[yorkietalkjilly]

I would think an oil to melt the stuff would work well. If he's gets anxious and won't lick the PB, take a break and calm him down, wrap him up in a warm, tight towel or whatever works to soothe him and give him some time to decompress before going on. The stress will just keep building w/out a break. But without the possible stinging of the alcohol, pain of toe-hair pulling from that burning area and his fear of more strange things happening to him at the groomer's studio, you shouldn't have the same troubles, especially since you've worked with him at home grooming before and he's in a setting where he feels safe. Remember, a dog is just like a toddler mentally so treat him just as you would a toddler with the sap stuck on his widdle toes. Good luck!