The Conscious Dog Carer's Guide To Grooming Collaboration

Hey there!  I am SO happy to welcome you to this space because that means you are interested in helping your groomer, help you and your dog truly thrive when it comes to their grooming sessions. While there's much debate over what 'holistic' actually means, it can be incredibly difficult to source a groomer who genuinely has the skills and knowledge to help make grooming a low-stress activity using science-backed approach to dog training and communication.  At The Holistic Grooming Academy, we support our students and graduates in developing their skills and expertise in all of the required areas that are often missed out via conventional grooming courses - to assume that we merely offer your dog a blueberry facial, would be doing our establishment a real disservice.  For us, holistic grooming is more about the whole dog - and we combine our skills in canine behaviour, communication, products & skin care, positive dog training and behaviour modification to help develop a bespoke care plan that considers your dog's very individual needs.  But of course, we can also succeed as much as you, the dog carer, allow us to since much of our approach relies on you being fully onboard with our processes at home.  Without your cooperation and faith in us, your dog will never fully be able to embrace grooming sessions as per nature intended - because ultimately, grooming is not aesthetics and styling to a certain breed standard, it's a most indigenous form of therapy that can enhance social structures, build confidence and support overall wellness. So, welcome to our space and get ready to embrace our ethos with an open-heart and open-mind. Stephanie xo