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Originally Posted by kjc  When you snag a knot he’s going to go for you. Apologize to him profusely, like ‘OMG, I’m so sorry! Are you okay?’ He may not understand English, but he will pick up on your tone of voice.
Also when you snag a knot, brushing slowly, it won’t hurt as much, but also back the brush out of his coat. Pinch just the hair with your fingers and hold it as you work the knot out. This can be very time-consuming, but as he learns to trust you, he’ll become less sensitive. Also work from the ends of the hair towards the body. |
Katy was not keen on Grooming when I first brought her home. Little by Little....
With Katy (and my cockers before) as puppies, and I would recommend. Just brush a very small area. (I know, I know, the whole dogs are tiny) but to them.... I did one of Katy's legs, made a fuss, gave her a very small treat and stopped for a few minutes. Then did another leg. Stopped. A little more, little by little. With a fuss, a treat and stopping. With tangled knots.....I did not try to get them all out in one setting. I keep my groom box (a tupperware type container with brushes, combs and bands, small scissors) by my computer. When she comes and sits on my lap.....for now.....little by little. I brush out her full self now. But. I still only do toenail cutting one foot slowly at a time. BIG PRAISE when she is good. Treats. Stop. Give a rest. Now I do the two front, then a bit later, the two back.