Thank you, good ideas. It's hard going slow with things!! I put Max in the tub tonight. I just let him walk around, drink, sniff, and so forth while I stayed there and talked softly and encouragingly to him. Once i thought he was done checking it all out and we got about 1/2 wet & rinsed off his bum I got him out. Haven't attempted the blow dryer yet and will wait on that one until he's more acclimated to things. Mine is pretty loud.
I got a standard pin style brush and a grooming comb. I think I should have been brushing diligently for the last 3 weeks, but puppy cuteness delayed that. (bad mama). He probably has the very beginnings of mats down by the skin but I'm working on those and conquering.
I'm still a little unsure how to wash the face without getting water in his eyes and nose. But I guess practice for us both will take care of that. Geez, i didn't realize just how out of practice I am. I've become quite complacent taking our dogs to the groomers once a month. But the economy doesn't allow for that any longer. Std poodle still has to go cuz, well she's just too big for me.
What kinds of treat does everyone use? I'm scared to give anything but kibble. Our last yorkie passed from extreme pancreatitis. I like to give treats, but am nervous. Is it ok? |