[DBlain]

I think a lot of dogs are afraid of the blow dryer because in general most don't like to be cold, wet, and bathed, so they are already a bit scared by the time the dryer starts.

What I do is I use an adjustable stand for the dryer, I bought it for myself to use when I had hand surgery and 5 years later use it almost daily for myself and for grooming Lola. I place Lola on a towel in a laundry basket on the counter and then alternate between brushing, petting, and kissing her while it is running, this way she can't move much and I have both hands free to attend to her.