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Nancy1999 · 12-22-2006, 08:40 AM

I have found it's easier to brush or comb Joey if he is on the kitchen counter with a towel placed on it so he feels secure. I have a small hair dryer on a stand that is very quite and lay him in front of it wrapped in a towel. I dry his head and ears first and gradually open the towel to dry his hair and finish with brushing and combing. You need to talk to Chloe in a calm and soothing voice, reassure her everything's ok. She's probably cold and very scared after a bath.

Brush her everyday, start with just a few seconds, gradually increasing your time, and give her a small treat, like a cheerio, afterwards or between brushing attempts. Another thing I have found useful is a cat's brush instead of a dog brush since they are smaller and have rubber tips.

Nancy

Oh wow, only one person had posted when I typed this, sorry if I'm redundant!

12-22-2006, 08:40 AM	#8
Nancy1999 I ♥ Joey & Ralphie! Donating Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Arizona Posts: 25,396 Blog Entries: 2	I have found it's easier to brush or comb Joey if he is on the kitchen counter with a towel placed on it so he feels secure. I have a small hair dryer on a stand that is very quite and lay him in front of it wrapped in a towel. I dry his head and ears first and gradually open the towel to dry his hair and finish with brushing and combing. You need to talk to Chloe in a calm and soothing voice, reassure her everything's ok. She's probably cold and very scared after a bath. Brush her everyday, start with just a few seconds, gradually increasing your time, and give her a small treat, like a cheerio, afterwards or between brushing attempts. Another thing I have found useful is a cat's brush instead of a dog brush since they are smaller and have rubber tips. Nancy Oh wow, only one person had posted when I typed this, sorry if I'm redundant! Last edited by Nancy1999; 12-22-2006 at 08:43 AM.