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09-22-2011, 12:45 PM | #1 |
Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Kimberly Wi
Posts: 34
| Grooming problems Gizmo is almost 5 months old, he is just the greatest little guy ever. We got him from a lady that told her young kids that they had to take care of him when that didn't last they where looking to find him a new home. So we got him when he was 4 months old. He is great and my girls love him, even our 1 1/2 yr old great dane cuddles with him. When we got Gizmo he was pad trainned, skinny, not been to a vet, and starting to get matts. So in the month since he has been with us, he has been to the vet, clean bill of health. Put on a little weight he is 4#. I am just really having issues with brushing him. I had a schnauzer years ago, know how important brushing and grooming is, I did all the grooming on my schnauzer. I just can't get him to stop attacking the brush. Even if I just lay it next to us when we are playing or cuddling he will go nuts, bitting and barking at it. His hair on this pads is growing so long if he runs on our tile floor he slips all over. He is bitting at the sissors, or clippers, I don't want him to hurt himself. Any ideas!!! Also he is wee wee pad trainned, which is great, and he uses it all the time. He will not go outside. I put a pad outside and he still will not. I didn't have an issue with this until earlier this week when the Great Dane desided he wanted to use the wee wee pad. Didn't work the best, Don't need a dane peeing in the house. We can take the yorkie outside for hours and he will do nothing, take him in the house and he goes right to his pad Any ideas here. He goes 7-8 hours at night in bed with me no problems. He has the control. He is also kennel trainned, does fine in there also. Its a big kennel room to move. |
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09-23-2011, 07:44 AM | #2 |
Therapy Yorkies Work Donating Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Central, Florida
Posts: 3,863
| First let me say there is no quick fix for this. You can make it work and Grooming can be one of your special times. My Gracie was a rescue and had never been brushed when I got her. She fought and bit me, she was terrified. Now when I call Groom, Groom, Gracie, she comes running as fast as she can. So don't give up and be patient, Training a puppy to be groomed is like most other things.1. Lay out all the tools you would use on a towel where ever you intend to groom him. Have lots of very tiny good treats. First only touch him with your hands. Give him a massage. Touch all of his body.Between toes, belly, teeth, ears, genitals. Say Groom in a soft happy voice. It is ok to repeat groom, groom, good groom. When you are done (remember to keep lessons short and happy) say Good groom, OK for your release word and treat. 2. When he is ok with number one move on to lesson no. two: Touch him with the back of the brush and side of the comb, move on to the hair dryer turned off at this point. The clippers, scissors,nail trimmer ect. In your soft sing songy voice say Groom, groom, good groom. While touching him with the tools. 3. When he is ok with lesson no. two you can proceed with lesson Three. Have really yummy treats ready. Put him on the grooming station. Massage briefly, comb, brush, (You still haven't attacked a tangle yet, sorry but this takes about a week to work up to real grooming.)Be prepared for him to bolt. Turn on the dryer no heat. Say your Groom, groom, good groom aw.. good groom. Gently blow his sides with the dryer. Treat and praise, and turn dryer off. Release with OK Good Boy and treat. 4. Repeat all the above and turn the clippers on. Treat and start your song. Run the side of the clippers along his body so that he can feel the vibrations. Remember to be calm not excited yourself. 5. Introduce the electric nail trimmer last if you plan to use one. 6. Touch with each tool saying groom, groom, groom, good groom. And praise good groom and treat. 7. By day seven you should be able to actually brush and comb him. Always remember to start brushing or combing at the tip of the hair and work toward the skin. At first you may just have to cut mats loose and use your fingers to pick them apart. To cut a mat, cut from the tip of the hair toward the skin not across like cutting bangs. Continue to desensitize Grooming daily. When it come time to really use the blow dryer, clippers and nail trimer he will be confident and more willing to let you do these things.
__________________ Teresa & Rubin, Gracie, Abba, Ginny Joy and Julia Rose Act like a dog, be kind, forgiving, and loyal. |
09-23-2011, 10:01 AM | #3 |
YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Merritt Island,FL
Posts: 1,400
| We had to re-start treating our big dog, Lucy for going outside when she started showing interest in Ziva's potty pads. She really did enjoy the attention and treats and hasn't given us any problems since. It has actually helped train Ziva because she learned to go outside and get treats with Lucy. |
09-23-2011, 10:52 AM | #4 |
♥ Maximo and Teddy Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Northern Virginia
Posts: 25,041
| I recommend grooming on a counter or table top, not on the floor or in your lap. Just be careful not to let him fall or jump off the counter/table. Practice putting him on the counter/table at least a couple of times a day. I agree with Teresa, use a lot of massage in the grooming process. Take your time and make it a positive experience. Don't show any anxiety or frustration, but be confident and firm and don't give up. If he knows you will give up, he will keep fighting you and grooming. If he has a favorite chew, give that to him to distract him from grooming. Praise, praise, praise for good behavior. Make sure you aren't tugging on skin or causing pain. As noted above, start combing/brushing in small sections at the bottom of the hair shaft. Always hold the hair section with one hand to prevent skin pulling. For tangles, carefully pick them apart. I use the sharp end of a rat tail comb. Don't try brushing out a tough tangle or mat. I highly recommend this brush: Amazon.com: ISINIS Large Cushioned Hair Brush... Nylon bristles do not sound appealing, but this brush moves through the hair easily. It won't remove mats though. A mustache/leg comb from Madan (mimimomo here sells them) is also an essential.
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