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chloeandj · 03-14-2005, 05:28 PM

My dog is only 9 weeks old. She hates the comb! She bites at my fingers and the comb and growls and if I tug even a tiny bit she flips out. I have been to dog shows and seen how happy the little yorkies are to sit and be groomed. How in the world did the owners get their dogs so well behaved during the grooming? I have maltese so I am not new to getting them used to the grooming, I have just never had such a feisty little thing! I need some tips to start now on getting her to calm down about it. Also, has anyone ever put bitter apple on their fingers to get them to stop gnawing on your fingers? Did it work?
Thanks for any info...
Jodi

03-14-2005, 05:28 PM	#1
chloeandj Tinkerbell, My Little Flutterpup Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Beautiful California! Posts: 6,112	Okay I need some grooming help! My dog is only 9 weeks old. She hates the comb! She bites at my fingers and the comb and growls and if I tug even a tiny bit she flips out. I have been to dog shows and seen how happy the little yorkies are to sit and be groomed. How in the world did the owners get their dogs so well behaved during the grooming? I have maltese so I am not new to getting them used to the grooming, I have just never had such a feisty little thing! I need some tips to start now on getting her to calm down about it. Also, has anyone ever put bitter apple on their fingers to get them to stop gnawing on your fingers? Did it work? Thanks for any info... Jodi