 grooming problems
I have a Bichon who doesn't like being groomed. She goes to the groomer every 4 weeks and gets along OK, but I have to keep her combed out between groomings. Her groomer says she does fine, even gives kisses sometimes, but she obviously would rather be somewhere else. I put up the card table with a bath mat on it for comfortable footing. I sit on the couch and put Lacy on the card table and just talk to her and give her a treat or two and make it a love fest. I take my time combing her out, giving ear scratchies, tummy rubs, and general petting as I go. I talk to her constantly, give her kisses, and tell her what a good girl she is. Lacy is 10 years old and will never like being groomed, but she tolerates it and prances around all proud of herself when she's done. The secret is taking my time and making it comfortable for her, if not really fun. No pulling, moving slowly, talking and talking, praising, and maybe singing her a song. (The groomer does the same thing, without the song.) My beautiful Lacy is worth the effort!
My Cosmo, on the other hand, loves any kind of attention, including grooming, and sits beside me while I'm grooming Lacy, whining, wanting his turn in the spotlight!
First pic is Lacy, second one is Cosmo. |