My Yorkie is sweet and gentle and loves everyone and every dog he meets.
If a stranger comes into the house, he will lick their face, kiss them, cuddle up and take a nap on their lap.
BUT - let's talk about bath time. He really doesn't mind being bathed - He doesn't struggle much and will even drink tap water while I'm bathing him. It's when we're done and I try to towel dry him that he turns into a struggling little monster. He growls and trys to bite - a lot. He just hates being dried. So - I do this as quickly as possible. After this, I let him go and he runs playfully around the house like a crazy maniac - like most dogs do after a bath.
I was thinking that if I took my dog to your groomer - she'd say, "Oh no - not another one!!!"
My pup is almost 16 weeks old. He has had a bath every week since I got him, and I have given him at least two haircuts. He doesn't seem to mind these much either, but certainly won't hold still at all. He is a real wiggleworm.
As long as I keep him in a puppy cut, I won't need to take him to the groomer very often. But, I feel sorry for her the day she gets him. Unless, he starts settling down a little better. I have had several dogs that need grooming - big time!!! and have used my groomer for years. I trust her completely and like her very much as a person.
My rules for myself when I bath and groom my dog are --- be firm and be fast!!! It has to be done and we're going to do it......
I realize your little pup may be more aggressive than mine - but is it possible that he's at his worst at the groomers???? -- and not as bad the rest of the time?
If he is really exhibiting fear aggression - as everyone said, getting on top of it ASAP is important.
I have a fearful dog - one that has improved a lot since he was a pup. But he has never been an aggressive dog - just the opposite....very sweet and very shy.
Dogs are all different, aren't they?
Good luck!
Carol Jean |