I found a microfiber pet towel and Beth Bath & Beyond. It is pretty big and nice and thick and does a really good job of drying my Maddie. I still use the blow dryer in the winter months though. I did purchase a dryer with a stand and it has been a big help. I started off turning the dryer on and giving my Maddie treats to get her use to it. She doesn't mind it much now especially since she is almost dry from the towel anyway. To comb out her facial hair, I grab the hair under her chin firmly and tell her "face". Now she knows when I say "face" I am going to comb or brush her face or clean out eye gunkies. My groomer showed me how to hold the chin hair to keep their head still. At first I don't think I was firm enough and she would wretch her face away and I know it pulled her hair. I think the trick is to get a firm hold and "mean it" and now she doesn't even try to pull away. This hold has worked well to be able to appy the Petzlife gel to her teeth as well. |