Yes! Canine Care
Helping dogs feel safer about grooming.
Supporting dogs who find grooming difficult through behaviour-informed assessment, personalised support and behavioural grooming.
Seminar - 21 Feb 2027
How I Can Help
Behavioural Grooming
For dogs who struggle with grooming
Individualised behavioural grooming sessions designed around your dog's comfort, communication and current ability to cope.
One-on-One Support
For owners
Practical support to help you understand your dog's behaviour and build skills between grooming appointments.
Groomer Education
For groomers, students & groups
Behaviour-informed seminars, workshops and presentations for people who work with and care for dogs.
Why Is Grooming Sometimes So Difficult?
Grooming behaviour is communication.
A dog who struggles with grooming isn't necessarily being stubborn, difficult or “bad”.
Fear, stress, previous experiences, pain, uncertainty and a lack of control can all influence how a dog responds.
By understanding what your dog is communicating, we can work towards making grooming safer, more manageable and less stressful.
Understand - Support - Progress
Recognise stress
Learn to notice the early signs that your dog is becoming uncomfortable.
Build confidence
Develop skills and experiences that help your dog feel more capable.
Work together
Create a plan that connects you, your dog and your groomer.
Where Do We Start?
Every dog is different. So we start by understanding yours.
Initial Consultation
We start with a consultation to understand your dog's history, grooming experiences, triggers and current challenges.
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Personalised Plan
Together, we develop practical strategies to help your dog feel safer and more comfortable with grooming.
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Work With Your Groomer
Where appropriate, I'll help connect the plan with your dog's groomer so everyone understands what your dog needs.
You don't have to navigate this on your own.
About Steph
Grooming Experience. Behaviour Knowledge.
Yes! Canine Care brings together more than a decade of professional dog grooming experience with formal training in animal behaviour and training.
Steph has worked hands-on with dogs in a grooming environment and understands the practical realities faced by both dogs and groomers.
For Groomers & Dog Professionals
Practical, behaviour-informed education for people working with dogs.
From seminars on behavioural grooming to tailored presentations for clubs, students and organisations, Yes! Canine Care brings behaviour knowledge into the real-world situations professionals encounter.
Education
Grooming can be challenging. You don't have to figure it out alone.
Whether you're an owner struggling with your dog's grooming behaviour or a groomer looking for practical behavioural support, let's work out the next step.
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