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Originally Posted by Maximo  Scented shampoos formulated for dogs are fine, but your dog may have a preference for a particular scent. My dogs could not tolerate the smell of Chris Christensen's Day to Day products.
How old is Teppi? You might have to work with her, train her to accept grooming. Go slowly, and be patient, calm, confident, and reassuring. Talk to her, tell her what you are going to do, praise her when she is calm, and offer treats when she behaves correctly.
Work on grooming when she worn out after a play session or a walk. Don't attempt it when she is full of energy. Make grooming a relaxing and pleasant experience. I incorporate a lot of massage into the bathing and combing process.
Careful with water and shampoo near eyes and ears. Be sure to rinse very well to make sure nothing is in the eyes.
Hope some of this helps. |
Thank you for all your advice. I haven't tried to wash her face with any kind of products yet. I have just used a warm cloth to try to get her use to it or to get the eye stuff off. Trying to get the bath shampoo out of her beard took more time than she was willing to give. So I'm going to get something else to use on her face. The advice about grooming her after she's worn out for whatever reason works GREAT!!! I'm taking it slow & easy & following all your instructions. For now I do it @ the end of the day when we get ready for bed, after she has found a spot on the bed to curl up & go to sleep. She's not fighting me or trying to get away much @ all now. It's becoming alot more pleasant for both of us. I forgot, my Mom brought home this waterless bath spray just now that she got @ Wal-Mart. It's made by Minute Groom. You just spray, rub, wipe with no suds. It says that it cleanses, deodorizes, moisturizes with Aloe & Jojoba. Teppi goes to the groomer today for the 1st time so I'll try this new spray later when she needs a little clean up. It also says you can use it for a bath & has really simple instructions. If it works it'll be good for a quick bath when you need it & short on time.
Thanks, Teppi & Pam