I have taken Scooter to the groomer countless times now and he always does great. The whole blow dryer issue at home that you are experiencing, Scooter also has problems with that. My blowdryer has multiple settings so the temperature isn't the issue, I think the sound gets to him.
Quick solution, use hot towels. I put a couple dry bath towels in my dryer just before I take him to the bath tub for his scrub down. Once we finish the bath, I wrap him in a room temperature towel to get a little water off while I carry him to my dryer. I grab a warm towel out of the dryer and promptly swap it with the one from the bathroom. He is so much calmer because there are no crazy sounds/loud noises. With the warm towel, he will let me cradle him and give him a rub down. I think the warmth is soothing. If the towel gets to be room temperature and you think your baby needs another one, go grab another hot one from the dryer.
The only downside is the amount of laundry created. If you don't mind it, your baby may be much happier. Try it, see what you think. |