake up cash from her customers she brings then let her go ! This is so wrong it isnt funny , today my guy is 95+ pounds and other groomers refuse to bathe him and many shops wont even let us in the door !!! Which if you met my guy you would find he is a very nice dog once you get past his size !!! But now i wait to find where she will ve working next she he can have his time with her again!!! My question is : do all licensed groomers do this to other people trying to get their license also ???
Most places don't even require a license, that's only a requirement in a few places. That being said, I wouldn't be surprised at all. Some shop owners don't even know ow anything about dogs. They just exploit people and pets to make money and it's all about greed for them. She can probably apply to take a test on her own and then open up her own shop, but that's probably super expensive and requires a lot of business savvy that not a lot of people have
I disagree with the comments about everyone qho l9ves animals in the industry will be fear free.. I've worked in salons where they scream at the dogs, pick them up in the air, shake them saying stop it, pin them into the wall and more- they were a certified dog groomer and did beautiful work..I couldn't groom there anymore and bought a grooming trailer and started grooming myself instead.. I didn't really know "fear free" was a real term, and you can even get certified.. I have just learned through watching others groom and grooming myself.. Doing dogs kennel free and one one playing peaceful music, moving slowly and being gentle, talking kindly and stopping and giving breaks when needed just makes a happier groom dog and a safer groom dog! I don't want them terrified of me! I've gentled very aggressive dogs around after a few appointments.. I couldn't even touch their heads. They were so face aggressive! Just through those methods!
You should see how sad hens look when they molt..they look like a combination of attacked by moths and mange..and their poor eyebrow areas get sunburned…
One of my chickens just starts to look so run down and dull - and then you come home to find a huge pile of feathers and think she's been attacked by a dog or something. But nope - she's just dropped all of her feathers at once after her new ones have come in. Gets me every time!
Love the lifestyle training term. I did what was called “good manners” courses when training my golden. It included knowing how to lay down calm & quiet under a table at a cafe. How to wait out the front of a store quietly (one elderly gentlemen & his enormous rescue dog _blitzed_ it. We looked in wonderment before he sheepishly confessed _Everyday he waits for me out the front of the corner shop. I buy the paper & a single dimsim for him_ 😬. 😂😂 We would practice vet exams on them. wearing gloves, checking their teeth (by saying ‘cheese’ 😂) , their ears & feet checked & felt all through their toes. Then there was politely greeting other dogs, on and off lead. The command for _chill out_ so the dog knows when it’s quiet time. We’d also wear crazy masks (who could have foreseen Covid?! So handy, the masks weren’t scary at all). Opening umbrellas. Wheelchairs, prams, walkers, walking sticks. All the everyday things your dog needs to be okay with. I loved this so much, especially what Liz said about 1. Groomers knowing their boundaries 2. Networking & ifs importance so that 3. You feel empowered to assert your boundaries & can refer a dog on without feeling like you’ve failed. But 4. Recognising it’s merely aligning the right dog with the right groomer/vet/etc
I have always wanted to know how groomers feel about vaccinations. I personally dont like to over vacinate so im always concerned about how a groomer would feel if I was honest and said, I only like to vaccinate when absolutely necessary. That is i have already gotten the required shots bit the yearly rabies is concerning for me.
Takis I know a middle age couple that is interested in adopting this little girl they have been looking for update on her they live in Germany they need to know is she still in the shelter and available for adoption so could you send back a reply message they don't know how to do messages on videos so iam taking care of that for them they really feel for that little dog and won't to give her a home please reply back
Shes a MOCK.... her " Husband " destroyed a local trackday group with BAD BAD business practices and shes " RE-BRANDED " in hopes for more MONEY that is all... this couple is only after money. Money money money.
😂 I know the real rwason for the re-branding. Money. She wanted to turn it into a new business, re-structure and if you lookup the info a new business name was formed and LLC and if you do your research as i have and intend to hold the company accoutable for EACH AND EVERY VIOLATION that they perform for as LONG as they are in business youll see the entire reason for this podcast and the " rebrand " was a ploy for MONEY
You clearly did not do enough research, since I am not an LLC and have never had an LLC. There also haven't been any "violations" to speak of. Nice try though!
@@elizabethfitzgerald4187 Just stop you and your husband are despicable. Money-grubbing money laundering Horrible people you will do anything to misguide and mislead the people of the community. You will pay people to believe you good reviews and say good things about you
❤ Courageous people Dog groomers❤️🥰🙏🏻❣️🫶 I had a Shiba Inu , wonderful breed , my X took her from me so I trained her wonderful sweet girl I was 💔. I also had a Italian Spitz ( miniature Spitz) he was another sweet baby , had him in my family all his Life (Zuri) because he lived with my grandson. “His coat was a night mare” I tried to help him and shave him 😢 omg I had to take him to a groomer 😅to get help. But he was a inside dog mostly but oh my heart ❤️ was so full for him. Your description of double and triple coats was amazing and I really learned a lot! 😮😮❤ amazing thank you❣️❣️❣️🫶🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼
Im a straight white dog groomer( not too many out there in the midwest) im the pussy that wants to help doggys without having to see them get hurt... also she says if doggy has biting issues she won't try... been in the buisness 15 years! Its rare tonturn a doggy away ( and i do not use muzzles..cones only)
I’m a new doodle owner who is amazed at the steep and deep learning curve in the grooming world. At first I was stunned at the high cost and frequency of grooming. After I learned what’s involved, I was stunned it didn’t cost more. So I try to prep my dog, listen to the groomer, and tip 30%. This interview with Liz was fun & gave me an extra dose of empathy.
I am so grateful to hear this conversation and read all the positive comments. I have been grooming for 40 years and working at the grooming trade shows with a vet teaching about skin and coat care. Love this discussion.
Can say I have had the pleasure of working with both Tom and Liz with both of our dog. Both of them have done a great job and deserve nothing but congratulations and thanks for the quality services they provide their customers.
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At 45:35 The grooming tool she is referring to is actually a hacksaw blade set in a wooden block. Some tack shops sell it as the Shed ez, but there are a few different manufactures out there, varying in size and handle shape. Some of them also make a fairly decent hair removing tool for upholstery. Awesome on saddle pads.
At 50:00 that is a simple rubber curry. Oster makes a really awesome couple ones one though that are years better than that basic one. Either Fine toothed rubber currys to broader digit like ones. Saves me weeks of deshedding with my horses while still small and soft enough for a medium sized dog.
Love these kind of podcasts with different trainers/people in the dog industry. I used to work at a dog daycare and it really opened my eyes about a lot of different breeds, their personalities, body language, dominance, axciety, etc about dogs. I’ve always been into the dog industry and would love to learn more about the different dog categories (herding/work/show/etc). Keep up the awesomeness and spread the word of NO BAD DOGS!
This is probably my most favorite episode. It has so much to learn as a dog owner, and I loved Liz's story. How she runs her business sounds amazing.
I'm retired now but groomed for 44 years. I also worked with clients on behavioral and obedience issues. I always loved my work but as Liz said, I got older and had my own issues. I love watching your channel.
This is the first podcast on the channel I’ve decided to watch and it was great! Groomers are so hardworking, I really respect them. Grooming is hard on your body; it’s not something you can do at 100% for 40 years.
One of my favourite groomer channels is “Girl With the Dogs”. She’s absolutely fantastic.
Yes, I'm a "Girl With the Dogs" fan, too. After watching her, I can't watch any other TH-cam groomers... 🙂 This was a good podcast to get some behind-the-scenes info... and now, after she yelled at me about my dog's nails, I have to do something about them.
@@GuyWithTheDogs Did you see the video where she went on vacation and then came across a dog grooming charity service for grooming homeless beach dogs? Just her spotlight on it (which was huge as she got straight to work and helped groom several dogs) raised the charity over $4000. Probably a lot more now.
@@miniciominiciominicio Yes. I couldn't miss a video with puppies! To date, I've fostered over a hundred pit bull puppies, and I can never get enough of puppies! 🙂
All content/material is top notch here. It’s kind of funny my 6 year old grandson is mesmerized with the skill and confidence in taming bad behavior + improving canine lives. I don’t mind he’s enthralled watching him work, because it’s teaching a LOT to all of us.
I’ve never watched this podcast before but when it came up I had to click and see where this would go and I’m very pleased. As a longtime groomer, Liz represents our industry and challenges well. I’m not all the way through this podcast but I’m excited with what I’ve heard so far. I am a master groomer and competitive groomer but at the end of the day we all groom pets, we all deal with difficult and matted dogs and your skill with handling those cases while providing them with the safest groom possible is the key in this industry. ❤️ There are bad apples in every industry but it breaks my heart when I see all groomers treated as the enemy of pet owners rather than a valuable and caring resource like myself and all my friends in the industry try to be.
2:20:59 thank you very much for your professional guidance! There is so much involvement and required care to have a forever friend that’s overlooked. You both have helped share what’s needed for the basics and basic care for k-9 ownership. So much of this discussion is overlooked by new or want to be owners. A lot of what was shared is the difference in having a happy k-9 and as smooth a time in ownership that’s possible.
Thank you both for your time and expertise.
So awesome to have a fellow groomer on the podcast! I've been grooming for 7 years, and sometimes its like talking to a brick wall with some clients
As a groomer with over 35 years of experience, I totally agree with what you say. It’s about the dog and letting the dog have the best experience they can have. I see so many shops these days are just get them in and get them out. Making a buck and not worrying about the dog’s well being. And not building a repore with the owner.
I'm a groomer here I can definetly relate here I love animals I was in my early 20s when I decided I wanted to do dog grooming I spent years trying to find grooming schools (there is only 3 in my province) tuition is at least 10 grand at the school I decided on going to. For 3 months woke up at 5am got to the bus station for 5:30am took a bus to the train station got to the station for 6ish am took the train to the city the school was in then took another bus to get as close to the school as possible then walked 15 minutes to school. I don't regret it I love my job many may not appreciate the craft we groomers do but I love it.
I just found a good private shop in my area and apprenticed for 2 years. I watched online classes on TH-cam and learned handling techniques from my coworkers. Everyone that worked there came from different backgrounds and had been grooming for 10+ years so I got to learn a lot of different styles and learned to adopt what worked best for me. I do best with the primitive breeds and the ones that have a lot of "stranger danger" I'm really small though so I had to figure out my own ways of working with Akita's and chows and stuff. It's funny when people hand me their ovcharka or something and they're like "are you sure you can handle this? My dog is like 3x your size." I'm 4'9" 😂
Dedication!!💕
29 years grooming and it went from every 4-8 weeks to now people have no money and theyre pushing dogs grooms out 4 to 6 months biggest issue is people think dogs dont need their nails and ears done regularly (this is not grooming THIS IS HOME MAINTENANCE ) DOGS NAILS SHOULD BE DONE AT HOME EVERY OTHER WEEK REGARDLESS OF GROOMING SCHEDULE.
Next issue is skin allergies vets have no behavioral training they also have little to no nutritional training. Seeing a thousand dogs a week 80% of the dogs have some sort of allergies which stems back to the dogs diet. Dont count on your vet for diet, use a clinical pet Nutritionist, dont count on your vet for training use a behaviorist, dont cut your dogs hair use a groomer, and finally what the vet is used for yearly bloodwork and emergencies.
The episodes with Bob, Will, and now Liz, have been the absolute best!
Anytime I hear a worker talk about their job, I relate as I was a professional brass player in a professional symphony. There’s a perception that if a job is something perceived as “fun” then compensation shouldn’t be high. Ppl also don’t know how much training, how stressful, how it injures your body, etc etc and when you try to tell ppl, they say “well, you’re doing what you love.” Yeah, ..but..anything taken to a professional level is simply a different story. Appreciate the ppl who do a good job for you!
Exactly! I'm sure you also love having a house to live in, food and some financial security too right?
Only video this long I've watched! All so true, master groomer here, disabled , retired 😢 i was a caring, but blunt ! Listen to this woman!😊
Collaborating! That's the word she was looking for :p I love her perspective on there being a groomer for every dog and you need to drop a relationship that doesn't vibe so that a better relationship can be formed. I preach that to people about intimate relationships all the time! Love it
Haha thank you! Yes that was the word I was searching for!
So many people underestimate grooming and groomers in general. I'm a malamute owner and I think groomers are basically superheroes.
I'm a groomer in the UK and didn't know you were over here or I would have come to your seminar to learn about behavior techniques for sure. I find your videos so useful for my profession.
I'm a dog groomer. It's nice to see you talking to someone like me :)
Awesome. Tom and team are great at training us humans to understand our dogs. Liz and her teammates are awesome at grooming and understanding dogs. Izzy loves you both.❤️
As a dog walker for 9 years, I have had similar experiences. The clients that have stayed with me are the ones who appreciate when I'm honest with them about their dog and tell them exactly how he/she behaved during the walk. Some don't like it - they think their dogs are their babies and can do no wrong, and those clients usually don't stay long with me. I never "sugar coat" things but tell them honestly what is going on and what needs to happen to make their dog's experience better.
This video is amazing I’m a dog groomer of 10years in Australia. Grooming is hard work and sometimes it’s not recognised enough. I deal with a lot of aggressive dogs when it comes to grooming and it’s the most rewarding feeling when I build trust with these dogs. This is why I’ve started watching your video/podcasts to further my education. I love what I do it’s my hobby and my passion I just wish owners would listen and respect us more when it comes to us giving advice on what we think is best for the dog. ❤
Love what you guys said about the idea of "Fear Free". I work at a vet clinic that isn't certified as fear free, but our team cares A TON about the dog being safe and comfortable, but 95% of dogs HATE the vet and all we can do is our best and be patient with them
Thank you for this!!! No one expects or understands what goes into grooming, especially doodle owners! It's partly a fault of the breeders not properly educating the new owners, but also the owners not reading up on what they're getting into. Google is an easily accessible tool.
I really hope we can get this info out there to make everyone's lives(dogs included) easier!!
Love when you have guests from different aspects of a dog's life. Gives club members a different perspective of these people who work so hard. Thank you!
I really liked this podcast. It offers a lot of great insight into the broader aspects to grooming. Packed with information that is not necessarily common knowledge is very helpful to pet owners. Thank you for doing this! Good topic!
Thank you for highlighting this wonderful woman! As a professional dog groomer for 30+ years, it was so refreshing to hear everything that I have been dealing with for decades! Doodle owners, please listen to her and me!❤❤🤗
Very enlightening. I own a WSS, double coated. I didn't now that there were groomers that would consider shaving. (In my mind, absolutely not) Bless you and the work you do to help keep our 4 legged family members happy
I do all of the super styling sessions! They are super educational! It’s all via zoom which is nice for groomers who can’t travel. You also receive certifications from them as well which is nice! I’m a groomer of 12 years and Liz has been very good to me and helped me a lot as I’m opening my own salon she’s an absolute gem!
Love you and our support group!! ❤
I enjoy watching your videos. My dogs all died very old and I can't care for another. I am disabled now and I watch TV all day. I had toy poodle and toy poodle mix. And my mother's chihuahua. I miss them! Melissa
Got your channel mixed up with another dog academy/trainer, lately, and was growing concerned + aggravated that you vanished from hosting as main creator. BUT: I was mistaken! It’s a relief to see ya, and to figure out you’re still compassionately commanding discipline + lifestyle skills. Grateful you’re still at your post, because you ARE the best, imo…
As a vet tech - we are trained in animal behavior- we are not licensed to train animal.
With aggressive patients I do ask them to come in go into an exam room leave, come in get a weight and leave, bring them in for breakfast in an exam room leave. Exposure is great before hand. 99% of those owners don't take the advice.
I’ve been a groomer for 15 years and it’s great to see your curiosity and want to learn from her! Grooming is my passion and I love hearing from others in the dog world so we can all learn. Hope to see her at Hershey Groom Expo this year 😃
I'm a dog groomer too. It always surprises me how few people know about everything our job entails. So many people seem to think we just have an easy job where we pamper dogs and give them a "spa" experience all day. But it's sooooo much more than that
Groomer of 40 years here and it's so nice to see all the positive comments here.
Just watched this podcast it was so great. Awesome questions asked and great info by the groomer! Oh and I have one of those very vocal dogs with nail trim which I always remind the groomer. Thank-you both!!
How can someone not know their dog is in heat? Worrying. Great chat, thank you both.
On an episode on Dr. The Incredible Pol, this family went on vacation for a few days and left the dog with someone else that the dog kinda was familiar with, the family gets back from vacation and the dog was not eating or drinking not acting like himself. They had to take him to the vet, they gave him fluid under the sink to hydrate him. Apparently the family had never left him before, the vet ruled out medical issues, all of it was behavioral, so he was just super depressed that they left him. It took weeks to months for him to get over it and be his happy go lucky self as an energetic friendly lab. This is why anyone should practice leaving a dog a alone little by little, so that way you create independence for your dog. Dogs that are velcro dogs have so many issues. Start early on their independence.
Liz is fabulous. I never thought listening to dog grooming could be so Michael-Ellis-level interesting.
Thank you so much! It's a little weird watching myself talk 😂
@@elizabethfitzgerald4187I'm sending this video to my wife. She's been dog grooming for a couple years. It seems hard to find groomers out there that have a level head.
🙏❤ Thank you for doing this podcast. This was very helpful and inspiring. I am closer to retirement and my dream is to open a small Pet Spa Salon with grooming and everything that has to do with pet's well-being. From water therapy, homemade natural foods, massage therapy, etc. Just giving them the most wonderful and best experience possible. I started my learning and will be taking a full-certified program. I already started with my dogs and I just love it. Thank you for all the great work you both do!
I watched this,with excitement,awesome video,those treats have given me ideas for my 2 dogs,thank you cute dog,great job
I am looking into starting dog grooming business so thank you❤
I also had a similar experience with another client whose lab I walked but not her boyfriend's doodle. One time they asked me to pet sit both dogs and I was horrified when I got to see up close how badly pelted, as Liz said, the dog?! My friend told me not even to cut the mats because she was afraid there could be maggots or other types of bugs inside them. When I asked my client about this, she said they couldn't take him to a groomer because of how reactive he was. My friend was a groomer and she said to me that if I could cut his nails, she would attempt to fix him with me alongside and using a muzzle. Because I knew that the dog trusted me, I was able to cut his nails so the next day we put him in my garage with just the 2 of us. It took us over 1-1/2 hours just to remove all the excess hair and that was when we discovered he was a giant schnodle - we had absolutely no idea what kind of dog he was before that.
Thank you! I appreciate your reply! Btw…her coat is mostly Mal.
I got a 2 star review one time from someone who I had never met and whose dog I had never walked. He said I was dangerous only because I walked dogs off-leash on trails?! I found out later he was a friend of a competitor dog walker.
I’ve groomed for 22 yrs this is so accurate plus some.
This was very educational. I have a Belgium mal/Shephard mix. Im going to search what grooming is needed. She’s pretty active so her nails are kept trimmed by the pavement, but I’m curious on how often it’s recommended to barge her and what shampoo I should be using. I’m guilty of using human shampoo and conditioner. Hehe…
I know it's been a while since you've posted this comment, but I came across this and thought I'd chime in! If it's a longer coated dog (like a Shep coat), I'd recommend every 8-10 weeks for a good deshed. If it's a smoother coat (like a mal) every 12 weeks is a pretty good schedule. The deshed is going to be the primary thing that you should ask for.
At the salon, we do 2 shampoos and a conditioner, but at home, a shampoo and conditioner is enough. I'd recommend a cleansing or deshedding shampoo and a good quality deshedding conditioner! Be sure they are dog safe and follow the instructions on the bottle.
Do you have any recommendations for a shampoo and conditioner that you like to use?
Can we agree with this young lady, some people suck period at raising dogs.
PSA. For dogs, of any breed, that have that behavior 'light switch" I have discovered, as a current groomer and former vet tech, look at Dr Jean Dodds information about aberrant behavior and hypothyroidism. I have advocated for many of these dogs. You can use your best methods and if there is an underlying medical condition, nothing will work as well as resolving that.
Very hard when you have some clients who think you have no boundaries or rights? This past week I received a text at 1:45 a.m. to walk the client's dogs the next day. I only noticed it because I woke up to go to the bathroom. Of course I did not reply and then she had to text me a second time that morning.
I love this pod cast and groomer .. we need more of these interactions between dog professionals 👍
ah no. full leathers on a motorcycle in hot hot hot weather def does not keep you cooler . lmao
HAHAHHAHAHAHA RIGHT ?
The best thing ever is when you get a doubled coated dog in, owner requests a shave because the dog is sooo hot... and then you have to explain that hes morbidly obese, can barely walk and his coat is severely impacted.
My dog daycare mentioned to me that my dog nibbled on their legs to get affection… I was like 😮 he has never done that with me and she brushed it off like it was fine… I really don’t want my dog nibbling on people, especially in demand of something. How do I explain that they need to be better about not allowing that
Just say it! Be honest,groomer here
**TW** There was a groomer shop here in Brazil that pushed the poor dog so far that it DIED on the table. So so sad. There was a video of it and you can see the poor thing going crazy and then it just collapsed, and the girls kept handling it (i think it was nail clipping).. 😢😢😢
Thank you.
My 8 year old dane was just diagnosed with wobblers and was put on 600mg gabapentin. What would you recommend. Please help. I really trust you. ❤🙏
Did she say no one gets into grooming because of the money?
If so, that has not been my experience at all.
The very first shop I worked at I saw abuse every day from three out of the four groomers because most dogs are not super easy to groom. And when a dog is not super easy to groom, people who are in it, for the money, become very hot tempered very fast, and it’s the dogs who suffer the consequences I’ve seen dogs punched I’ve seen dogs kicked I’ve seen a puppy picked up by the scruff of its neck because he scratched a groomer. Please don’t get into this industry, if all you’re looking at is the money.
Hey there guys! Is there anyway y’all can make a video to show us how to introduce a dog to a bike? I would like ride a bike with my dog running beside me but I don’t know the safest way to go about it. If not, do you know a video or website that would help me? Thank you!
I got a puppy for my birthday a year ago and took him into a bigchain grooming/pet store ! He's no little foo foo dog but very good with people ! As soon as we got there he ran to one of the groomers immediately so she was his girl ! After 4 months she left the big chain store and in fact all the groomers walked out the day the store let her go ! Come to find-out she had worked there for 3+ yrs and wanted to go for her groomers license but the store kept putting it off for yrs and when it came time that the store had to allow her to take the test by law they canned her !!! She got picked up by a local shop and all of her clients followed her as she is just that good !!! After 4 months the new shop owner said she was closing just before her date to go take her test !!!
I wish the law would allow her to go take her test but she has to be working for a shop for at least 3 months & have 4 yrs of real world experience as she does but as these other groomers use her to rake up cash from her customers she brings then let her go !
This is so wrong it isnt funny , today my guy is 95+ pounds and other groomers refuse to bathe him and many shops wont even let us in the door !!! Which if you met my guy you would find he is a very nice dog once you get past his size !!! But now i wait to find where she will ve working next she he can have his time with her again!!!
My question is : do all licensed groomers do this to other people trying to get their license also ???
Most places don't even require a license, that's only a requirement in a few places. That being said, I wouldn't be surprised at all. Some shop owners don't even know ow anything about dogs. They just exploit people and pets to make money and it's all about greed for them. She can probably apply to take a test on her own and then open up her own shop, but that's probably super expensive and requires a lot of business savvy that not a lot of people have
@Haley Fitzpatrick totally agree , if a license is needed 4yrs worth experience should grandfather them in automatically !!!
I disagree with the comments about everyone qho l9ves animals in the industry will be fear free..
I've worked in salons where they scream at the dogs, pick them up in the air, shake them saying stop it, pin them into the wall and more- they were a certified dog groomer and did beautiful work..I couldn't groom there anymore and bought a grooming trailer and started grooming myself instead..
I didn't really know "fear free" was a real term, and you can even get certified..
I have just learned through watching others groom and grooming myself.. Doing dogs kennel free and one one playing peaceful music, moving slowly and being gentle, talking kindly and stopping and giving breaks when needed just makes a happier groom dog and a safer groom dog!
I don't want them terrified of me!
I've gentled very aggressive dogs around after a few appointments..
I couldn't even touch their heads. They were so face aggressive! Just through those methods!
You should see how sad hens look when they molt..they look like a combination of attacked by moths and mange..and their poor eyebrow areas get sunburned…
One of my chickens just starts to look so run down and dull - and then you come home to find a huge pile of feathers and think she's been attacked by a dog or something. But nope - she's just dropped all of her feathers at once after her new ones have come in. Gets me every time!
Love the lifestyle training term. I did what was called “good manners” courses when training my golden. It included knowing how to lay down calm & quiet under a table at a cafe. How to wait out the front of a store quietly (one elderly gentlemen & his enormous rescue dog _blitzed_ it. We looked in wonderment before he sheepishly confessed _Everyday he waits for me out the front of the corner shop. I buy the paper & a single dimsim for him_ 😬. 😂😂
We would practice vet exams on them. wearing gloves, checking their teeth (by saying ‘cheese’ 😂) , their ears & feet checked & felt all through their toes.
Then there was politely greeting other dogs, on and off lead.
The command for _chill out_ so the dog knows when it’s quiet time.
We’d also wear crazy masks (who could have foreseen Covid?! So handy, the masks weren’t scary at all). Opening umbrellas. Wheelchairs, prams, walkers, walking sticks.
All the everyday things your dog needs to be okay with.
I loved this so much, especially what Liz said about 1. Groomers knowing their boundaries 2. Networking & ifs importance so that 3. You feel empowered to assert your boundaries & can refer a dog on without feeling like you’ve failed. But 4. Recognising it’s merely aligning the right dog with the right groomer/vet/etc
❤❤❤❤ this podcast.
I have always wanted to know how groomers feel about vaccinations. I personally dont like to over vacinate so im always concerned about how a groomer would feel if I was honest and said, I only like to vaccinate when absolutely necessary. That is i have already gotten the required shots bit the yearly rabies is concerning for me.
in denmark we use them for horses and cows lol
I used to trim nails for goats and guinea pigs and ferrets at my shop, as well as the usual dog and cat clients 😂
I hate that doodle breeders don’t tell their buyers that they are high maintenance for grooming!!!
Takis I know a middle age couple that is interested in adopting this little girl they have been looking for update on her they live in Germany they need to know is she still in the shelter and available for adoption so could you send back a reply message they don't know how to do messages on videos so iam taking care of that for them they really feel for that little dog and won't to give her a home please reply back
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I have two double long coat chihuahuas and they get groomed
Doodles are the worst to groom
Can I shave my frenchie bald?
Who’s this chick supposed to be?
Shes a MOCK.... her " Husband " destroyed a local trackday group with BAD BAD business practices and shes " RE-BRANDED " in hopes for more MONEY that is all... this couple is only after money. Money money money.
😂 I know the real rwason for the re-branding. Money. She wanted to turn it into a new business, re-structure and if you lookup the info a new business name was formed and LLC and if you do your research as i have and intend to hold the company accoutable for EACH AND EVERY VIOLATION that they perform for as LONG as they are in business youll see the entire reason for this podcast and the " rebrand " was a ploy for MONEY
I guess we just found the guy with the one star review 🤣🤣🤣
😂😂😂 Meaning ???
You clearly did not do enough research, since I am not an LLC and have never had an LLC. There also haven't been any "violations" to speak of. Nice try though!
@@elizabethfitzgerald4187 Just stop you and your husband are despicable. Money-grubbing money laundering Horrible people you will do anything to misguide and mislead the people of the community. You will pay people to believe you good reviews and say good things about you
❤ Courageous people Dog groomers❤️🥰🙏🏻❣️🫶 I had a Shiba Inu , wonderful breed , my X took her from me so I trained her wonderful sweet girl I was 💔.
I also had a Italian Spitz ( miniature Spitz) he was another sweet baby , had him in
my family all his Life (Zuri) because he lived with my grandson. “His coat was a night mare”
I tried to help him and shave him 😢 omg I had to take him to a groomer 😅to get help. But he was a inside dog mostly but oh my heart ❤️ was so full for him. Your description of double and triple coats was amazing and I really learned a lot! 😮😮❤ amazing thank you❣️❣️❣️🫶🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼
Im a straight white dog groomer( not too many out there in the midwest) im the pussy that wants to help doggys without having to see them get hurt... also she says if doggy has biting issues she won't try... been in the buisness 15 years! Its rare tonturn a doggy away ( and i do not use muzzles..cones only)