Start with a rubber band (thin tiny ones) or groomer's bands and put it in very loosely....he'll rub it off, but start putting them in every day (when you can supervise so he doesn't swallow it - though try to distract him when he tries to rub it out)...then after about a week, put it in a little tighter...always, always make a big deal about him getting "pretty" - with a treat and baby talk. Then the next week put it in tight enough to actually hold a topknot... leave it longer each time. Always make it a big deal/happy time. Never put it in so tight he's eyes are pulled tight...even the best accessory wearer will try to rub off one that is too tight and uncomfortable!
Eventually graduate to adding a light weight bow to the banded topknot. Don't put anything 'heavy' (thick bows, crown/metal-type accessories, etc) until he's willing to tolerate the lightest of accessories. If he likes walks tell him he has to have a "pretty" in first. Place your band and take him for a short little walk...always associate it with something positive for him.
With patience and consistency he'll be a topknot wearer before you know it.
That's my suggestion - for an older dog that hasn't wore topknots before.
I've always had mine as puppies so as soon as they have enough hair, in goes a topknot (daily) just bands though, bows are saved for when they go out 'on the town'
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