 Grooming
We have had Smokie for about a year. He was around 8-9 months old when we got him. I've tried taking him to the groomer, and well known one, and she said she could barely do anything with him.
I decided I would try to groom him myself. Sometime before we got him, someone hurt him, I just know it. I can have the brush out and pick up the scissors and he's either gone, or if I hold him, he shakes til I can't stand it. He is literally scared to death of being groomed.
He loves his baths, and will let me use the pedipaws on his nails, and I have one of those brushes with the razors attached, but I am considering speaking to the vet about a sedative while he is actually groomed.
I just know someone abused him before he came to us, and I'd give anything to know who and what they did. You would think by now Smokie would have forgotten about it, but he hasn't. And I can't put him through all the terror he goes through over it. But I really want him groomed properly. There are some things I get done, the absolutes with my husbands help, but we have to put his harness on him and nearly hogtie him.
Any suggestions? He is as sweet as can be. Other than this he minds really well and he is as loving as can be. Thanks! Reva |