I have the same problem. Piper acts like I am killing him when it comes to cuts, or top knots. Our groomer can do the knot. I have no idea how she does it, but she said Piper acts like he is getting a paw cut off. I try, but I have to hold him so tight, I feel like I am going to break him! He crie
s about the combing nightly. But, we still do it and I try not to let him get away with too much misbehavior.