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Originally Posted by Katknight1  I'm new to YT so I'm not sure if it's ok to tag on to this, but I have a question on grooming... My little parti yorkie, Haley, will not let my cut her nails no matter what I do. I've had someone try to hold her, but she literally screams and thrashes like we are killing her. I helped her puppy mother bring Haley into this world and kept close tabs on her until I welcomed her into my home so I know there was no trauma that lead to this behavior. It seems like I have tried everything, but I'm hoping this community can give me some ideas. Help! |
I used to have a little Shih Tzu that did much the same when it came to nail clipping. It took 4 of us to hold him and one to do the cutting and I would still get bit from time to time.
He was the family baby and I didn't want to take him to a groomer for fear he would be scared. What a mistake that was! My daughter finally convinced me to take him just to have his nails cut. I was so nervous that I could not make myself go in the room to watch but my daughter did. He stood on the grooming table like a little man and let the lady cut his nails like he was a pro at it. I was so shocked I could not believe it. I was expecting to hear him screaming and fighting the woman. Maybe it was the fact he was in a different environment...I don't know but after that he had his nails done professionally!
