Pawsitive Grooming: Building Cooperative Care Habits is a practical and reassuring guide for dog owners who want to approach grooming with kindness, clarity and confidence. Written for those new to cooperative care and those looking to improve their dog’s experience, this book takes you step by step through every part of the grooming process – from brushing and nail trimming to handling more sensitive areas like ears, eyes and paws.
 
Instead of simply getting the job done, this book shows you how to help your dog take part in their care willingly. You will learn how to read your dog’s body language, introduce tools without fear, and build a grooming routine based on trust rather than tolerance. Using calm, choice-based methods, each chapter helps you create positive associations with grooming activities that are often a source of stress.
 
Inside, you will find:
A clear breakdown of how to teach your dog to say yes – and how to respond if they say no
Ways to build consent-based handling routines using simple, short sessions
Step-by-step guidance for brushing, nail care, bathing and checking sensitive areas
Techniques for introducing grooming tools like clippers and dryers in a way that builds confidence
Practical support for vet visits and professional grooming settings
Advice on adapting routines for puppies, older dogs and those with health concerns
Tips for making grooming a calm part of everyday life, not a separate or stressful task
 
You do not need professional equipment, special training or perfect timing. What you need is patience, a willingness to listen and a simple structure that helps your dog feel safe.
Whether you are working with a young pup, a rescue dog or simply a pet who has learned to avoid grooming, this book will help you reset the experience in a way that feels good for both of you. You will learn how to take pressure out of the process and create a relationship built on cooperation, not compliance.
 
This title is part of the trusted Pawsitive range of books by Renee Patience – an experienced dog trainer dedicated to positive, evidence-based methods that strengthen the connection between dogs and the people who care for them.
 
If you are ready to make grooming a calm, respectful routine that works with your dog, not against them, this book will guide you there – one simple step at a time.