Grooming

📌 Key Takeaways Emotional safety during grooming protects a dog's confidence and makes future appointments progressively easier rather than harder. Stress Signals Precede Panic: Lip licking, whale eye, and freezing are early warnings that allow intervention before a dog escalates to severe distress. Predictable Handling Builds Tolerance: Dogs handled with clear transitions, consent-based pacing, and permission to pause develop calmer responses across multiple visits. Verif