Formats Available

• Keynote presentations (45–60 minutes)

• Interactive workshops (2–4 hours)

• Full-day salon or team trainings

• Virtual presentations and consulting sessions

Formats are customized based on audience, goals, and context.

Our Approach

The Hygge philosophy that guides this work is rooted in lived Danish cultural values—steadiness, comfort, and care that feels safe. At Hygge & Hound, those values are translated into practical, repeatable standards for modern grooming environments.

Speaking and consulting engagements are grounded in:

• Calm-first handling and emotional awareness

• Environmental and workflow regulation

• Clear expectations and professional boundaries

• Leadership and culture that reduce burnout rather than normalize it

This work is not motivational. It is applied, thoughtful, and standards-based.

Speaking & Consulting

Hygge & Hound by McKenzie offers speaking, consulting, and educational experiences for grooming salons, schools, and industry organizations seeking calmer, safer, and more sustainable ways of working.

Our work focuses on the intersection of animal care, leadership, and workplace culture—because meaningful change in grooming environments requires attention to both how dogs are handled and how people are supported.

Who This Work Is For

• Grooming salons and salon owners

• Grooming schools and apprenticeship programs

• Industry conferences and associations

• Pet care organizations and educators

Speaking Topics

The Hygge Grooming Method™
A calm-first framework that improves safety, quality, and trust for dogs, teams, and clients.

Burnout Is Not a Business Model
How leadership structure, pace, and expectations directly impact retention, morale, and long-term sustainability.

Calm Handling & Emotional Awareness
Recognizing stress signals, preventing escalation, and supporting sensitive and anxious dogs.

The Hygge Client Experience
Clear communication, warm boundaries, and consistency that build trust without overpromising

A Dual-Focus Perspective

Hygge & Hound’s speaking and consulting work is shaped by two complementary areas of expertise.

McKenzie Hansen brings nearly two decades of hands-on grooming experience, calm handling education, and professional standards development.

Business partner Nate Hansen contributes expertise in people management, leadership development, and workplace culture. Together, this work bridges the gap between technical care and human leadership, ensuring that changes are both humane and sustainable.

Consulting Services

Speaking and consulting engagements are scheduled selectively.

To inquire about availability or explore alignment, please use the form below.