Holistic Stress-Less Grooming

Holistic Stress-Less Grooming Professional grooming integrated with scientific animal behaviour training and modification.. (eg.

Holistic Stress-Less Grooming is currently the only of its kind in South Africa and we hope this will change soon. We offer professional grooming Integrated with behaviour modification and science based positive reinforcement training and conditioning to create personalised grooming sessions for each individual pet. Our tailor-made grooming sessions include personalised;
- Durations
- Locations (p

et's home)
- Training and/or conditioning.
- Rewards offered. treats, toys)

Grooming includes but are not limited to;*
-A warm bath
-Blow dry
-De-matting
-Brushing
-De-Shedding
-Nail trimming
-Teeth brushing
-Shaving
*(all grooming is subject to pet's needs)

Booking in advance is essential. Michelle +27 64 709 3891

It is our duty to care for them; let us embrace it with wisdom and love.

24/06/2025

🌟 Looking forward to another exciting cat show this Saturday! 🐾

Pop in and say hi if you're in the area - or better yet, make a fun family outing of it! There’ll be a food truck for tasty refreshments and some lovely stalls where you can pick up unique gifts for your feline companions. 🛍️🐱

📍 All the event details are on the poster below. Hope to see you there! 💕

17/06/2025

Sweetest little Oreo's first professional groom.🥰

17/06/2025

Worried about bacteria like Salmonella or E. coli in raw pet food? Let’s set the record straight!

The myth that raw feeding causes bacterial infections is just that, a myth. Here’s why your furry friends are safe with Pawsome Raw:

🐶 Dogs & Cats Are Built for Raw: Their stomachs are super acidic (pH 1-2), zapping harmful bacteria like Salmonella, E. coli, Listeria, and Campylobacter before they can cause trouble. Pets have evolved to handle bacteria naturally found in their food, unlike us humans, they’re pros at this!
⚡️ Fast Digestion, No Problem: Food zooms through their digestive system, leaving little time for bacteria to set up shop. Plus, a balanced raw diet supports a healthy gut microbiome that keeps harmful bacteria in check.
🌟 Bacteria Aren’t Just a Raw Food Thing: Cooked meats, fruits, veggies, and even water can carry bacteria. Responsible raw feeding with proper handling, like storing Pawsome Raw goodies safely and washing bowls, minimizes any risk.

So, keep those tails wagging with the wholesome, natural nutrition of Pawsome Raw! 💪

Got questions about raw feeding? Drop them below, and let’s chat!

Amazing scale for Veterinary use!
12/06/2025

Amazing scale for Veterinary use!

29/04/2025

Holistic Stress-Stress-Less Grooming is having some technical difficulties with FB and Messenger.
Please contact us on 064 709 3891 with any bookings, questions or comments.

Apologizes for any inconvenience while this issue is being resolved.

Give you pet an extra "good boy/girl" treat today.

Desensitizing puppies to fireworks
24/04/2025

Desensitizing puppies to fireworks

Something I wish every breeder will do!How the lives of our beloved companions will improve! Grooming assosiations start...
14/04/2025

Something I wish every breeder will do!

How the lives of our beloved companions will improve!
Grooming assosiations start with the initial care takers and should continue with the new owner.

Cats will be cats :D
06/04/2025

Cats will be cats :D

😂

03/04/2025

Are dogs really using buttons to talk? Or is it fake news?

Answers are starting to come in.

I’ve been skeptical about the “talking dog” trend, where dogs use soundboard buttons to “speak” to their guardians. But new research (2024) is challenging my skepticism, at least partially, and shedding light on what’s really happening when our dogs press these buttons.

Two 2024 peer-reviewed studies explored whether dogs genuinely understand the words they’re pressing, and whether their button-press combinations are intentional or just random.

The first study (Bastos et al., 2024) tackled comprehension. Researchers conducted two complementary experiments: an in-person study with 30 dogs and a citizen science study with 29 dogs, all trained by their guardians.

Dogs responded appropriately to ‘play’ and ‘outside’ button presses significantly more often than expected by chance, even when pressed by strangers without additional contextual cues. This wasn’t random; dogs were significantly more likely to respond appropriately to familiar words, which is evidence that at least basic word comprehension seems to be genuinely occurring.

The second study (Rossano et al., 2024) analyzed over 56,000 multi-button presses from more than 150 dogs. The goal was to investigate whether these multi-button combinations were intentional, and results showed dogs weren’t randomly pressing buttons or just imitating their humans.

Certain button sequences appeared far more often than chance would predict. Dogs frequently pressed meaningful combinations like their name + “want,” or “play” + “outside,” at rates significantly higher than chance, suggesting deliberate, purposeful communication. However, researchers are still working to figure out whether dogs might be using memorized button “chunks” reinforced by positive outcomes, rather than creatively building novel sentences.

Here’s the important part: Yes, dogs are intentionally pressing buttons and associating specific words with specific outcomes. But the “sentences” in these studies are simple and mostly about immediate desires (like play, food, or going outside) and not complex grammar or abstract thoughts. We don’t have evidence they’re using buttons to convey complex ideas and language - yet!

So why does this matter?

First, it supports that dogs are incredibly capable associative learners. Like us, they grasp words as symbols connected to specific real-world results.

Second, it underscores the individuality of canine intelligence. Some dogs thrive with buttons, others don’t, which is a great reminder of how training and enrichment must be tailored to each dog’s unique cognitive style.

Personally, we’ve taught button use to our dogs and noticed clear signs they associate their buttons with specific outcomes. But let’s remember to stay grounded: pressing buttons alone isn’t proof of deep linguistic thought. It’s evidence that dogs can communicate their basic thoughts in a new, intriguing way.

Hopefully, future research will test if dogs use buttons to communicate information humans don’t already know, how well they understand novel combinations, and whether these alternative communication devices genuinely enrich dogs’ lives.

Meanwhile, let’s appreciate that our dogs are already excellent communicators, in dog language. The buttons just add another fascinating layer!

What are your thoughts?

Have you tried buttons with your dog? What’s your experience?

Studies referenced:

Bastos, A. P. M., et al. (2024). How do soundboard-trained dogs respond to human button presses? An investigation into word comprehension. https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0307189

Rossano, F., et al. (2024). Soundboard-trained dogs produce non-accidental, non-random and non-imitative two-button combinations. https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-024-79517-6

27/03/2025
A shift is coming! Always remember, feed the best you can afford.
05/03/2025

A shift is coming!
Always remember, feed the best you can afford.

Well hello hello...in an interesting turn of events, Hills Pet Nutrition has acquired Prime 100, an Australian raw food company.

They clearly cannot spell HYPOCRITE!
While I am not against feeding kibble, this is shocking news.

After decades of being vehemently and openly against raw pet food and spreading misinformation about raw feeding, it has suddenly become ok to feed. Get ready to now learn that raw pet food is safe to feed, that there is no risk of parasites or your pet becoming ill from bacteria in the food. I feel as though they think us, as pet parents, to be gulliable enough to believe this new rhetoric. What are your thoughts, let me know in the comments.

This acquisition shouldn't dispel any doubts or confidence you may have had about this brand. They go with the wind, the wind of market share and profit rather than pet health and wellness. The fresh food industry is fast becoming a economical player in the industry, which Hills Pet Nutrition has recognised, so why not take on a piece of this.

It may take a bit longer, and mostly overseas than here but more vets will now strart promoting raw feeding where previously they were against it. I can't blame them as they will be trained by Hills to start informing clients about the wonders of raw foods.
Next time your vet chastises you about feeding or wanting to feed raw, let them know that Hills now thinks otherwise.

How do you feel about this?

07/02/2025

Great video on desensitising a puppy to water/bath tub yourself.
Doing this is key to good bathing experiences throughout his life.

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