My Toby won't let us brush his hair at all - YorkieTalk.com Forums

icemanjos · 11-15-2010, 05:34 PM

What to do in this situation? Any help is appreciated Thanks

motomomma317 · 11-15-2010, 05:53 PM

get his fav toy or chew and have someone hold that at his face to get his attention why you (in small doses) brush a small section. Use a softer brush at this stage and avoid pulling too much. If you allow him to be the boss at this stage you wont ever get it back.

icemanjos · 11-15-2010, 06:10 PM

Thanks i'm going to try that now

JeanieK · 11-15-2010, 06:11 PM

Some very vigorous play or a nice long walk before you brush. Let him get relaxed on your lap then try brushing slowly. Even if you only do it for a few minutes, and wok up to longer and loger periods of time.

Having someone to help distract him might also work. But I would try wearing him out first.

11-15-2010, 05:34 PM	#1
icemanjos YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: texas city, texas Posts: 8	My Toby won't let us brush his hair at all What to do in this situation? Any help is appreciated Thanks

11-15-2010, 05:53 PM	#2
motomomma317 YT Addict Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: ohio Posts: 319	get his fav toy or chew and have someone hold that at his face to get his attention why you (in small doses) brush a small section. Use a softer brush at this stage and avoid pulling too much. If you allow him to be the boss at this stage you wont ever get it back.

11-15-2010, 06:10 PM	#3
icemanjos YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: texas city, texas Posts: 8	Thanks i'm going to try that now

11-15-2010, 06:11 PM	#4
JeanieK Donating YT 12K Club Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Council Bluffs Iowa Posts: 12,552	Some very vigorous play or a nice long walk before you brush. Let him get relaxed on your lap then try brushing slowly. Even if you only do it for a few minutes, and wok up to longer and loger periods of time. Having someone to help distract him might also work. But I would try wearing him out first.