[QUOTE=vainchick5]I went through something similar with Coco, but I realized she was freaking out because I would make such a big deal about it, i.e. giving treats, praising, or even talking. I was given great advice by Stacy (Sylvan). She said to just be the leader and be serious when brushing her, without making a big deal out of it. Don't praise, just brush and if she would squirm, I would place her on her back and say NO!, then place her infront of me again, and brush her. It only really took like 3 weeks of just brushing without making a big deal out of that she changed. Now, she just stands there, doesn't squirm cry, or wince. I don't know if she likes it, probably not since once I'm done and I say "OK YOU'RE DONE" she darts away
But she does stand still, even with a knot. Try to just be the dominant one and don't make a big deal. Worked great for me.[/QUOTET
That's exactly what my groomer told me to do. I couldn't handle Piccolo when I was brushing him - but he was great with the groomer. She told me to show him who the boss is and just keep brushing him. Now he sits still during the whole procedure, even putting his hair in a topknot !