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NYYJeterGrl626 · 02-24-2008, 01:43 PM

Okay guys, I have had Isabella for a little over 2 wks now and I've tried to brush her several times. But all she wants to do is Bite the brush, wiggle and try to escape. How can I get her to like brushing? And as for her bath I have to hold her while washing because she tries to jump out the sink...

What can I do ???

jrincon17 · 02-24-2008, 01:45 PM

Well i have heard and seen this, the pull on the lower lip or the hair to hold still. Not that hard but you get the idea. I seen petco do this last night while grooming a yorkie. It was cute she would raise her front paw.

NYYJeterGrl626 · 02-24-2008, 01:47 PM

Hmmm.. I should try that.. She is such a terror, even when I try to brush her big bro she wants to eat the brush, crazy

jrincon17 · 02-24-2008, 01:47 PM

oh yeah , Ziggy bited hos brush too, he doesnt like it that much. He allows me to do his back and a little on top of his head. the front forget it !

NYYJeterGrl626 · 02-24-2008, 01:50 PM

LOL... I don't think Tobey had a problem with brushing, but I can't remember.. She does this whole wiggling thing, its too funny. I can't brush any part of her body..

jrincon17 · 02-24-2008, 01:52 PM

lol ! well im going try to put a t-shirt on ziggy now, im sure that might be chore. wish me luck

NYYJeterGrl626 · 02-24-2008, 01:53 PM

Good Luck, I know how much fun that is...

jrincon17 · 02-24-2008, 01:57 PM

pheww it wasnt that bad, trying to get him to come to me is harder. sometimes just wont come , unless i have the treat bag. now hes trying to bite the collar oh my

meganium · 02-24-2008, 02:00 PM

Bella my 1 year old never had a problem with brushing or getting clothes on. Now my baby says No Way.. She barks and growls when i try to brush her...I always say, yeah big girl ur scaring me..And clothes she wants nothing to do with them. She's just not a princess..

I like to brush baby just because im amused by her reaction... lol

NYYJeterGrl626 · 02-24-2008, 02:01 PM

Always using us humans for the treats... They are not stupid when it comes to treats. I just gave my gang and its so funny I have to separate them or the dogs will eat the cats treats... Dumb cats they take so long to eat them...U think they would have learn by now. The Ziggy Monster is on the loose and he likes collars

NYYJeterGrl626 · 02-24-2008, 02:01 PM

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Originally Posted by meganium

Bella my 1 year old never had a problem with brushing or getting clothes on. Now my baby says No Way.. She barks and growls when i try to brush her...I always say, yeah big girl ur scaring me..And clothes she wants nothing to do with them. She's just not a princess..

I like to brush baby just because im amused by her reaction... lol

LOL

red1973 · 02-24-2008, 02:39 PM

I HAVE LITTLE DOGGIE TREATS I GIVE TUCKER WHEN HE IS GOOD AND WHEN HE PEES ON THE PEE PAD AND WHEN HE DOES HIS TRICKS. SO WHEN I BRUSH HIM I DO THE SAME. IF I DONT GIVE HIM TREATS HE ATTACKS THE BRUSH. ITS PRETTY FUNNY TO WATCH. THEN AFTER I BRUSH HIM HE SHAKES AND LOOKS LIKE A BIG FLUFF BALL...

Brookef18 · 02-24-2008, 04:07 PM

When Chewy was a puppy grooming was very hard... he would bite, snarl, and move around like his life depended on getting away. I groomed him every single day. I would brush him talking calmly untill he stopped fighting. I would never stop while he was fighting me cause I didn't want him to think he was winning!

He is so easy to groom now. No more biting or wiggling around. (Including teeth brushing) The only thing I don't do is clip the nails. I pay for that to be done.

Groom often and be calm. Make it a matter of fact type thing. it took a few months for it to be EASY to groom him. But the hard work and time it took paid off.

NYYJeterGrl626 · 02-25-2008, 12:09 PM

Thanks I will try that...

lulababy · 02-25-2008, 04:37 PM

ive had my puppy for 2 weeks now as well. first few days my pebbles didnt like to sit still for brushing... then i read you should give them lots of praise and repeat a saying like.. lets make you pretty or lets brush your hair so they know it is "time." also make a nice sound to your voice like oh you are so good!! then they associate it with being good etc and if you give treats the better! she is so good during brushing now.. she will evne let me do her tummy! she stays so still.

also it helps to start on a high surface so they are kinda scared to move and stay still

good luck!

02-24-2008, 01:43 PM	#1
NYYJeterGrl626 YT Addict Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Clearwater FL Posts: 291	How can I get Ms. Izzie to.. Okay guys, I have had Isabella for a little over 2 wks now and I've tried to brush her several times. But all she wants to do is Bite the brush, wiggle and try to escape. How can I get her to like brushing? And as for her bath I have to hold her while washing because she tries to jump out the sink... What can I do ??? __________________ Tobey Isabella SonnyShelleySimonMember of the Spoiled Rotten Club

02-24-2008, 01:45 PM	#2
jrincon17 YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: santa rosa, ca Posts: 648	Well i have heard and seen this, the pull on the lower lip or the hair to hold still. Not that hard but you get the idea. I seen petco do this last night while grooming a yorkie. It was cute she would raise her front paw. __________________ IF EVERYONE OWNED A YORKIE, THE WORLD WOULD BE A BETTER PLACE Proud Papa of SUKI

02-24-2008, 01:47 PM	#3
NYYJeterGrl626 YT Addict Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Clearwater FL Posts: 291	Hmmm.. I should try that.. She is such a terror, even when I try to brush her big bro she wants to eat the brush, crazy __________________ Tobey Isabella SonnyShelleySimonMember of the Spoiled Rotten Club

02-24-2008, 01:47 PM	#4
jrincon17 YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: santa rosa, ca Posts: 648	oh yeah , Ziggy bited hos brush too, he doesnt like it that much. He allows me to do his back and a little on top of his head. the front forget it ! __________________ IF EVERYONE OWNED A YORKIE, THE WORLD WOULD BE A BETTER PLACE Proud Papa of SUKI

02-24-2008, 01:50 PM	#5
NYYJeterGrl626 YT Addict Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Clearwater FL Posts: 291	LOL... I don't think Tobey had a problem with brushing, but I can't remember.. She does this whole wiggling thing, its too funny. I can't brush any part of her body.. __________________ Tobey Isabella SonnyShelleySimonMember of the Spoiled Rotten Club

02-24-2008, 01:52 PM	#6
jrincon17 YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: santa rosa, ca Posts: 648	lol ! well im going try to put a t-shirt on ziggy now, im sure that might be chore. wish me luck __________________ IF EVERYONE OWNED A YORKIE, THE WORLD WOULD BE A BETTER PLACE Proud Papa of SUKI

02-24-2008, 01:53 PM	#7
NYYJeterGrl626 YT Addict Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Clearwater FL Posts: 291	Good Luck, I know how much fun that is... __________________ Tobey Isabella SonnyShelleySimonMember of the Spoiled Rotten Club

02-24-2008, 01:57 PM	#8
jrincon17 YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: santa rosa, ca Posts: 648	pheww it wasnt that bad, trying to get him to come to me is harder. sometimes just wont come , unless i have the treat bag. now hes trying to bite the collar oh my __________________ IF EVERYONE OWNED A YORKIE, THE WORLD WOULD BE A BETTER PLACE Proud Papa of SUKI

02-24-2008, 02:00 PM	#9
meganium Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: md Posts: 163	Bella my 1 year old never had a problem with brushing or getting clothes on. Now my baby says No Way.. She barks and growls when i try to brush her...I always say, yeah big girl ur scaring me..And clothes she wants nothing to do with them. She's just not a princess.. I like to brush baby just because im amused by her reaction... lol __________________ Bella Marie , Baby ,Leeland Cypress , JayJay, Pumpkin and Spooky, Sprinkles actually a parakeet not a chicken, Noodle

02-24-2008, 02:01 PM	#10
NYYJeterGrl626 YT Addict Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Clearwater FL Posts: 291	Always using us humans for the treats... They are not stupid when it comes to treats. I just gave my gang and its so funny I have to separate them or the dogs will eat the cats treats... Dumb cats they take so long to eat them...U think they would have learn by now. The Ziggy Monster is on the loose and he likes collars __________________ Tobey Isabella SonnyShelleySimonMember of the Spoiled Rotten Club

02-24-2008, 02:39 PM	#12
red1973 YT Addict Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: pa Posts: 261	I HAVE LITTLE DOGGIE TREATS I GIVE TUCKER WHEN HE IS GOOD AND WHEN HE PEES ON THE PEE PAD AND WHEN HE DOES HIS TRICKS. SO WHEN I BRUSH HIM I DO THE SAME. IF I DONT GIVE HIM TREATS HE ATTACKS THE BRUSH. ITS PRETTY FUNNY TO WATCH. THEN AFTER I BRUSH HIM HE SHAKES AND LOOKS LIKE A BIG FLUFF BALL... __________________ renae erik jazzmine kodi cheyanne baby tucker and princess samantha

02-24-2008, 04:07 PM	#13
Brookef18 Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Cape Cod Ma Posts: 1,855	When Chewy was a puppy grooming was very hard... he would bite, snarl, and move around like his life depended on getting away. I groomed him every single day. I would brush him talking calmly untill he stopped fighting. I would never stop while he was fighting me cause I didn't want him to think he was winning! He is so easy to groom now. No more biting or wiggling around. (Including teeth brushing) The only thing I don't do is clip the nails. I pay for that to be done. Groom often and be calm. Make it a matter of fact type thing. it took a few months for it to be EASY to groom him. But the hard work and time it took paid off. __________________ Brooke (Chewy's and Sadie's Mom) visit us on dogster dogster.com/dogs/700047

02-25-2008, 12:09 PM	#14
NYYJeterGrl626 YT Addict Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Clearwater FL Posts: 291	Thanks I will try that... __________________ Tobey Isabella SonnyShelleySimonMember of the Spoiled Rotten Club

02-25-2008, 04:37 PM	#15
lulababy bam and pebbles mommy Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 1,706	ive had my puppy for 2 weeks now as well. first few days my pebbles didnt like to sit still for brushing... then i read you should give them lots of praise and repeat a saying like.. lets make you pretty or lets brush your hair so they know it is "time." also make a nice sound to your voice like oh you are so good!! then they associate it with being good etc and if you give treats the better! she is so good during brushing now.. she will evne let me do her tummy! she stays so still. also it helps to start on a high surface so they are kinda scared to move and stay still good luck! __________________ P E B B L E S Member of PPU, The PiNk Club, The Crazy Club, & SRC Add my puppy on Myspace & Dogster! BAM BAM Soon to be member of PPU, Little Gentlemans Club, Crazy Club & SRC