[spiritwings1202]

Originally Posted by Maximo

Training your pup to hold still takes patience and perseverance. First, you must be in a relaxed and calm state of mind, otherwise your pup will react to your anxiousness or nervousness or frustration. Do your grooming in a calm environment with no distractions.

Do your grooming when your pup is drained of energy -- after a walk or play session. Try massaging your pup's shoulders and ears to put him in a relaxed mood. Use small treats and praise during the grooming process.

When using clippers, I have found that running a bathroom exhaust fan or a regular fan helps mask the noise of the clippers.

Work slowly introducing your pup to having the clippers near his head. Trim a little and praise, massage, treat. While being patient, don't give up. Be persistent.

While your pup is young, I would bring out the clippers at least once a week and at least pretend that you are trimming. That way he will grow accustomed to the grooming process. If he only sees them once a month, it might be like starting over each time.

If you haven't already, watch the grooming videos in the "sticky" post at the top of this section of the forum.

Hope some of these suggestions help. Good luck!

That is great advice!!!