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sshaw · 09-04-2006, 08:38 PM

I put Darla down on the couch with her chin flat on the couch, it seems harder to escape this way...and do her hair. She didnt like much at first but she is now a perfect client and sits very still until I am done!! I tell her during the whole time what a good girl she is and how pretty she is!! When we are all done she gets a treat and she dances around likes she knows she is beautiful now!! Dont try anything to fancy at first, but do it daily until she gets used to the routine. She will probably try to get it out and might just do it but eventually she will get used to her bows and elastics and wont even bother with them. You might need someone to hold her and pet her while you do it but if the head is flat it makes her pretty imobile. If anyone else has a better suggestion I really want to know...its tough at first though!!

Dawn

Totally agree with Dawn, but in the beginning it is patience, patience, patience! Maybe some shouting too, at least with Dennis this was necessary, it stunned him long enough for me to get the band on then try again for the bow. He was a horror though now he loves being beautiful! I noticed with him that the longer his hair grew, he began to understand why it was being put up. He was also horrible in the beginning to dress, though now if he finds a shirt he insists I put it on him!

So it is a struggle with some in the beginning, but it does get easier and some come to just love it! A lot of praise, treats, and persistence. Also a routine of brushing them every day is a very good start!

09-04-2006, 08:38 PM	#4
sshaw YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: vestal Posts: 1,289	I put Darla down on the couch with her chin flat on the couch, it seems harder to escape this way...and do her hair. She didnt like much at first but she is now a perfect client and sits very still until I am done!! I tell her during the whole time what a good girl she is and how pretty she is!! When we are all done she gets a treat and she dances around likes she knows she is beautiful now!! Dont try anything to fancy at first, but do it daily until she gets used to the routine. She will probably try to get it out and might just do it but eventually she will get used to her bows and elastics and wont even bother with them. You might need someone to hold her and pet her while you do it but if the head is flat it makes her pretty imobile. If anyone else has a better suggestion I really want to know...its tough at first though!! Dawn Totally agree with Dawn, but in the beginning it is patience, patience, patience! Maybe some shouting too, at least with Dennis this was necessary, it stunned him long enough for me to get the band on then try again for the bow. He was a horror though now he loves being beautiful! I noticed with him that the longer his hair grew, he began to understand why it was being put up. He was also horrible in the beginning to dress, though now if he finds a shirt he insists I put it on him! So it is a struggle with some in the beginning, but it does get easier and some come to just love it! A lot of praise, treats, and persistence. Also a routine of brushing them every day is a very good start!