All over the world, an increasing number of pet dogs are struggling with the process of being groomed. From nail trim trauma to fear of the blow dryer, many of these dogs display behavior problems that stem from fear and anxiety. Resisting, pulling away, growling, snapping and even biting are all common occurrences in traditional grooming salons. Since the grooming industry is unregulated, groomers are left to their own devices to attempt to groom dogs that are very clearly struggling with the process. In some cases, muzzles and medication are utilized, often failing to address the root cause of the problem. Dogs who are fearful or resistant of the process are usually treated in ways that don't honor them as intelligent, sentient beings. Excessive physical restraints are used, usually without the knowledge and education needed to honor the dog's anatomy and physiology. Dogs who struggle with the process are often forced through it anyways, given no choice to escape or even take a break. What has this industry come to?
Groomers all over the world are struggling, too. Many of them are burnt out from being undervalued and underappreciated for too long. Many groomers who started off their career loving dogs end up very frustrated and disappointed with their work. Being a groomer has never been easy, but has proven even more challenging with the genetic difficulties and impairments combined with behavioral challenges and health problems that many pet dogs face today. The pressure on groomers to "get the job done" puts them in a position where they feel obligated to please the customer, usually to the dog's detriment. Some guardians have even lost trust in groomers and are taking their dog's grooming into their own hands.
In recent years, as a way to address this ongoing industry issue, "holistic" grooming has become more popular, but how can we be sure that these professionals are truly EMBODYING what it means to take a holistic approach? Could they simply be using certain terminology as a way to market their business? Since there isn't a common consensus on what holistic grooming really is, there is still something missing from the whole picture.
This book explores the concept of WHOLISTIC grooming from a brand new perspective. In this educational guide, we explore grooming in the wild, how wolves evolved into dogs, and the shocking history of dog grooming. We dive deeply into the energetic and spiritual component of grooming that is often overlooked by other professionals. Wholistic grooming means healing pets as a whole - Mind, Body and Soul! Wholistic grooming aims to evolve the industry by setting a new standard of care.
This book is designed for both pet guardians and pet professionals and includes over 30 wholistic grooming protocols, giving you a step-by-step guide on how to offer these protocols either at home or in your salon. It also includes over 10 alternative grooming add-ons that can create a whole healing experience for pets and their people. It even includes several case studies that display the success that these techniques create. This book focuses mainly on dog grooming, but there is also information about grooming cats, rabbits and horses. Taking a mind, body, soul approach and seeing every pet as a unique individual, this book shares all the secrets of wholistic grooming. When done with love and compassion, grooming truly is for the soul.
All over the world, an increasing number of pet dogs are struggling with the process of being groomed. From nail trim trauma to fear of the blow dryer, many of these dogs display behavior problems that stem from fear and anxiety. Resisting, pulling away, growling, snapping and even biting are all common occurrences in traditional grooming salons. Since the grooming industry is unregulated, groomers are left to their own devices to attempt to groom dogs that are very clearly struggling with the process. In some cases, muzzles and medication are utilized, often failing to address the root cause of the problem. Dogs who are fearful or resistant of the process are usually treated in ways that don't honor them as intelligent, sentient beings. Excessive physical restraints are used, usually without the knowledge and education needed to honor the dog's anatomy and physiology. Dogs who struggle with the process are often forced through it anyways, given no choice to escape or even take a break. What has this industry come to?
Groomers all over the world are struggling, too. Many of them are burnt out from being undervalued and underappreciated for too long. Many groomers who started off their career loving dogs end up very frustrated and disappointed with their work. Being a groomer has never been easy, but has proven even more challenging with the genetic difficulties and impairments combined with behavioral challenges and health problems that many pet dogs face today. The pressure on groomers to "get the job done" puts them in a position where they feel obligated to please the customer, usually to the dog's detriment. Some guardians have even lost trust in groomers and are taking their dog's grooming into their own hands.
In recent years, as a way to address this ongoing industry issue, "holistic" grooming has become more popular, but how can we be sure that these professionals are truly EMBODYING what it means to take a holistic approach? Could they simply be using certain terminology as a way to market their business? Since there isn't a common consensus on what holistic grooming really is, there is still something missing from the whole picture.
This book explores the concept of WHOLISTIC grooming from a brand new perspective. In this educational guide, we explore grooming in the wild, how wolves evolved into dogs, and the shocking history of dog grooming. We dive deeply into the energetic and spiritual component of grooming that is often overlooked by other professionals. Wholistic grooming means healing pets as a whole - Mind, Body and Soul! Wholistic grooming aims to evolve the industry by setting a new standard of care.
This book is designed for both pet guardians and pet professionals and includes over 30 wholistic grooming protocols, giving you a step-by-step guide on how to offer these protocols either at home or in your salon. It also includes over 10 alternative grooming add-ons that can create a whole healing experience for pets and their people. It even includes several case studies that display the success that these techniques create. This book focuses mainly on dog grooming, but there is also information about grooming cats, rabbits and horses. Taking a mind, body, soul approach and seeing every pet as a unique individual, this book shares all the secrets of wholistic grooming. When done with love and compassion, grooming truly is for the soul.
Wholistic Grooming for the Soul
Wholistic Grooming for the Soul
Product Details
| BN ID: | 2940181126152 |
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| Publisher: | Morgan Fitzgerald |
| Publication date: | 10/21/2025 |
| Sold by: | Draft2Digital |
| Format: | eBook |