I just went through this with Mina also about 4months. I started with a very soft boarhair brush and a dog treat cut into very tiny pieces. Put a piece of crunchy treat on your knee with puppy in your lap. Move the brush over your puppys back (not really brushing,just touching). I kept talking to her in a soft tone telling her what a good girl she is and replacing the tiny piece of treat when the other was gone. We did this for just a few minutes,after two secession with the treats we are now to actually brushing,no treats and she doesn't care. I usually take this time to massage her toes and pads as well to help her get used to having her feet handled. Later I will need to clip between her pads and trim her nails. I guess the next step is her getting used to me touching her gums and teeth so we can brush,not sure how well that is going to go. Good luck! |