09/02/2026
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What if we could look directly inside a dog’s nervous system during every step of the grooming process? 🐾💓
We often rely on outward body language to gauge canine stress, but subtle internal shifts can tell a completely different story. That’s where Heart Rate Variability (HRV) comes in—providing an objective, real-time window into the autonomic nervous system.
Join us for a fascinating look at canine physiology in practice as we dive into a groundbreaking case study by Dean, examining HRV across the entire grooming journey.
What We’ll Explore:
📊 The Science of HRV: What heart rate variability measures, how it reflects physiological stress and recovery, and why it's a game-changer for evaluating animal welfare.
🛁 Step-by-Step Grooming Analysis: A breakdown of every key stage—from arrival and bathing to high-velocity drying, handling, and table work.
🔍 Surprising Results: The specific moments stress spiked the highest (the findings might surprise you!) and what the data reveals about common assumptions.
✂️ Actionable Low-Stress Strategies: Practical, welfare-centered takeaways for groomers, trainers, and pet professionals to minimize arousal, prevent distress, and build true cooperative care.
Whether you're a professional groomer, behavior consultant, trainer, or dedicated pet guardian, this session offers eye-opening insights into how dogs truly experience the grooming environment.
