Seems mine were trained to be groomed on the kitchen table. I always keep one hand on them or I grab a fist full of hair if I have to look away for any reason. If I have to get up to get something, the dog goes with me, or we take a break and I put him/her on the floor.
Once I did Peek A Boo on a stool, the seat turns around so I thought it would be easier.. He was so comfy he fell asleep, went to roll over... then he fell off the stool! I thought he was awake at the time. So now I always have a hand, literally, on their little body.
I was doing Finny on my ironing board, and she went off the other side of it. I had a handful of hair though and gently lowered her to the floor as she was trying to bite me for pulling her hair. We made up right away... she's not used to any rough treatment and was just trying to protect herself. I felt so bad, but glad that we avoided any broken bones!
I don't trim nose hair, I let it grow out. I only trim their ears, allover length, feet and butts, and I shave their tummies.
Just be careful, and expect the unexpected! |