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Originally Posted by chattiesmom  Hi Shellie,
I have three pups that are almost 5 months old and are full of themselves. I groom them several times a day for just a few minutes each time. For the time being I pick up the "victim" and give some loving, then start brushing gently down the back with a Vellus face brush. Then I "accidentally" do a quick swipe down a leg and reward with a hug when the pup doesn't resist. Then with my hands I feel for nits and tangles and massage a drop of Biosilk Silk into the problem area and use a tiny face pin brush (Chris Christensen) to worry the nit. I always reward good behavior by stopping for a few seconds and just loving the pup then continue.
The three - Savory, Spicy, and Thyme are little hellions and hopefully one or more of them will be my next show prospect, so I need for them to learn to tolerate grooming without a fuss and ultimately enjoy grooming.
Good luck with Milo - just take it slow and easy and try to make grooming a stress free event for both of you. You have many years to "perfect" your technique so don't try to rush it.
ps. I ALWAYS end a grooming session when the pup is quiet and relaxed even if I haven't finished what I wanted to accomplish. My rule of thumb is to end grooming and any training event on a good note. |
Wow Cindy, THREE 5 month olds, wow wow wow (LOL)
They sound good enough to eat (LOL) I give you credit, I think I would be a basket case with that many little ones to care for.
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And how many other little ones do you have in addition to these 3 little balls of fluff??? You are certainly a busy lady!!!
Well all your suggestions are
Fantastic!!! I am not really familiar with the products you mention or where to get them : Vellus Face Brush, Biosilk Silk, tiny Face Pin Brush Chris Christensen. Where do you get these from? I'd like to get them. I agree, it's more important to end the session on a positive note than to get them upset. I have been trying to do that, and I am thinking it is working, but at this rate I may finish one leg by the time he's a year old (LOL).
I was able to cut through a couple of knots yesterday and semi brush them, but only for a minute. I have to give more treats as rewards. Our YY should be very helpful
Love,
Shellie