White Wolf Pet Grooming

How I get a puppy accustomed to tools and handling during their very first grooming experience! I LOVE PUPPY'S FIRST VISITS!! ❤️ I am gently holding baby Gus still with my thumb under his jawline and the rest of my hand flat on the back of his head. I rub the clipper body (not the blade) over him. When he shows any acceptance whatsoever, he is rewarded. 🌟🌟 Reward any correct answer, bravery, relaxation, or even a positive step in the right direction 🌟🌟 Then, I eventually work my way up to actually clipping hair. Gus is a brave, food motivated puppy, and that helps a ton! If they're not so brave or food motivated, the rewards are a release of pressure ( small break in the task), praise, and baby talk (they love it!). Gus finished his groom adorable, affectionate, and VERY relaxed, as you can see! #puppysfirst #beforeandafter #crazydog #dogcare #goodpuppy #shihtzu #shihtzumix #puppies

Indy was soaking in some product, so I took the opportunity to see what kind of snacks she likes best! Beef liver almost always wins! Sometimes, when dogs are a bit nervous, they get a little extra picky about their snacks. #snacks #treatos #snacky #beefliver @bennybullys #husky #siberianhusky #picky #whitewolfpetgrooming

Sweet, shy, stuck-in-her-shell, Pepper! Pepper was recently adopted through a rescue after being found wandering for a fair amount of time. The theory is that she was dumped by a backyard breeder or puppy mill 😭 While little Pep doesn't trust everyone, I could tell we were pals right away. But when we weren't directly interacting, she retreated back into her shell. By the end, I got several tail wags and some kisses from her. She shut down less and started looking for some interaction without my initiation. The goal was a good experience, taking as much time as she needed for it to be positive. #success !! Pepper will be on a regular schedule with her housemate, Ember, in the future ❤️ #rescuedog #puppymillsurvivor #ragstoriches #beforandafter #shygirl #doodle #poodlemix #whitewolfpetgrooming

Baldur the poodle gets a low maintenance, refreshed hairdo! Although his little man bun was charming, I'm sure he feels a lot better!! #spoo #poodle #beforeandafter #pets #petgroomer #spawday #makeover #beatdrop

Mori the Poodle, looking handsome, standing like a good boy, earning those snacks. Mori's owners said I could do what I want on him. So, while he remains in a practical haircut...I couldn't resist adding a mustache! . #mustache #poodle #minipoodle #snacks #doggrooming #winnipeg #bokeh

If you ever have a disappointing day, just behold some after-bath zoomies!! (And Cheeky the stalker). 😂 It worked for me!! ... #zoomies #siberianhusky #husky #afterbathzoomies #happydog #doggrooming #petcare #petmaintenance

I think it's safe to say that Bruno the #saintbernard is #blowingcoat !! ... #winnipeg #giantdog #doggrooming #satisfying #petcare #spaday

It's not too often I let the dogs have a good, solid play. Firstly, I have to have some time on my hands for supervision. The studio can't be busy since I wouldn't want to be a distraction to other groomers and their dogs, whonare handling sharp tools. The client dog has to be healthy and openly willing, and they have to be a play match for Meadow, who is obviously a bit wild, which can be overwhelming for a lot of dogs. I was happy everything aligned and I could let these two have a little romp! Titan is a naturally accepting, very playful guy ❤️ ... #playtime #dogplay #dogs #play #happydogs #siberianhusky #husky #huskylife #rescuedog #dogsofwinnipeg #wpgdogs #winnipets #crazydog #whee #dogfun