A Dog Groomer

About this episode

Dan Heath interviews dog groomer Aaron Williams about his experiences and insights in the profession.

Sculpting mullets on Havanese, enduring countless bites, and surviving level-five furnadoes with Aaron Williams, a dog groomer in Alabama. Why is the grooming table his most powerful psychological tool? And which part of the grooming process is most dreaded by dogs? You can see Aaron in action at his YouTube channel. Want more episodes featuring professions who work with animals? We've spoken with a veterinarian, a cattle rancher, and a dog trainer. WANT MORE EPISODE SUGGESTIONS? Grab our Wha...

People in this episode

Host: Dan Heath

Guest: Aaron Williams

Topics covered

• dog grooming
• animal care
• psychology
• pet behavior
• veterinary professions

Keywords

• dog grooming
• Havanese
• psychological tools
• grooming process
• animal behavior

Mentioned in this episode

Places: Alabama

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