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Originally Posted by MY OSCAR  Hi, well i think you are right about not wanting to do
the grooming things when he is afraid .
It will only make it worse.
Try taking it slowly one step at a time.
Like one day just get some tiny treats ,get the brush out
maybe sit on the floor with him.
Just hold the brush 5 or 6 inches in front of him
if he remains calm tell him good and give him a treat.
Keep practicing this . The next step would be to just touch his side with the flat side of the brush and do the same with the treats.
Don't attempt to brush him till he is comfortable with this.
I think after awhile he will learn that nothing horrifying is going
to happen to him.
I hope this helps . |
Good advice...
my boy is terrified of his old Harness. I decided to throw it out (donate) and get a brand new one, different style, different color. and start fresh. I kept him inside for a few days and just left the thing on the floor in his room. When he started to chew on it and play with it, I gave him treats, and started praising him every time I put it on.
He still runs when I bring the harness out now, but at least he accepts it, and knows he gets a treat as soon as it's done.
He hated the ones that go over the head. so I bought a step-in.