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Originally Posted by Ladymom  As soon as her hair is long enough to catch up in a tiny grooming band, start working with her so she will get used to it. Put her up on a grooming table (or washing machine with a folded towel on top) and get her used to having her head brushed and handled. Offer lots of little treats and praise as you go. Keep the sessions short at first and gradually extend the time as she learns to sit still.
After you put a little topknot in, give her a bully stick or long lasting chew to distract her. When she accepts the topknot, you can add a bow.
I always recommend bows on bands for puppies. They are lighter, stay in better, and aren't a choking hazard.
Make sure you use a tiny (1/4" or 5/16") lightweight grooming band. You should only have to double it. Band removal scissors are nice so you don't tug at her hair to take her topknot out. |
Excellent advice!
I'm "bow training" Lulu at the moment. She's now used to the grooming band being in but I do still have to distract her immediately after putting the grooming band in to keep her from picking at it. The two times she's had a bow in (one with grooming bands on back, the other on a barrette) she picked at it the entire time. We're still working on it & I refuse to give up!