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Originally Posted by connie777  Your dogs look great for a first try at grooming. Your very courageous 
What I need to know...because I am about to bring home an 8 week old puppy on Saturday..is how do you get your dogs to sit still and accept the brushing, nail clipping etc?
My previous dog, Bentley, was a very sweet little guy.....but needed to be given medication in order to slow him down to work on his coat. When it came to nail trimming I had to take him to a pro because he would never allow me to get near his nails with a clipper in my hands. |
Hi Connie, I think you just have to start them young. When your dog is sleepy and he's lying on your lap just start touching them all over. You look in their ears, play with their feet, separate their toes, press on their nails, look at their teeth, etc. You want to get the puppy used to you touching them all over in a non-threatening way. It will help for grooming and for vet visits. It's easier when they are tired. Then you can try brushing them with a very soft brush. Everything is slow and in stages. If you frighten your pup with nail clippers or a brush at this time, it takes more time to get them unafraid of it. Go slow. Also you can use treats. Show them the brush and give a treat. If they sit there and let you brush them, give a treat. Also my dogs did have professional groomers in the beginning which I think helps them to get used to the blow dryer and clippers and nail clipping. Hope this helps and Congrats on your new baby!!