Learning to Love Vet and Groomer Visits

Creating the foundation of skills your dog needs to live a happy and healthy life

When we speak with dog owners, we often hear about their desire to have a stress-free and enjoyable visit to the vet or groomer. Specifically, not having to worry about whether your dog will feel afraid to be in new environments and to be touched by people they don't know.

Course Goal:

Create a communication system for challenging events or locations, such as visits to the veterinarian or the groomer. The skills you and your dog will learn in this class will not only be helpful at the vet or groomer’s office but will be the foundation for a variety of situations your dog may encounter. You will also develop key skills to help your dog throughout his life.

Class One (10/9/25):

1. Creating the foundation
2. Developing the understanding about Classical Conditioning/Associative Learning
3. Use of bridges/markers with food as a reward

Class Two (10/16/25):

1. Naming and Touching Body Parts*
2. Additional bridge exercises

*Credit: Training Between the Ears (TBTE)

Class Three (10/23/25):

1. Learning to love the muzzle
2. How to use the muzzle without having any discomfort or bad association

Price $155

Space is limited -- participants must register in advance

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Pet Food Express San Anselmo (Red Hill), 868 Sir Francis Drake Boulevard, San Anselmo, United States

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