I get alot of naughty/ or scared dogs referred to me. But i do wish more people started early with their puppies. The breeder should play a large part in getting their puppies very used to handling and brushing and toe nail clippings. And the sounds of clippers and blow dryers. I dont think alot of people put enough thought into what kind of work will go into a long haired breed.
And no puppy will be completly trained the first time it goes to a groomer but it could be very well started and at least used to clippers, dryers and baths.
And im not afraid of being bit, but the hardest puppies/dogs are the little tiny less than 5lb ones who are so tiny and squirmy and jumpy that its hard to groom without hurting them. |