EC Canines

31/08/2023

A bit of Market Research.
Do You have a dog that needs regular grooming? Then read on.
I have been working on a training course specifically aimed at owners of dogs that need regular grooming.
The idea of this course is to encourage owners to put the training in at home so that their dogs are happy and comfortable being groomed by professionals in the Parlour.
Having spent time in a grooming Parlour, I was upset by how many dogs were uncomfortable and even reactive to being groomed, the “good” ones were quite often shut down. Considering many of these dogs need grooming every 2 months or so, it would be lovely to see more dogs prepared for the lifelong commitment of being groomed.

So, I have come up with a lesson plan that would take 4 hrs.
The course would have training exercises that are adapted specifically for introducing puppies to being groomed progressively and positively. It will also be good for older dogs that are not enjoying the grooming experience. Though aimed at dogs that go to be professionally groomed in a parlour, it can benefit those who groom their dog at home.
The course will cover:
Entering the Parlour - Happy to come in and be left.
Bath - Happy to be picked up and put in the bath, Happy to jump in the bath themselves, Comfortable with water, Happy to be touched all over
Drying - Happy to be towelled, Happy with loud noises, Happy with a hair drier, Comfortable in confined spaces
Grooming - Will get on and stay on the table, Enjoy being brushed, Comfortable with the clippers.
And, for the owners, how to brush your dog properly at home to prevent matting.
This course would be run by myself and my partner who has been grooming for 20yrs, so you get the best advice and information.

Before I set up a time and a place to run this course, I would like to know what interest there is.
If you could comment your interest on the original post on my page.
Thank You
Emma
EC Canines.