I used to have a Shih Tzu that would fight tooth and nail about having his nails trimmed. He was a little doll about everything else but try to cut his nails and he turned into a mad dog. Two would hold him and one would try to cut but it was impossible.
Finally I took him to the groomer to see what she could do. I felt terrible because I had always done all his grooming. She took the dog to the grooming room. I had my daughter go watch from the door because I was so upset about having the little guy be scared. The lady put the groomer's noose around his neck and trimmed his nails without a single problem! He never even moved his head! The next time they did not even use the groomer's noose.
I would take him to a good groomer. Let them take him out back and see if he doesn't act totally different for them. Don't go back with him just let the professional (you can trust) do it.
There is also a product called Rescue Remedy for pets that is an all natural product that calms animals for stressful events. You can either put it by dropper into the mouth or put it in the water. |