Dear all, I’d appreciate your feedback on the use of Hydrobaths . It’s something I invested in my Salon for all the right reasons but on reflection, I can see that my dogs just find the noise stressful. THE enclosure also doesn’t make them feel great. What are your thoughts and experiences. Can anyone suggest kind alternative alternatives. Many of my large dogs are simply too frightened to get into it so refuse. I’m really interested in what kind of bathing setups people have that would help to keep the grooming experience consent based and a slow stress as possible. I’m not adverse to bathing the dog as they are on the ground as my flooring and set up allows this. Thank you so much, and by the way, happy Friday 😉🐾🥰 Rachena WOOF Grooming

Dearest community, please forgive my 'MIA' the last couple of days. My most precious girl, Nala, has been in end of life care for the last year, and passed away yesterday afternoon in the safety of her home, in the arms of the person who loved her the most in the world. I'm trying to navigate the loss of the very best 'dog teacher', a behaviour student could ever have asked for - she taught me so much about boundaries, about deep-rooted behaviours, about dog-on-dog conflict, about food resource guarding, and so much more. But most importantly of all, she taught me that even a dog with significant behaviour and physical impairments, can be supported. Can be beautiful. Can be loving. Can be the best comfort in times of stress. I am utterly devastated. I am broken. So, I ask that you all please bare with me as I may be a little less active in this space over the next few days. If there's anything really important remember you can reach out to @Clare Hudson Hill or @Vanessa Barber - our HGA tutors. I intend to be back on track for our next Live check in on Monday.

Catch up with HGA Tutor, @Clare Hudson Hill as she chats with @Louise Thompsom of Stress-Less Grooming in Scotland! 👇

Welldone to Vanessa on the Muzzle movement chat tonight as always she show cased HGA and her Brillant work.. PERFECTLY - very proud :-)