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Originally Posted by missPenny Hi -
Connie, I love your site! I've never put bows in Penny's hair before; I always thought it was ridiculous. It seems the longer we have her, the more I want to try clothing and bows! 
Anyway, what is recommended to start out with? I saw a note about barettes, too. Her hair in the front isn't very long because I've always tried to keep it out of her eyes.
Here is a pic. Thanks to all for any suggestions! |
Hi there!
Since Penny isn't used to wearing bows, I don't recommend the bows with barrettes just yet. Simply because the barrette makes the bow heavier which can be very bothersome to a dog who's not used to having something in their head. Is Penny used to having her hair up in bands? If not, you might just pull it back in grooming bands for her to get used to that first.
Then once she seems okay with that, I'd try putting a lightweight 3/8" or 5/8" bow on her (depending on how big she is). I would go with the most lightweight bow you can find first. The idea at first is for her to forget that it's up there. If it's too heavy or bothersome all she'll do with her time is work to get the bow off.
This of course depends on the dog. Some dogs know they have something special on their heads and love it and the attention they get. Other dogs, like my Candy, hate the bows at first and will do anything to get them out. I had to band Candy's hair in 2 places and but her bow inbetween the 2 bands in order for her not to get the bow out. LOL
Hope that helps. Maybe someone else has other suggestions.
Connie
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