Quote:
Originally Posted by mollyollie  Hi. I need some help with my precious Odie. He is constantly licking or biting at his front paws. I groom him every day, plus he goes to his regular groomer once a month so his nails are all properly trimmed. He stops if I talk to him firmly but I'm afraid of what he is doing when I don't see him. He has been to the vet & he says it is probably allergies but I don't want to give my precious baby something that might harm him in the long term. Does anyone else have these problems? And also, the lady who had Odie before we rescued him didn't groom him and ever since we have had him he hates, and I mean hates to be groomed. He rolls on his back, rolls on his side, jumps away from me. He is just a little wiggly butt.I do eventually get it done. I talk to him in a soft voice, etc. Any ideas. Thanks. |
first...w hat is he eating? that could be a HUGE help in fixing this
also, like Yorkiedaze said, he could be bored.. have you given him toys like a Kong where you put treats in it and he has to work to get it out... there are lots of toys like that that keep pups occupied. I also agree with the long walks.... if he is tired out... he won't be chewing.
soemthing else you can try as long as he hasn't broken his skin from licking and biting is Bitter Apple. pups HATE the way it taste... i'd probably water it down a bit before you put it on him but it will deter him from licking
Grooming.. the trick i use is TREATS TREATS TREATS... lol... at first Layla got a treat for ANYTHING i did when i groomed her... now she will probably get 3-4 throughout the entire grooming.
so.. let me know about the food and hopefully i can help you out
