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Kayjee · 08-20-2008, 09:32 AM

Hello everyone!

Just a quick questions today. I have been brushing my Molly (15 weeks, about 3lbs) every day using a slicker brush and she HATES IT!! [This is the brush that the breeder we bought her from suggested.] Every time she hears me get the brush out, she hides and will fight and cry when I try to brush her. I have tried letting her lick some nutracal while i brush her, i have tried treats, i have tried brushing her after she is all worn out from playing, but she still fights it.

Do you guys have any suggestions on how to make her accept the daily brushes more? Also, do you think I should try a different brush? I am not brushing her hard but the slicker brush doesn't look all the comfortable to me.

Thanks very much for your help in advance!

Have a great day!

Breny · 08-20-2008, 09:36 AM

have you tried a babys toothbrush? That may be softer, but I know what you mean. Mine fight it too, so bad where now I'm just using Cool & Clear Dental. You just put it in their water. I sell it on my website. it keeps their breath fresh and over time eats away tartar. So far so good!

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chachi · 08-20-2008, 09:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Kayjee

Hello everyone!

Just a quick questions today. I have been brushing my Molly (15 weeks about 3lbs) every day using a slicker brush and she HATES IT!! [This is the brush that the breeder we bought her from suggested.] Every time she hears me get the brush out, she hides and will fight and cry when I try to brush her. I have tried letting her lick some nutracal while i brush her, i have tried treats, i have tried brushing her after she is all worn out from playing, but she still fights it.

Do you guys have any suggestions on how to make her accept the daily brushes more? Also, do you think I should try a different brush? I am not brushing her hard but the slicker brush doesn't look all the comfortable to me.

Thanks very much for your help in advance!

Have a great day!

Get a pin brush the slicker brush is more for working matts out and they can be uncomfortable. I use a metal comb more than a brush though but its good to have a brush also. When your ready to invest in really good combs and brushes getting the Chris Christensen ones are the way to go. For now I would just go to Petsmart and get a pin brush and a metal comb. Good luck

Kayjee · 08-20-2008, 09:42 AM

That sounds like a good idea to me. Maybe she will be better behaved with a pin brush. Thanks so much for the advice! I am sure Molly thanks you too!

ARCHIE · 08-20-2008, 09:43 AM

I found that using brushes cause static so I switched to a metal comb.
It has a thick rubber handle and heavy metal teeth with rounded edges
as not to hurt the dog. No static and goes right through the long hair.

chachi · 08-20-2008, 09:44 AM

Another good thing to get is detangler spray

Priscilla80 · 08-20-2008, 09:46 AM

I use the pin brushes for small dogs or puppys..
In the beginning he didnt know what to think about it.. but now when i get the brush, i brush him almost everyday.. he falls a sleep while im brushing him. he likes it very much ..

Good luck..

Priscilla and Mr. Snickers !

delisa2850 · 08-20-2008, 09:51 AM

Before I got Roxy, I read everything I could get my hands on that told how to care for a yorkie. Then I went out and bought at least one of everything that was ever suggested. What ended up working best for us was a pin brush (I couldn't fine one without the little balls on the end), and a flea comb. I read to use the flea comb for the small facial areas, but have ended up using it for all of her. We brush first, then run the flea comb through her, and she seems to really enjoy both steps. The flea comb keeps any nasty tangles from ever setting in. I usually brush/comb her twice a day, but it only takes a couple of minutes each time. Hang in there - Roxy didn't enjoy it at first either, but once we figured out a QUICK and effective routine, it became a very enjoyable time for both of us!

Breny · 08-20-2008, 09:51 AM

Oh I'm such a DUMMY!!!!! I thought you were talking TOOTH brushing. Give me a big DUH ! Sorry!!! LOL

emilio1 · 08-20-2008, 10:46 AM

I use the slicker/pin brush with no balls on the ends too. I also use the comb. I brush him and then go thru him with the comb to make sure I didn't miss any knots. He didn't love it at first, but now is used to it. I use a spray in detangler/conditioner if he has a lot of knots. Which he doesn't usually cause I brush him everyday. I just tell him good boy while I brush him and he seems to enjoy it now. When he is all done, I tell him how handsome he is and he prances around loving it.

Katylou · 08-20-2008, 11:06 AM

My Katy is 16 weeks old and we had the same problem. She HATES the slicker brush. I think her skin is too tender and it hurts her. (She seems to have thin, fine hair). So we switched to a pin brush and then combed her after that and she is doing much better. Except for the beard/face area. I am working on that. She is getting her first official grooming this Saturday so I am hoping my groomer can give me some advice.

pookiebear · 08-20-2008, 11:52 AM

When Bernie was little I tried using a slicker brush and he hated it too. Now, that I'm using a pin brush he loves to be brushed. He just lays there, hold his paws up, rolls over, whatever. Good luck.

Yorkiedaze · 08-20-2008, 12:06 PM

A slicker brush should never be used for brushing as it can scratch the skin or stick like a needle. It's only used to get out stubborn knots. For puppies and dogs with thin hair you could use a bristle brush and for dogs with thicker coats you can use a pen brush.

cory · 08-20-2008, 12:12 PM

Mica loves a pin brush as well. Our breeder said not to use a slicker brush or a wire brush with the little balls on the ends as it tends to pull out the new growth hairs that are just starting to come in and this can be hard on the coat.

YorkieChick1 · 08-20-2008, 07:03 PM

Brooke has a soft boar's bristle brush that she loves!! It is more for finishing and smoothing but I use a pin brush first and finish with the bristle brush and she thinks she is getting a massage!! Good Luck!!

08-20-2008, 09:32 AM	#1
Kayjee Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 13	Daily Brushing Hello everyone! Just a quick questions today. I have been brushing my Molly (15 weeks, about 3lbs) every day using a slicker brush and she HATES IT!! [This is the brush that the breeder we bought her from suggested.] Every time she hears me get the brush out, she hides and will fight and cry when I try to brush her. I have tried letting her lick some nutracal while i brush her, i have tried treats, i have tried brushing her after she is all worn out from playing, but she still fights it. Do you guys have any suggestions on how to make her accept the daily brushes more? Also, do you think I should try a different brush? I am not brushing her hard but the slicker brush doesn't look all the comfortable to me. Thanks very much for your help in advance! Have a great day!

08-20-2008, 09:36 AM	#2
Breny My Tiny Treasures Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: . Posts: 11,790 Blog Entries: 3	have you tried a babys toothbrush? That may be softer, but I know what you mean. Mine fight it too, so bad where now I'm just using Cool & Clear Dental. You just put it in their water. I sell it on my website. it keeps their breath fresh and over time eats away tartar. So far so good! Greens Treasured YorkshireTerriers \| Michigan Yorkie Breeder, Yorkie Puppies for sale __________________ http://Brenysbabies.com

08-20-2008, 09:44 AM	#6
chachi I Love My Yorkies Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Indianapolis, Indiana Posts: 37,147	Another good thing to get is detangler spray __________________ Chachi's & Jewels Mom Jewels http://www.dogster.com/?132431 Chachi http://www.dogster.com/?132427

08-20-2008, 09:51 AM	#8
delisa2850 YT Addict Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Pocatello, ID, USA Posts: 414	Before I got Roxy, I read everything I could get my hands on that told how to care for a yorkie. Then I went out and bought at least one of everything that was ever suggested. What ended up working best for us was a pin brush (I couldn't fine one without the little balls on the end), and a flea comb. I read to use the flea comb for the small facial areas, but have ended up using it for all of her. We brush first, then run the flea comb through her, and she seems to really enjoy both steps. The flea comb keeps any nasty tangles from ever setting in. I usually brush/comb her twice a day, but it only takes a couple of minutes each time. Hang in there - Roxy didn't enjoy it at first either, but once we figured out a QUICK and effective routine, it became a very enjoyable time for both of us! __________________ DeLisa Roxy and Oakley

08-20-2008, 09:51 AM	#9
Breny My Tiny Treasures Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: . Posts: 11,790 Blog Entries: 3	Oh I'm such a DUMMY!!!!! I thought you were talking TOOTH brushing. Give me a big DUH ! Sorry!!! LOL __________________ http://Brenysbabies.com

08-20-2008, 09:42 AM	#4
Kayjee Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 13	That sounds like a good idea to me. Maybe she will be better behaved with a pin brush. Thanks so much for the advice! I am sure Molly thanks you too!

08-20-2008, 09:43 AM	#5
ARCHIE No Longer A Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: NEW YORK Posts: 16,218	I found that using brushes cause static so I switched to a metal comb. It has a thick rubber handle and heavy metal teeth with rounded edges as not to hurt the dog. No static and goes right through the long hair.

08-20-2008, 09:46 AM	#7
Priscilla80 BANNED! Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: The Hague(Den Haag)The Netherlands Posts: 370	I use the pin brushes for small dogs or puppys.. In the beginning he didnt know what to think about it.. but now when i get the brush, i brush him almost everyday.. he falls a sleep while im brushing him. he likes it very much .. Good luck.. Priscilla and Mr. Snickers !

08-20-2008, 10:46 AM	#10
emilio1 Yorkie Yakker Join Date: May 2008 Location: Westland, MI Posts: 49 Blog Entries: 1	I use the slicker/pin brush with no balls on the ends too. I also use the comb. I brush him and then go thru him with the comb to make sure I didn't miss any knots. He didn't love it at first, but now is used to it. I use a spray in detangler/conditioner if he has a lot of knots. Which he doesn't usually cause I brush him everyday. I just tell him good boy while I brush him and he seems to enjoy it now. When he is all done, I tell him how handsome he is and he prances around loving it.

08-20-2008, 11:06 AM	#11
Katylou Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: May 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 335	My Katy is 16 weeks old and we had the same problem. She HATES the slicker brush. I think her skin is too tender and it hurts her. (She seems to have thin, fine hair). So we switched to a pin brush and then combed her after that and she is doing much better. Except for the beard/face area. I am working on that. She is getting her first official grooming this Saturday so I am hoping my groomer can give me some advice.

08-20-2008, 11:52 AM	#12
pookiebear Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Brunswick, Georgia. On the beach! Posts: 1,016	When Bernie was little I tried using a slicker brush and he hated it too. Now, that I'm using a pin brush he loves to be brushed. He just lays there, hold his paws up, rolls over, whatever. Good luck. __________________ Bernie, Baxter, Bella and Blazer

08-20-2008, 12:06 PM	#13
Yorkiedaze My hairy-legged girls Donating Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: lompoc, ca. Posts: 12,228	A slicker brush should never be used for brushing as it can scratch the skin or stick like a needle. It's only used to get out stubborn knots. For puppies and dogs with thin hair you could use a bristle brush and for dogs with thicker coats you can use a pen brush. __________________ AZRAEL RAZAEL JILLI ANN

08-20-2008, 12:12 PM	#14
cory BANNED! Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: St. Albert, Alberta Canada Posts: 471	Mica loves a pin brush as well. Our breeder said not to use a slicker brush or a wire brush with the little balls on the ends as it tends to pull out the new growth hairs that are just starting to come in and this can be hard on the coat.

08-20-2008, 07:03 PM	#15
YorkieChick1 Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Bay Area, California Posts: 2,249	Brooke has a soft boar's bristle brush that she loves!! It is more for finishing and smoothing but I use a pin brush first and finish with the bristle brush and she thinks she is getting a massage!! Good Luck!! __________________ Nanci 's her furbabies!! Brooke,Binky,Bunny,Buster & BooBoo And My Chichis: Baby & Bitsy There's nothing that brightens my day more than a puppy kiss!