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Behaviour & Handling Courses

Behaviour and handling are core skills in professional dog grooming. These courses focus on recognising stress and discomfort early, responding with appropriate handling strategies, and creating a safer, calmer grooming experience for both the dog and the groomer. Build stronger judgement, improve cooperation during grooms, and make better decisions when a dog needs extra support.
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This course helps groomers build a clear, welfare-first approach for appointments that require extra care and planning. You will learn how to identify dogs who need specialist support, recognise stress signals and silent signs of discomfort, and apply handling choices that prioritise comfort throughout the groom. The course also covers practical in-house systems and communication strategies to improve consistency, support safer outcomes, and strengthen professional decision-making.
A dog’s emotional state influences every stage of the grooming process. This course introduces modern behaviour-informed grooming principles, including body language interpretation, common stress triggers, and the role of previous experiences. You will learn how to apply dog-first handling strategies that support comfort and cooperation, while maintaining professional standards and reducing risk during grooming.

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