How Yes! Canine Care Can Help
Behaviour-informed support for dogs who find grooming difficult — and education for the people who care for them.
Yes! Canine Care helps dogs, owners and groomers better understand what happens when grooming becomes difficult. Through individual support, behavioural grooming and practical education, we work towards safer, more comfortable and more manageable grooming experiences.
What I Do
Behavioural Grooming
For dogs who struggle with grooming
Individualised grooming sessions for dogs who find aspects of grooming stressful, frightening or overwhelming.
Sessions are based on the dog's individual behaviour, communication and current ability to cope.
Initial consultation required.
One-on-One Behaviour Support
For owners who want to help their dog
Practical, individual support to help owners understand their dog's grooming difficulties and build skills between grooming appointments.
We'll identify triggers, recognise stress signals and develop a personalised plan for moving forward
Groomer Education
For professional groomers & grooming students
Practical, behaviour-informed education designed to help groomers recognise stress, understand canine communication and support dogs who struggle with grooming.
Available as seminars, workshops and tailored education
Talks & Presentations
For clubs, groups & organisations
Engaging presentations about canine behaviour, communication, stress and grooming.
Presentations can be tailored for dog clubs, owner groups, training organisations, students and other audiences.
Who Is Yes! Canine Care For?
You’re an Owner whose dog struggles with grooming
Perhaps they:
Growl or snap
Try to escape
Freeze or shut down
Struggle with handling
Hate the dryer
Can't tolerate nail trims
Become distressed around clippers
Have had grooming appointments stopped
You don't have to simply “put up with it”.
You're a groomer
You're dealing with dogs whose behaviour makes grooming difficult, stressful or unsafe — and you're looking for practical ways to better understand and support them.
You're organising education
You want an engaging, practical presentation about canine behaviour, stress, communication or grooming for your group, students or organisation.
How It Works
Support built around the individual dog
Groomer Seminars & Workshops
Behaviour-informed education designed specifically for people working in grooming.
Topics may include:
Understanding fear and stress
Recognising early stress signals
Low-stress handling
Cooperative care
Creating behaviour-friendly salon environments
Working with owners
Managing difficult grooming situations
Education
Education for the People Who Work With Dogs
Talks & Presentations
Tailored presentations for:
Dog clubs
Training organisations
Owner groups
Students
Doggy Daycares
Industry group
About Steph
Behaviour Meets Grooming Experience
With more than a decades worth of experience working as a professional dog groomer, experience owning and operating a grooming salon, and her Certificate IV in Animal Behaviour and Training, Steph brings together practical grooming experience and behaviour-focused education.
Not sure where to start?
That's okay.
The first step is an Initial Consultation where we can understand what's happening and work out the most appropriate path forward for you and your dog.
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